Category Archives: Middle grade novel

Camp Creepy by Kiersten White

Posted on February 5, 2023 by susanh579

Camp Creepy (Sinister Summer: Book Three) by Kiersten White. Delacorte Press, 2023. 9780593379127 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy/adventure/mystery What did you like about the book?  Have you been longing for … Continue reading →

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City of the Dead (City Spies 4) by James Ponti

Posted on February 3, 2023 by susanh579

City Spies: City of the Dead by James Ponti. Aladdin, 2023. 9781665911573  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Action/Adventure What did you like about the book? City Spies are at it again … Continue reading →

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Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord

Posted on January 16, 2023 by susanh579

Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338726114 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC (publication date 4/18/23) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  There have been … Continue reading →

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The Guaradian Test by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Kevin Hong

Posted on January 12, 2023 by susanh579

The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Isle #1) by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Kevin Hong. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338759150 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC (publication date 2/7/2023) Genre: Fantasy What did you … Continue reading →

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Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

Posted on January 8, 2023 by susanh579

Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang. Graphix / Scholastic, 2023. 9781338832686 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: ARC (publication date 4/4/23) graphic novel Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  10-year-old … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen the Darkness? by Richard Fairgray

Posted on January 8, 2023 by susanh579

Have You Seen the Darkness? (Black Sand Beach #3) by Richard Fairgray. Pixel+Ink/ Holiday House, 2022. ‎ 9781645950912 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Graphic novel Genre:  Mystery What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz by Nina Moreno, illustrated by Courtney Lovett

Posted on January 7, 2023 by susanh579

Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz by Nina Moreno, illustrated by Courtney Lovett. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338818611 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date 5/2/23) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Snow Foal by Susanna Bailey

Posted on January 6, 2023 by susanh579

Snow Foal by Susanna Bailey. Peachtree, 2019, 2022. 9781682634141 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Addie and her social worker, Penny, drive through … Continue reading →

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Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter, illustrated by Khadijah Khatib

Posted on January 6, 2023 by susanh579

Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter, illustrated by Khadijah Khatib. Random House, 2022. 9780593479445  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Science fiction What did you like about the book? Cam … Continue reading →

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Moongarden: Plotting the Stars by Michelle A. Barry

Posted on January 5, 2023 by susanh579

Moongarden: Plotting the Stars by Michelle A. Barry. Pixel+Ink, 2022. 9781645951261  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Science fiction What did you like about the book? Myra, a strong willed and determined … Continue reading →

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