Author: Natalie Lloyd – Middle Grade Carousel

Bingo Squares

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

The Art of the Swap by Kristine Asselin & Jen Malone

The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd

The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks

A Key on the Cover

The Art of the Swap by Kristine Asselin & Jen Malone
The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd
The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Siblings

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about SIBLINGS. If you’re looking for related reads, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature long-separated siblings, wicked step-sisters, brotherly love, and family feuds.

Siblings … in Big Families!

The Problim Children by Natalie Lloyd
The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue
Savvy by Ingrid Law

How About You?

Can you recommend a book about a large family?

#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.

Across the River

Suddenly, the per-clunkity gave way to a boom-clackity as we crossed over a long, narrow bridge. The crickets sang a little louder as we crossed the river. The moon shone a little bit brighter. The night air smelled like baking cookies.
A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd

Scientific Explanation

"I know there is a true and scientific explanation of where the wind comes from. But I like to think it happens when clouds shrug their shoulders. When stars spin hard enough for a few lucky people on earth to get caught up in their cosmic whirl. Sometimes wind just feels like weather. But sometimes it feels special, like it's carrying something with it." -The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd

Starry Aim

“Never doubt your starry aim, Emma Pearl Casey.”

The Key to Extraordinary
Natalie Lloyd
The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd

The Key to Extraordinary

"Whenever I ride on the back of my granny Blue's motorcycle, I feel like it's only the two of us and the wild, endless air." —The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd