I am always trying to work through my spectacular shelves of books and when I catch a reading mood I try to ride it for as long as possible. When Leslie @ Books Are the New Black mentioned that she was dedicating May to reading Middle Grade Books because there are two readathons, I knew this... Continue Reading →
This middle grade graphic novels features the author's own memories and experiences dealing with the physical manifestation of anxiety. The accessible message paired with the bravery and kindness of the characters makes this an ideal read for the stressors of today's world. SYNOPSIS A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling,... Continue Reading →
A middle grade graphic novel that speaks to the power of communication in families. I couldn't love Moth Hush more if she used her magic to make a million copies of herself. SYNOPSIS A School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2019! Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Roller Girl in this hilarious, one-of-a-kind graphic novel... Continue Reading →
This middle grade book is the kind of thrillingly creepy tale that will bring a shiver to your spine even as the last heat of the summer sun continues to burn your skin. The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But... Continue Reading →
"My darling...you won't last long in this world if you don't know how to spot a witch when you see one." This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves... Continue Reading →
This summer has been a bit....hectic. What with the move and all, I find myself short on the type of energy needed to properly read a variety of more "serious" books. I turn, as I frequently do, to middle grade books for solace. Middle grade books can be tricky but when done well they are... Continue Reading →
I have been enjoying Rick Riordan's books since I first read The Lightning Thief almost 15 years ago. Through the years I have followed the adventures of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover and then became equally swept up by the Heroes of Olympus Series. I grew to adore Jason, Piper, and Leo! For months, I highly anticipated the... Continue Reading →
You know when you are searching for an apartment and you see certain words and instantly understand that they have a different meaning? Like, "garden apartment" means basement. Or, "charming" means old with low water pressure. Books are the same. We know "poignant," "tender," and "heartbreaking" all mean sad. But do kids know that? Do... Continue Reading →
Only a middle grade book can successfully disguise itself as a spy thriller wrapped in fantasy and still educate its reader about the value of perspective and the importance of cultural awareness. The hilarious (or tragic!) story of The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin pays homage to the famous travel writers... Continue Reading →
I'll admit, I didn't know how Pakistan became a country until I saw the latest season of Dr. Who. When Yasmin went into the past to learn a family secret I was, truthfully, a little stunned that I had lived this long unaware of the partitioning of India. How strange it is then that I... Continue Reading →
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