Genre: Adventure

City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     Gangs     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Dragons! Especially fierce ones who battle. Plus, a wide variety of them! High-stakes […]

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Hmong     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque fantasy but with diverse characters! Hmong-based mythology and creatures. Fast-paced, highly addictive fantasy. A Spirit Realm that’s both interesting and intense. Creatures that […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Anthology     Humor     Mythology     Diversity     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     Friendship Bonds     Squad Vibes     Animal Sidekick     Grief/Loss     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Enemies-to-friends with definite squad vibes. A coming-of-age story filled with grief, loss, and growth. A […]

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Folklore     Mythology     Diversity     Latino     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Mexican mythology and folklore brought to life. Fast-paced adventure that sweeps you along for the ride. An overarching mystery that’ll keep you guessing. […]

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Coming of Age     Diversity     Indian     Mentions of suicide     Death     Kidnapping     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced portal fantasy adventure. […]

The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody || Found Family Amidst Magical Adventure

The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody || Found Family Amidst Magical Adventure

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 […]

Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

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 […]

Adventures on Trains by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman Series Review || Fun Train-Filled Mystery Series

Adventures on Trains by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman Series Review || Fun Train-Filled Mystery Series

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 […]

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

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 […]