Author: Ben Hatke – Middle Grade Carousel

Bingo Squares – Set in Outer Space

Looking for books that fit our current Book Bingo challenge? Here are a few recommendations to help you read for a win!

Middle Grade Book Bingo card highlighting Square D3: a book set in outer space.

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#amreading in tandem

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel August 2023: Double Trouble features the book MIGHTY JACK AND ZITA THE SPACEGIRL by Ben Hatke.

Zita and Jack are brought together for an interplanetary adventure. With time running out, an army to defeat, and the fate of Earth at stake, each hero must utilize their unique skills, expand their experiences, and call upon their allies in order to save the day once more.

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#amreading scientifically

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel June 2022: Books of the Future features the book ZITA THE SPACEGIRL by Ben Hatke.

When Zita opens a portal and her best friend is dragged through, she jumps to his rescue, but she’ll need help getting him back. Befriending aliens along the way, she rallies them in order to save her friend … and save the world.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Sci-fi Books

20 Middle Grade Sci-Fi Books: Middle Grade books featuring futuristic tech, alien encounters, and intergalactic adventures!

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!

Siblings … to the Rescue!

Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver
The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

How About You?

Can you recommend a book about heroic siblings?

#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.