Author: Barbara Robinson – Middle Grade Carousel

Town Tradition

Our Christmas pageant isn’t what you’d call four-star entertainment. Mrs. Armstrong breaking her leg was the only unexpected thing that ever happened to it. The script is standard (the inn, the stable, the shepherds, the star), and so are the costumes, and so is the casting.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Theater

20 Middle Grade books about Theater: CJ and Elza present you with a selection of books featuring performing arts

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about THEATER. If you’re looking for more dramatic stories to add to your reading list, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature performances, young thespians, and all things musical.

The Herdmans

"The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars (even the girls) and talked dirty and hit little kids and cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain and set fire to Fred Shoemaker's old broken-down toolhouse." -The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson