Category Archives: Middle Grade

Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Katy K.

Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi is a fun twist on the classic magic school story, perfect for fans of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Continue reading →

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Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Katy K.

Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua is a great book for fans of over-the-top humor, with a healthy dose of personal growth and Filipino-American culture. Continue reading →

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Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Katy K.

It’s the perfect time of year to curl up with a mug of hot mulled cider to read Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson, a creepy-cozy story of supernatural happenings around Samhain. Continue reading →

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Terrifying Monsters: Let the Monster Out and Secret of the Shadow Beasts

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are two books for the fall season, where two group of kids must fight very different monsters in very different ways. Continue reading →

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Nominate Me for the Cybils – 2022 Edition

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 23 great middle grade books that haven’t yet been nominated for this year’s Cybils awards. Continue reading →

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Mysterious Travelers: Prince of Nowhere and the Lock-Eater

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are two 2022 middle grade fantasy books, both with characters named Traveler and automata, as well as other cool things like dragons, griffins, and time travel. Continue reading →

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Alliana, Girl of Dragons by Julie Abe

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Katy K.

I was eagerly awaiting this origin story of Eva’s mother’s best friend, Queen Alliana – especially since it includes dragons. Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the River by Alda P. Dobbs

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Katy K.

This freshly imagined story of an immigrant girl, taking off from the author’s grandmother’s story, is filled with determination, hard-won joy, as well as hope and humor. Continue reading →

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Magical Schools: Wildseed Witch and Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are two exciting new magical school books, both with kids at all-Black schools, one drawing on Louisiana’s Black history and one set in a futuristic Nigeria. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a sparkling and delicious new story of a 12-year-old learning magic, baking and other secrets in her inner city neighborhood magic academy. Continue reading →

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