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Category: Middle Grade Readers

How to Be a Girl in the World by Caela Carter

How to Be a Girl in the World by Caela Carter

Gr. 4-8  The summer before seventh grade, Lydia begins wearing extra clothes to ward off new, unwanted attention from neighborhood … More

empowerment, magic, unwanted attention, unwanted touching
My Eyes Are Up Here

My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann

Gr. 7-12  Until ninth grade, Greer Walsh’s body was acceptable. Then her bustline grew. And grew. Now a sophomore, she’s … More

appearance, friendships, maturity, self-esteem, volleyball
Rebel in the Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander

Rebel in the Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander

Rebel in the Library of Ever. Zeno Alexander, Author. (The Library of Ever Book 2) April 28, 2020. Macmillan. 224 … More

adventure, fantasy, imagination, library
My Best Books for Youth in 2019

My Best Books for Youth in 2019

I am a Books for Youth reviewer for Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, and I have the … More

It's the End of the World as I Know It by Matthew Landis

The End of the World as I Know It by Matthew Landis

Gr. 5-8  It’s been nearly a year since Derrick “Dee” Waters lost his mom, a Major in the Air Force … More

middle grade, military parent, parental loss
The Class by Frances O'Roark Dowell

The Class by Frances O’Roark Dowell

Gr. 4-8  ***Starred Review*** Beloved Mrs. Herrera’s sixth-grade class at Milton Falls Middle School is a lively one of 20 … More

Emperor of the Universe (Book One) by David Lubar

Emperor of the Universe (Book One) by David Lubar

Emperor of the Universe. (Book One of a Trilogy) David Lubar, Author.July 2, 2019 Macmillan Starscape Tor/Forge. 368 pages. $13.99 … More

intergalactic, sci-fi

My Best Books for Youth in 2018

I am a Books for Youth reviewer for Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, and I have the … More

The Year I Didn't Eat by Samuel Pollen

The Year I Didn’t Eat by Samuel Pollen

****Starred Review*** Gr. 6-9  For 14-year-old bird enthusiast Max Howarth, life is a challenge not only because he has family … More

Special Forces Book One - Unconventional Warfare

Special Forces Book One: Unconventional Warfare by Chris Lynch

Gr. 7-9  Danny Manion is a fighter. Whether he’s beating up his brothers or challenging the system, Danny is always … More

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