Author: Chris Grabenstein – Middle Grade Carousel

Bingo Squares – ‘Kid’ in the Title

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: 'kid' in the title.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books with Hats

20 Middle Grade Books with Hats. January 2024 at Middle Grade Carousel. Visit Elymnifoquent.com for the full list.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about HATS. CJ and Elza have 20 Middle Grade books ready for display!

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Beverages

20 Middle Grade Books About Beverages February 2023 at Middle Grade Carousel. Visit Elymnifoquent.com for the full list.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about BEVERAGES. CJ and Elza have gathered 20 thirst-quenching Middle Grade books that feature fizzy fountain drinks, curious concoctions, stories you can steep in, and plenty of liquid refreshments!

#amreading squeakily

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel September 2022: Reading Rodents features the book WORD OF MOUSE by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein

Isaiah is a very special mouse. He has fur as blue as the sky, and can read, and write, and talk to humans. Separated from his family after a daring escape from the research lab, Isiah must survive the dangerous outdoors and search for clues about his missing mischief-mates.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Rodents

20 Middle Grade Books About Rodents: Middle Grade books featuring brave mice, friendly rats, chatty critters, and lovable rodents of all shapes and sizes!

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about RODENTS. If you’re hoping to squeak in some extra reading, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature talking critters, lab-rat escapades, furry familiars, rodent royalty, and much more!

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Games

20 Middle Grade Books About Games: Middle Grade books featuring epic competitions, tabletop adventures, high scores, and family fun!

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about GAMES. If you’re play along, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature board game monopolizers, online adventure-seekers, arcade aficionados, risk-takers, role-players, and so much more!

#amreading library books

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel January 2022: Borrowing Books features the book ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO'S LIBRARY by Chris Grabenstein

For the Grand Opening of an eccentric billionaire’s elaborate new downtown library, twelve lucky children will get a sneak peek. Mr. Lemoncello’s claim to fame is games, and the kids find themselves smack dab in the middle of a life-sized one. The goal? They have one day to … escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s library.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Libraries

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about LIBRARIES. If you’re looking for more books to borrow, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature epic collections, informative librarians, and the Dewey Decimal System.