Category Archives: Middle grade novel

The Rubicus Prophecy & Witch Wars by Alaine Adams, illustrated by Jonathan Stroh

Posted on October 21, 2021 by susanh579

The Rubicus Prophecy & Witch Wars, Witches of Orkney series by Alaine Adams, illustrated by Jonathan Stroh. SparkPress, 2019. 9781943006984, 9781943006984 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre:  Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the DWEEB Club by Betsy Uhrig

Posted on October 18, 2021 by susanh579

Welcome to the DWEEB Club by Betsy Uhrig. Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534467682 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Adventure/science fiction What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Carry Me Home by Janet Fox

Posted on October 16, 2021 by susanh579

Carry Me Home by Janet Fox. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534485082 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Twelve-year-old Lulu, her daddy, and her … Continue reading →

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The Blue Witch: Witches of Orkney by Alaine Adams, illustrated by Jonathan Stroh

Posted on October 14, 2021 by susanh579

The Blue Witch: Witches of Orkney by Alaine Adams, illustrated by Jonathan Stroh. SparkPress, 2018. 9781943006779 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Abigail, an … Continue reading →

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The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Posted on October 13, 2021 by susanh579

The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536213614 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book? A soothing parable … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

Posted on October 2, 2021 by susanh579

Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Eric Rohmann. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534406438 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 4 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Animal stories What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson

Posted on October 2, 2021 by susanh579

The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson. Pajama Press, 2021. 9781772781878 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? 7th grader Jane McDonald has lost … Continue reading →

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Room to Dream by Kelly Yang

Posted on September 28, 2021 by susanh579

Room to Dream by Kelly Yang. Scholastic Press, 2021. 9781338621129 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Uncorrected proof  Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book? Mia Tang is back for a … Continue reading →

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The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

Posted on September 19, 2021 by susanh579

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim. Disney Hyperion, 2021. 9781368059633 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Despite being much loved by her adoptive … Continue reading →

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Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler

Posted on September 14, 2021 by susanh579

Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler. Holiday House, 2021. 9780823446070 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book?  In the late 15th century, … Continue reading →

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