Publisher: Aladdin

Looking Up by Stephan Pastis || Heartwarming MG About Loss and Loneliness

Looking Up by Stephan Pastis || Heartwarming MG About Loss and Loneliness

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Contemporary     Friendship Bonds     Loss/Grief     Perfect for readers who want: I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I am a sucker for middle grade books featuring quirky characters, especially female characters. As someone who was previously a […]

Charlie Hernández Series (#1 – 3) by Ryan Calejo || Indiana Jones Meets Hispanic Folklore

Charlie Hernández Series (#1 – 3) by Ryan Calejo || Indiana Jones Meets Hispanic Folklore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Folklore     Diversity     Hispanic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books similar to the Rick Riordan Presents series. Hispanic culture and mythology. Nonstop action and adventure, Indiana Jones style. Smart as a […]

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Magical Realism     Coming of Age     Diversity     Black     Hispanic     Disability Rep     Chronic Illness     Ménière’s Disease     Perfect for readers who want: Magical trains A diverse trio of protagonists learning to be friends […]

Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon || Rick Riordan Meets Korean Spy Kids

Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon || Rick Riordan Meets Korean Spy Kids

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 […]

Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

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 […]

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 […]

The Memory Thief by Jodi Lynn Anderson || A Tribute to the Power of Stories

The Memory Thief by Jodi Lynn Anderson || A Tribute to the Power of Stories

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 […]

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

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 […]

Blog Tour: The Future King by James Riley || The Making of a Legend

Blog Tour: The Future King by James Riley || The Making of a Legend

Middle Grade     Action     Adventure     Diversity     Many thanks to RockStar Book Tour and Aladdin for a finished copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I am thrilled to be hosting today’s spot on the THE FUTURE KING by James Riley blog tour, hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. This series […]

Series Review: The Revenge of Magic by James Riley || Magic and Dragons and Kids Kicking Butt

Series Review: The Revenge of Magic by James Riley || Magic and Dragons and Kids Kicking Butt

I come today with not one, but TWO action-packed mid-grade reads … actually, the start of a series. Because we’ll never get old of reading great series, right? If there’s one thing we’re good at, as bookish people, it’s waiting patiently for the next book, right? Hm? That sound? Oh, it’s just my soul screaming […]