Tahereh Mafi’s “Furthermore” is unlike any book I’ve ever read. This makes every turn of the page exciting and unexpected.
Browsing: Middle grade review
If you or your child is a fan of “Princess Academy,” by Shannon Hale, then “The Scourge,” by Jennifer A. Neilsen, should be added to your to-be-read list.
Bravery comes in all forms. That’s what Wren Baker learns in Cecilia Galante’s excellently written middle-grade novel “The World From Up Here.”
Jenn Bishop’s middle-grade novel “The Distance to Home” is a heartfelt look at loss and the different paths people take because of it.
Karen Cushman is the author of eight historical fiction books. Her latest novel, “Grayling’s Song,” marks her entry into fantasy.
If you’re looking for a fast, amusing summer read, Taryn Sounders’ middle-grade novel, “How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer,” is a good choice.
Melanie Conklin balances humor with raw emotion in “Counting Thyme,” a powerful middle-grade novel with a smart and loving heroine at its center.
Claire Legrand’s “Some Kind of Happiness” is an exquisite novel of growth, friendship and the power of love. The book is well-worth a read.
“The Firefly Code” author Megan Frazer Blakemore has a talent for capturing key moments in young people’s lives with sophistication and clarity.
“The Lost Twin” is the first book in the Scarlet and Ivy series by Sophie Cleverly, which was first published in the U.K. It’s a fun read for middle readers.