#amreading scaly stories

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel May 2024: Cold-Blooded Creatures features the book CHARLIE BONE AND THE BLUE BOA by Jenny Nimmo.

The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, some of whom attend Bloor’s Academy. Blue snakes and big toes. Music teachers and Welsh magicians. Turncoats and taking chances. And always the chimes at midnight.

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Bingo Squares

Need a little help finding books that fit this month’s bingo board? Here are a few recommendations!

Bingo Squares: 'blood' or 'bone' in the title

‘Bone’ the Title

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Can you find a book with ‘bone’ in the title on your bookshelf?

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books Featuring a Moon

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about THE MOON. If you’re looking for more celestial stories to add to your reading list, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature outer space themes, late night adventures, and decidedly lunar titles.

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