Bliss

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Jungle of Bones

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Holes

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The Evil Wizard Smallbone

"Nick thought about how the sun felt at midsummer when the air was hot and close and the light on the water shone blindingly bright. He thought about sunspots and solar flares, about the magma that was melted rock." -THE EVIL WIZARD SMALLBONE by Delia Sherman

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#MGCarousel – July 2021

Middle Grade Carousel is a month-long reading challenge for fans of middle grade fiction. Our challenge this July is…

Booked for the Summer

We’re ready to dive into summer reading this July with books about activities, weather, and celebrations that happen during this sweltering season.

#MGCarousel – Summer Reading Bingo

Summer Reading Bingo card for July 2021 at Middle Grade Carousel

The Emperor’s Daughter

“Father, wait!” The scent of lotus blossoms filled the air as the Princess rushed to the Emperor’s side. “Don’t be hasty, Father,” she begged. “The young man is clever. He could be useful!” —A GRAIN OF RICE by Helena Clare Pittman

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Bookstagram: The Castle Glower

Photograph features four titles from THE CASTLE GLOWER series by Jessica Day George stacked on a stool in front of a bookshelf arranged in rainbow order.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Royalty

20 Middle Grade books about Royalty: a selection of books featuring royal monarchs and fictional kingdoms for middle grade readers.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about ROYALTY. If you’re looking for more sovereign stories to add to your reading list, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature fantastic kingdoms, ancient rulers, and fairy tale nobility.

Her Princess

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