Content Tags: Middle Grade Historical Graphic Novel Sibling Bonds Holocaust World War II Graphic Violence Death Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction series turned graphic novel. A story based on real events synthesized down for kids. Characters working […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Urban Fantasy Contemporary Diversity Dragons Perfect for readers who want: Books about dragons! Other worlds and magical creatures. Diverse characters and a little diverse history mixed in. Heartfelt subplot about finding your place. Strong family and friendship themes. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Graphic Novel Humor Squad Vibes Adventure Perfect for readers who want: A mix of graphic novel and short paragraphs. Plenty of humor mixed in with adventure. A female protagonist learning to be a knight. Children fighting the status […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Science Fiction Mystery STEM Friendship Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists interested in STEM. A focus on the environment and life sciences. Low-key horror that’s just spooky enough to get your heart racing. Delightfully nerdy characters who are into the […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Coming of Age Family Bonds Friendship Bonds Grief Death Perfect for readers who want: To have their feelings shattered and built back up repeatedly, until they melt into a puddle of goo Adorable characters that have […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure African-American/Black #OwnVoices Family Bonds Friendship Bonds Diversity Racism Bullying Perfect for readers who want: Harry Potter type magic school and training. Men in Black style bureau, secrecy, and adventure. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Humor Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced, action-filled adventure. A mystery that includes riddles and problems to solve. Lots of little facts and nuggets of knowledge. Some basic intro to Spanish that’s important to the plot. A fun story that seamlessly incorporates learning. Many […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Sibling Bonds Found Family Disability Rep Down Syndrome Rep Perfect for readers who want: Fun, whimsical worlds filled with magic begging to be explored. Stories with a fairy-tale feeling with myth and lore. Strong sibling […]
Perfect for readers who want: Super cute illustrations that give examples of how to picture things! Fool-proof memory techniques to improve your remembering abilities. Tips and tricks for all different brain types. Fun practice sections to put what you’ve learned to action. A really funny voice that makes learning enjoyable. Many thanks to Odd Dot […]
I’ve had so many people recommend this series to me that I’m a tad bit ashamed that it’s actually taken me this long to get to it. I’ve read Victoria Schwab’s adult work (under V.E. Schwab) and absolutely loved that, and I enjoyed her YA, so when I realized she had a middle grade series? […]