Simonetta Carr’s “Michelangelo for Kids” is worth your money. It’s an amped up picture book/scaled-down history book that’s inviting and interesting.
Browsing: Middle Grade
Karen Cushman is the author of eight historical fiction books. Her latest novel, “Grayling’s Song,” marks her entry into fantasy.
Sofi’ Croft’s debut novel, “Indigo’s Dragon,” is the story of a boy who discovers the world is full of mythical creatures, including dragons.
If you’re looking for a fast, amusing summer read, Taryn Sounders’ middle-grade novel, “How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer,” is a good choice.
Melanie Conklin balances humor with raw emotion in “Counting Thyme,” a powerful middle-grade novel with a smart and loving heroine at its center.
Claire Legrand’s “Some Kind of Happiness” is an exquisite novel of growth, friendship and the power of love. The book is well-worth a read.
“The Firefly Code” author Megan Frazer Blakemore has a talent for capturing key moments in young people’s lives with sophistication and clarity.
“The Lost Twin” is the first book in the Scarlet and Ivy series by Sophie Cleverly, which was first published in the U.K. It’s a fun read for middle readers.
Firoozeh Dumas’ middle-grade novel, “It Ain’t So Awful Falafel,” is semi-autobiographical and addresses U.S./Iran history through humor.
Lisa Schroeder’s “The Girl in the Tower” is a charming little fairy tale. It’s the story of a clever little girl whose imagination knows no bounds.