Category: CHALLENGES

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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this April? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel April 2023: Nothing Rhymes with Orange features the book THE SHIP OF SHADOWS by Maria Kuzniar.

Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it’s sailed right out of a legend.

And it wants her.

But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja’s strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates – and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .

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#amreading colorfully

Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this April? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel April 2023: Nothing Rhymes with Orange features the book MYSTERY ON MAGNOLIA CIRCLE by Kate Klise.

Summer vacation for ten-year-old Ivy Crowden begins with broken bones. There’s nothing much to do… until Ivy witnesses something mysterious from her living room window. Suddenly, summer is saved as she launches into a full investigation with the help of her neighbor and a furry friend.

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#amreading colorfully

Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this April? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel April 2023: Nothing Rhymes with Orange features the book THE BRIDGE HOME by Padma Venkatraman.

Two sisters run away from the drunken father who makes things hard for them and their mother. Viji thought she would be a much better protector for her younger sister, but life on the street is harder than she thought. The girls are helped by two brothers who have been scavenging for longer, together under the bridge they call home.

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#amreading colorfully

Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this April? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel April 2023: Nothing Rhymes with Orange features the book STARGAZING by Jen Wang.

When Moon moves next door, Christine isn’t sure what to make of her unusual new neighbor. Christine is supposed to be a “good influence”. Moon is chasing the stars. Christine’s family is strict. Moon has a creative spirit. Is nail polish, secrets, and music videos all you need to become true friends?

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#MGCarousel – April 2023

Our month-long Middle Grade reading challenge is designed so you can choose your own books and set a comfortable pace. All you need to play along are books which match the month’s featured theme.

Our challenge this April is…

April 2023 at Middle Grade Carousel. Nothing Rhymes with Orange: orange Middle Grade books. Hosted at Elymnifoquent.com.

Nothing Rhymes with Orange

Orange Middle Grade books

Join us in reading Middle Grade books with orange covers during the month of April! We recommend looking for stories about creatures with colorful coats, books featuring brilliant sports teams, stories set in autumnal landscapes, and characters who love orange objects.

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#MGCarousel – Through History: 1960s to 1990s

Middle Grade Through History: The 1960s-1990s March 2023 at Middle Grade Carousel. Visit Elymnifoquent.com for the full list.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about HISTORICAL FICTION. CJ and Elza are ready to read up on the 196os through the ’90s for stories about protests, progress, pop culture, and advocating peace.

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