The science-fiction section was huge, and Verne was there in strong numbers. At least ten of his works, in fact. I finger-walked over the spines.
Jack and the Geniuses: At the Bottom of the World by Bill Nye & Gregory Mone
Jules Verne
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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Sci-fi Books
Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about SCIENCE FICTION. If you’re ready to explore, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature space travel, mechanical minds, futuristic settings, alien encounters, ingenious inventors, and plenty of scientific discoveries!
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Arthur Mumby and his irritating sister Myrtle live with their father in the huge and rambling house, Larklight, travelling through space on a remote orbit far beyond the Moon. One ordinary sort of morning they receive a correspondence informing them that a gentleman is on his way to visit. Visitors to Larklight are rare if not unique, and a frenzy of preparation ensues. But it is entirely the wrong sort of preparation, as they discover when their guest arrives, and a Dreadful and Terrifying (and Marvellous) adventure begins.
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Not Like the Movies
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Discover more Middle Grade sci-fi books during the month of June! Recommend your favorites, snap a photo, or share a quote using the hashtag #MGCarousel.
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Wondrous Things
The archivists’ work was to uncover mysterious and wondrous things, and the archivists themselves were all about discovery and preservation of lost artifacts, history, and culture from other worlds.
The Secrets of Solace by Jaleigh Johnson
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When a black hole follows Stella home one night, it’s up to her to care for the tiny, hungry phenomenon. Having a pet black hole can be convenient for getting rid of things that trouble her: Brussels sprouts, her brother’s annoying music, and things that remind her of her dad. But the more that goes into the void, the bigger her problems seem to grow.
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#BookADayMay Reading Report
We’ve come to the end of Book A Day May! CJ & Elza are here to share their final week of progress as we close out another fun year of daily reading and bookish shenanigans.
#MGCarousel – June 2022
Our month-long themed challenges are designed for readers of Middle Grade fiction. Play along by finding books which match the prompt.
Our challenge this June is…
Books of the Future
Prepare for takeoff! This month at Middle Grade Carousel, CJ and Elza are exploring outer space, encountering alien species, and gearing up with futuristic gadgetry from all the best science fiction novels on deck.
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Winding Keys
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Discover more Middle Grade lock and key themed books during the month of May! Recommend your favorites, snap a photo, or share a quote using the hashtag #MGCarousel.
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