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: HERO by Sarah Lean; HAZEL HILL IS GONNA WIN THIS ONE by Maggie Horne; HOUDINI AND ME by Dan Gutman; and A HOME FOR GODDESSES AND DOGS by Leslie Connor.

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Bingo Squares

Looking for books that fit August’s Summer Reading Bingo challenge? Here are a few recommendations to help you read for a win!

Bingo Squares: double 'D' in the title

Double ‘D’ in the Title

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Can you find any books with double ‘D’ words in the title on your shelf? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!

Bingo Squares

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

A Surname in the Title

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Can you find a book with a surname 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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