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Category Archives: Print
Blog Tour! HOMEBOUND by John David Anderson
If you love thrilling space adventures and galactic war combined with found and real family and reflections on the meaning of life, read on! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews, Sci-Fi
Tagged aliens, environment, John David Anderson, Middle Grade, pirates, space travel, youth science fiction
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How to Be Brave by Daisy May Johnson
Here’s a smart, modern British boarding school story, packed with humor, friendships, footnotes, bravery and British baked goods. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged adventure, boarding school, Mystery, school fiction, youth fiction
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Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald
I have finally gotten around to reading my daughter’s absolute favorite mystery book. Continue reading
Castle of Tangled Magic by Sophie Anderson
What happens when a girl, a fox spirit, and a cranky witch team up to save a magical castle? Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged castles, cats, foxes, Russian folklore, youth fantasy
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Fenris and Mott by Greg van Eekhout
Who doesn’t want to read a fast-paced middle grade fantasy combining Norse mythology with magical puppy mayhem? Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged California, dogs, environment, Norse mythology, youth fantasy
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Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese
The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged birds, contemporary fantasy, kids on bikes, LGBTQ, youth fantasy
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#MGReadathon Finish Line
Here’s my wrap-up, with reviews of It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit and Valentina Salazar is NOT a Monster Hunter. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Challenges, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged #MGReadathon, ADHD, African-American, homeschooling, Latino/a, Latinx, New York, Ohio, post-apocalyptic, youth fantasy
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The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Here’s a fantastic new magical school story from best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged African-American, Dhonielle Clayton, magical schools, youth fantasy
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Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
Claribel Ortega’s newest middle grade fantasy, Witchlings, is an appealing mix of friendship, danger, and magic set in a contemporary fantasy world filled with whimsical details. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged contemporary fantasy, friends, Latino/a, Latinx, witches, youth fantasy
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Chaos on Catnet by Naomi Kritzer
Queer teens, a friendly AI, and a grandmother with suspicious skills save the day in this fantastic near-future teen thriller. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Print, Sci-Fi, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged artificial intelligence, LGBTQ, Minneapolis, Naomi Kritzer, teen science fiction, teen thriller
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