Content Tags: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Animals Dogs Friendship Perfect for readers who: Are picky (or reluctant) readers Like dogs Like funny books Want books where animals can talk I would recommend this book to ages 7-10 Many thanks to Macmillan for a copy in […]
If you’re someone who has a child—or who works with children … or occasionally kidnaps someone else’s child—no doubt you’ve felt the bitter frustration of attempting to get a non-reader to read. Listen, I’ve done a lot of harrowing things in my life. Well … some. I’ve done some harrowing things in my life. Nothing […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Reluctant Protagonist Unwilling Hero Orphan Leading Trio Off-Screen Death Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque bonding with creatures and variety of animals A leading trio that’s sure to steal your heart Fast-paced adventure […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Mystery Action Friendship Bonds Found Family Diversity Neurodivergent Spies Off-Screen Death Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure. Diverse kids who are good at different things. Multilayered mystery […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Paranormal Coming of Age Friendship Bonds Witches Ghosts Child Neglect Death Perfect for readers who want: Bad witches fighting against good magic. All sorts of interesting supernatural/paranormal beings. Ghosts with unique personalities […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Fairy Tale Squad Vibes Family Bonds Adoption Bullying Death (Off-Screen) Violence Perfect for readers who want: Books about books. Fairy tales with an unexpected twist. Fast-paced adventure. A fun […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Coming of Age Korean Family Bonds Sibling Bonds STEM Dementia Neurodiverse Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists passionate about STEM, particularly paleontology. Books about dinosaurs. Super cute sibling bonds. Families coming together […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Paranormal Mystery Disability Rep Anxiety Family Bonds Friendship Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Ghost-hunting docuseries in book form. Lots of ghost hunting and speculating about ghosts. All sorts of paranormal and creepy goodness. […]
I’m going to preface this by saying that trains really aren’t my thing. I’ve tried. I really have. I’ve even been to a train museum, and while the miniature village and train set was exciting, it didn’t do a thing for me other than that. So am I the target audience for this book, age […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Humor Mystery Friendship Bonds Animal Death Perfect for readers who want: A laugh-out-loud humor book. A hilarious take on the quest for a dog. Fun mystery involving ghost animals. A ludicrous story line that’s over-the-top silly. Quirky ghost animals. I reeeeally […]