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Tag Archives: Middle grade contemporary
FIRES BURNING UNDERGROUND
The emotional ups and downs of the first year of middle school are captured in this new book by Nancy McCabe. I’ll have trouble getting any boys to read this one, but the plot’s drama will certainly appeal to girls … Continue reading
THE PLAYMAKERS
A fun and engaging mix of basketball and theater in a multiple viewpoints plot. Jax starts off the story. He loves basketball, but Jax and his friend Nic failed to make the roster for the middle school team. Jax’s mom … Continue reading
RACING THE CLOUDS
A contemporary family drama sure to tug at your heartstrings. Thirteen-year-old Sage is an endearing main character with a lot of emotion to deal with in her life. Sage is upset about what she did last November and wishes she … Continue reading
WEREWOLF HAMLET
That’s 10-year-old Angus Gettlefinger on the cover. He lives with his parents and 3 siblings in an L.A. suburb. Angus loves theater and old Hollywood movie stars. He often has pretend talks in his head with the likes of Lon … Continue reading
THE BUG BANDITS
I was hoping to feature this new middle grade contemporary closer to the release date in May. But…I have so many books to share that month I moved this one up to give you an advanced look. THE BUG BANDITS … Continue reading
ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY
A novel in verse for upper middle grade readers. ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY is a helpful resource to those trying to understand the loss of a loved one. Sage waits for a best friend to arrive for the … Continue reading
THE EVERYBODY EXPERIMENT
The summer between the end of elementary school and the start of middle school can be a tough one for kids. Leaving the familiar along with the anticipation and worries about entering a new phase in one’s life can be … Continue reading
THE HUNT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE by Sarah Ann Juckes
The writing is magnificent as we follow the first person narration of 9-year-old Jasper Wilde. He’s searching for Rosie, his older sister who went off to college and never came back. Dad has only told him she “has gone to … Continue reading
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
Eowyn Becker and Jules Marrigan are 13-years-old spending their sixth summer at a performing arts camp. They’ve been best of friends ever since that first year at camp when they were 8-years-old. Something though has put an end to their … Continue reading
JOY APPLEBLOOM SERIES
With a spunky and endearing main character named Joy, this import from England will certainly be welcome by new readers here in America. The three stories begin with A GIRL CALLED JOY. Joy Applebloom is a positive thinking ten-year-old. She … Continue reading
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