“AMOS DARAGON #1: THE MASK WEARER,” by Bryan Perro, translated by Y. Maudet, Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Feb. 8,…
Browsing: Middle Grade
The most important year of author Derek Taylor Kent’s life was when he was 11 years old.
“I had an amazing teacher named Ms. Russell who was incredibly encouraging and gave us tons of freedom to work on our own projects outside of class for extra credit,” the “Scary School” author told me in an email interview. “My friends and I basically formed our own comedy troop and would write and perform skits just about every single day (we got a lot of extra credit).”
Helen Stringer has always wanted to tell stories but not necessarily write. As a child growing up in Liverpool, England,…
“WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING LARVAE: A Guide for Insect Parents (And Curious Kids),” by Bridget Heos and Stephane…
“ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET,” by Joanne Rocklin, Amulet Books, April 1, 2011, $16.95 (ages 9-12)…
“SPARROW ROAD,” by Sheila O’Connor, Putnam Juvenile, May 12, 2011, $16.99 (ages 9-12) Twelve-year-old Raine O’Rourke loves her life just…
“NRDC THE SECRET WORLD OF WHALES,” by Charles Siebert, Chronicle Books, April 20, 2011, $16.99 (ages 9-12) Whales have interested…
“KAT, INCORRIGIBLE,” by Stephanie Burgis, Atheneum, April 5, 2011, $16.99 (ages 9-12) I was twelve years of age when I…
“THE LAST MARTIN,” by Jonathan Friesen, Zonderkidz, March 29, 2011, $14.99 (ages 9-12) “What’s in a name? That which we…
“BETWEEN TWO ENDS,” by David Ward, Amulet Books, May 1, 2011, $16.95 (ages 9-12) There are countless adventures inside the…