#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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#MGCarousel – May 2024

We host month-long themed reading challenges designed so you can choose your own pace and reading selection! Our Middle Grade book blog will be updated with this theme in mind, so be sure to subscribe for updates if you want to stay in the loop.


Our challenge this May is…

May 2024 at Middle Grade Carousel: Cold-Blooded Creatures.

Cold-Blooded Creatures

Middle Grade Books about Reptiles

Join us in reading scaly Middle Grade books through the month of May! We recommend looking for reptilian-inspired sci-fi species, covers that feature crocodiles, chameleons, or cobra, and kids with a fascination with herpetology.

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