GMGR – A to Z

Middle Grade Carousel is proud to be partnered with Great Middle Grade Reads, a group for readers of Middle Grade fiction to enjoy group discussion, book recommendations, reading challenges, and more.

Reading A to Z (brought to you by GMGR + MGCarousel). H: HALFWAY TO HARMONY by Barbara O'Connor; I: INKLING by Kenneth Oppel; J: JOSIE BLOOM AND THE EMERGENCY OF LIFE by Susan Hill Long; K: KIDNAP ON THE CALIFORNIA COMET by M. G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman.

Read by Letter!

H: Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor
I: Inkling by Kenneth Oppel
J: Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life by Susan Hill Long
K: Kidnap on the California Comet by M.G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Ghosts

20 Middle Grade Books About Ghosts: Middle Grade books featuring friendly ghosts, ominous spirits, haunted houses, and invisible visitors!

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about GHOSTS. If you’re unafraid to explore the afterlife, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature haunted houses, spooky spirits, ghost hunters, and plenty of paranormal activity!

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Bingo Squares

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

Bingo Squares: botanical words in the title

Botanical Words in the Title

Want to play?

Read the challenge rules and download your bingo card to get started!


Can you find a book with a botanical word in the title? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!