“JUNIE B.’S THESE PUZZLES HURT MY BRAIN! BOOK,” by Barbara Park, illustrated by Denise Brunkus, Random House Books for Young…
Browsing: Middle Grade
“THE OGRE OF OGLEFORT,” by Eva Ibbotson, illustrated by Lisa K. Weber, Dutton Juvenile, August 18, 2011, $16.99 (ages 8…
It began with Kirsten, Samantha and Molly, three bright young ladies living in 1854, 1904 and 1944 respectively. They were…
“PEARL VERSES THE WORLD,” by Sally Murphy, illustrated by Heather Potter, Candlewick, Aug. 23, 2011, $14.99 (ages 8 and up)…
This list is for books published in 2011. Click on book covers to read full reviews. Picture Middle reader Young…
“THE CLUELESS GIRL’S GUIDE TO BEING A GENIUS,” by Janie Repka, Dutton Juvenile, Aug. 18, 2011, $16.99 (ages 8 and…
“You deserve no marks for having the talent,” says John Flanagan, “that’s given to you. But developing it by practicing…
“LOCKED IN” and “CREEPED OUT,” by Z. Fraillon, Hardie Grant Books, Sept. 1, 2011, $8.99 each (ages 9-12) If you’re…
Middle grade is a “sweet spot” in children’s literature, says Tess Hilmo. “Sandwiched between early chapter books and teen novels,…
“WITH A NAME LIKE LOVE,” by Tess Hilmo, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Sept. 27, 2011, $16.99 (ages 9-12) Set in…