Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Mystery Music Animal Protagonist Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about following your passion Middle grade book about music and music history Animal point of view Very engaging narration style Low-key music-themed mystery Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Mythology Adventure Heist Diversity Korean Family Bonds Character Death Perfect for readers who want: Diverse adventures with lots of danger and action Books like Percy Jackson Action adventure meets heist plot meets […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Inspirational Religion Found Family LGBTQ+ Character Death Child Abuse Perfect for readers who want: Plot and world heavily focused on music Magic with a musical theme and cast by singing Christian-based religious themes and […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Science Fiction Sibling Bonds Orphans Foster Care Child Abuse Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about finding one’s self. Very cute sibling bonds, willing to risk anything for each other. Cute adventure to find one’s […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Magical Realism Grief/Loss I can’t wait to get my hands on this book, which was just released yesterday. First, can we take a moment to appreciate that cover? *chef’s kiss* It’s absolutely gorgeous. I have to say that Ever After sounds like […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Diversity Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Lots of action, adventure, and danger to be overcome A diverse cast of characters from very different backgrounds Indiana Jones meets Rick Riordan books Aztec mythology A super […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Mystery Grief/Loss Sibling Bonds Family Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade that deals with grief, loss, and healing. A contemporary story about family bonding and coming together. A peaceful, small town setting harboring a low-key mystery. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Portal Fantasy Diversity Chinese Dragons Squad Vibes Death Slavery Perfect for readers who want: Hi-lo books (content well-suited for more mature readers with easy text for struggling readers) DRAGONS! (And honestly, who […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Historical Time Travel Diversity Jewish Muslim Family Bonds Perfect for readers who want: To experience other cultures and religions, like Islam and Judaism. A close-knit family who works together and stands up for each […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Fairy Tale Retelling Squad Vibes Prejudice Perfect for readers who want: Twisted fairy tales with a unique, new take on classics Lots of humor and sarcasm Coming of age and growth arcs Unexpected twists on old tropes that’ll […]