Category Archives: Middle Grade

3 Spine-Tinglers: The Plentiful Darkness, Long Lost, and Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Katy K.

Halloween may be over, but I’m still reading books to make you want to keep the light on at night. Continue reading →

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That Thing about Bollywood by Supriya Kelkar

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Katy K.

A girl who’s always loved Bollywood but keeps her feelings locked up suddenly unable to stop singing and dancing about them – and everyone else thinks it’s normal. Continue reading →

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The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Katy K.

An impossible task, banished magicians, the meaning of family, and deepest betrayals blend in The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim. Continue reading →

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Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a beautiful ghostly tale of self-discovery from this year’s Cybils reading. Continue reading →

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The School Between Winter and Fairyland by Heather Fawcett

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a newly-released book from Canadian fantasy author Heather Fawcett. Continue reading →

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The Wild Huntsboys by Martin Stewart

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Katy K.

The deprivations of wartime London mix with the modern era and dark fairies.   Continue reading →

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Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a fast-paced time travel adventure, with two modern-day kids at a school with more secrets than they know about accidentally bringing the notorious pirate Blackbeard into the present day. Continue reading →

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Blog Tour! THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Katy K.

I am so honored to be part of the blog tour for Anne Ursu’s latest book! Read all about it! Continue reading →

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Interview with Joy Jones

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Katy K.

I have a treat for you today, my friends – an interview with author Joy Jones, in honor of the paperback release of her book, Jayla Jumps In. Continue reading →

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10 Fantasy Books under 250 Pages

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a book list for kids who want fantasy, but aren’t up for a tome. Continue reading →

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