The idea for the “Dr. Fell’s Playground of Doom” came from an illustration by late children’s illustrator Trina Schart Hyman. It was based on a 1600s poem.
Browsing: Middle Grade
Bravery comes in all forms. That’s what Wren Baker learns in Cecilia Galante’s excellently written middle-grade novel “The World From Up Here.”
Nine years ago, a voice popped into C.C. Payne’s head. Years down the road, that voice took shape and became the main character in “The Thing About Leftovers.”
Jenn Bishop’s middle-grade novel “The Distance to Home” is a heartfelt look at loss and the different paths people take because of it.
When Jen Calonita loved the New Kids on the Block when she was a tween. Now she’s turned that love into a book with “VIP: Battle of the Bands.”
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.
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.