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These are my picks for the BEST books of 2018. A must for every middle grade library. If only there were more awards to go around. Front Desk by Kelly Yang (Historical) When Mia's father loses his restaurant job, they move to manage a motel. At first it seems like a dream job, but the… Continue reading Best MG Books of 2018
The British gave us James Bond and, as it turns out, most of the current children's spy books. Go figure. The Alex Rider series is king of the pack followed by upcoming faves Spy School and The Genius Files. Prepare yourself for some major laughs, because these books pack the humor. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker by… Continue reading Middle Grade Spy Stories
Look at the covers on these books! There's never been a better time to be a kid if you love books. This is a well rounded group of mysteries. For the reluctant reader there's Home Sweet Motel and Space Case. For fans of the Westing Game, there's The Greenglass House and Winterhouse. For fans of… Continue reading Middle Grade Mysteries
Some kids just love a great scare, so I'm always on the lookout for books about haunted houses, ghosts and creepy characters who lurk. Mary Downing Hahn and Dan Poblocki have become the staples in this genre, but with the popularity of series, Grabenstein and Carman are definitely worth reading. These books are my favorites.… Continue reading Middle Grade Scary Books
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