Category Archives: Middle Grade

The Door to the Lost by Jaleigh Johnson

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Katy K.

I first picked up this book because Charlotte had read and liked it, and also because I enjoyed one of the author’s previous books, Mark of the Dragonfly. The Door to the Lost by Jaleigh Johnson Long ago, a world … Continue reading →

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City of Islands by Kali Wallace

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Katy K.

City of Islands by Kali Wallace. Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins 2018. 12-year-old orphan Mara works hard as a diver for the Lady of the Tides, taking a small boat out with her teen partner Izzy to look for magical relics.  The Caribbean-like … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Cybils Books

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Katy K.

We’re halfway through the public nominating phase of the Cybils awards.  It makes me very nervous, as the first rush of nominations has slowed down, but there are still so many good books that haven’t yet been nominated.  Just looking … Continue reading →

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Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Katy K.

I originally found out about this book on the PW Kidscast, though it’s since been nominated for a Cybils award in my category. Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, with illustrations by Nicholas Gannon. Feiwel and Friends, 2018. I … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Classic: The Girl with the Silver Eyes

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Katy K.

The Girl with the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts. Scholastic, 1980. This book appeared in several of the wonderful themed lists put out by Stephanie at Views from the Tesseract, a personal favorite from her own childhood.  I’d never … Continue reading →

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The Penderwicks at Last

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Katy K.

Now is the time of year when I look at the seven pages of notes on books waiting to be reviewed, and think ahead to next week (*gulp*) when approximately 150 more will be added to my TBR.  How much … Continue reading →

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Aru Shah and Kiranmala

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Katy K.

I’m always on the lookout for more books for Percy Jackson fans, especially from non-Western European cultures.  Happily, Rick Riordan has started his own imprint to do just this thing – but Scholastic also recently published a book with a … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck Kids: Nevermoor: the Trials of Morrigan Crow and Book of Boy

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Katy K.

Here are two stories of children in very different worlds, but both considered to be bad luck. The first was all over the blogs I read in the middle of Cybils season last year.  It’s just as delightful a few … Continue reading →

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May + June Challenge Update

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Katy K.

#SummerSoLit Bingo Challenge: My friend Akilah at the Englishist is co-hosting a summer reading challenge going from the Summer Solstice through the Fall Equinox.  I must admit that real life is being tough right now and I haven’t been out … Continue reading →

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3 Great Graphic Novels for Kids

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Katy K.

This weekend is the A2CAF, the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival, which I used to love helping out with back when it was still Kids Read Comics.  Naturally, I’m at work at my regular library rather than there right now, … Continue reading →

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