#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books Set in Autumn

20 Middle Grade Books Set in Autumn. October 2023 at Middle Grade Carousel. Visit Elymnifoquent.com for the full list.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about FALL. CJ and Elza have harvested 20 Middle Grade books with autumnal settings!

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#amreading autumnally

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

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel October 2023: That's Fall, Folks! features the book UNDER THE BOTTLE BRIDGE by Jessica Lawson.

Whilst juggling deadlines for the AutumnFest junior woodworking competition, trying to reassure her anxious Uncle Theo in his caretaking abilities, and navigating her own growing need for self-discovery, Minna finds a message in a bottle beneath a 300-year-old bridge in her home village of Gilbreth, New York that sends her on a mystery of historic proportions.

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#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!

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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!

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books with Locks and Keys

20 Middle Grade books with Locks and Keys: A high-security collection of Middle Grade books featuring hidden treasure, secret portals, and historical heirlooms.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about LOCKS AND KEYS. If you’re ready to unlock the possibilities, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature padlocks, skeleton keys, secret doors, treasure chests, and more high-security places.

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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.

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Bingo Squares

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Double ‘E’ in the Title

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Can you find a book featuring a double ‘E’ word in the title on your bookshelf?

Bingo Squares

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

Bingo Squares: a bridge on the cover

A Bridge on the Cover

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Can you find a book featuring a bridge on your bookshelf?