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.
Browsing: Middle Grade
Leila is the author of five novels. Her most recent book, “Once Was a Time,” is her first foray into middle-grade territory.
The setup for “The Inn Between” is perfect for middle-graders in that author Marina Cohen expects readers to use their imaginations and fill in the gaps.
“Summerlost” author Ally Condie has a way of developing characters you immediately care about. It only takes a few pages to get you hooked.
Although Ronald Kidd’s prose adds a sophistication YA readers will appreciate, “Dreambender” is a dystopian is more suitable for middle readers.
What makes a Newbery Award finalist and Pulitzer Prize nominee want to write a book together? In the case of Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee, a poem.
Jen Calonita’s Charmed returns to a world where life after “ever after” means reform — reform of anyone (or anything) considered wicked.
Writing is the way “Hour of the Bees” author Lindsay Eager processes the world. And writing for young people is a privilege and responsibility, she says.
In Alexander Vance’s “Behind the Canvas” you enter a world where paintings are alive. It’s a wild ride through history and the creative process.
“The Adventures of Lettie Peppercorn” is definitely quirky. The novel is carried by a cast of imaginative and colorful characters that entice you to keep turning pages.