Format: eARC

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Posted July 14, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of emotion and feels Coming-of-age about acceptance and finding your place Friendship bonds Neurodiverse characters Super cute sibling vibes Slice-of-life contemporary story Many thanks to Margaret Ferguson Books and Rockstar […]

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Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Posted July 12, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, eARC, five stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Mystery     Action     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action adventure Character modeled after Sherlock Holmes, but for a middle grade audience Funny scenes with larger-than-life characters A crime-solving duo that will absolutely […]

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A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

Posted July 11, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, eARC, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, neurodivergent / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Friendship Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Realistic fiction about friendship and family A protagonist with ADHD learning coping mechanisms Heartwarming discussions about what it really means to be a friend […]

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Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Posted July 1, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, four stars, graphic novel, three stars, young adult / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Reluctant readers who enjoy graphic novels and less text Struggling readers who might be ready for more mature content Dark fantasy world filled […]

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Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Posted June 22, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, eARC, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, myth / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Mystery     Mythology     Diversity     Guatemalan     Mayan     Perfect for readers who want: Easy chapter book, perfect for reluctant or struggling readers Simple, easy-to-follow plot with an interesting mystery Lots of focus on Mayan culture (Though . . . […]

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Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry || All the Nostalgia of a ’90s Horror Film With None of the Gore

Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry || All the Nostalgia of a ’90s Horror Film With None of the Gore

Posted May 23, 2022 in blog tour, book review, eARC, mystery, thriller, young adult / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Mystery     Thriller     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Locked room mystery type thriller Murder hotel tropes Teen sarcasm and banter Nostalgic ’90s horror vibe Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books and TBR and Beyond Tours for an eARC in exchange for an honest, […]

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Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Posted April 16, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 2 Comments

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 […]

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The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

Posted April 15, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, eARC, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, three stars / 0 Comments

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. […]

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The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

Posted April 12, 2022 in book review, diversity, eARC, four stars, historical, kidlit, mid-grade, time travel / 1 Comment

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 […]

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