Have your tween kids tried reading novels in verse, stories written in free verse or prose? The text looks easy to read which often entices reluctant readers but dive deeper and you'll find compelling stories filled with heart, important themes, and precise language. I first fell in love with novels written in verse as an elementary fifth-grade teacher reading Love That Dog by Sharon Creech … [Read more...]
Wholesome Middle Grade Chapter Books for Girls
Because you requested this, I've made another wholesome middle-grade chapter book list for girls ages 9 - 12 with nice (not catty or mean) female main characters. (Go here for the list for boys.) My criteria for books on this list is this: excellent writing books with main characters you'd like for your kids' friends books with nice main characters (for the most part, we all have bad … [Read more...]
Wholesome Middle Grade Chapter Books for Boys
You asked for it. Here it is -- a wholesome middle grade chapter book list for boys ages 9 - 12 with nice (not rude) main characters. There's a lot of subjectivity in a list like this. So my criteria (besides excellent writing) is the following: books with main characters you'd want your kids to be friends with books with main characters who are kind, helpful, and / or determined books … [Read more...]
Best New Middle Grade Books to Read, January 2018
From a young girl's escape from Syria to a boy's passion for hockey, you'll find many incredible middle grade chapter books to read and enjoy this January 2018. Books like Just Like Jackie and Escape from Aleppo. Best New Middle Grade Books to Read, January 2018 Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard REALISTIC / AGING Jackie's story is so emotionally rich, you'll feel her angst, … [Read more...]
What to Read Next? More Exceptional Late Fall 2017 Chapter Books
It's almost the end of 2017 yet there are still books to read. I've culled and found even more amazing middle grade books to recommend to you. If you're looking for what to read next, try one of these. (Several are going on my BEST OF 2017 list!) What to Read Next? More Exceptional Late Fall 2017 Chapter Books Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti … [Read more...]
13 New Middle Grade Books to Read in Fall 2017
Discover new, amazing middle grade books for tweens, ages 9 - 12, for fall 2017 reading. *Find more newly published (excellent) fall 2017 middle grade FANTASY books here and HISTORICAL FICTION books here. (I separated the list because it was so long.) 13 New Middle Grade Books to Read in Fall 2017 Wallace the Brave by Will Henry HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL If you like the humor … [Read more...]
New Chapter Books for Summer Reading 2017 (Ages 10 – 12)
If your kids are ages 10, 11, and 12 year olds, check out the best new chapter books for your 2017 summer reading choices! There are so many good ones. If you want more ideas, from other years, you'll want to see my favorite choices on these lists: Summer Reading Book Lists Picture Book List for Pre-Readers 1st Grade Reading List (age 6 - 7) 2nd Grade Reading List … [Read more...]
Lemons by Melissa Savage
Lemons by Melissa Savage just went on sale this month. I've joined the blog tour to give you a glimpse at this warm-hearted coming of age chapter book. Lemons by Melissa Savage Lemons by Melissa Savage Lemonade's mama always told her to make lemonade out of lemons but it's pretty darn hard when you're mom has died and you're stuck living in a small town with a grandfather you don't … [Read more...]
Discover New Fantasy Books for Your Kids
If your kids like to read fantasy books, you'll want to check out these new titles from the first part of 2017! They're filled with magic, adventure, and characters to love. Discover New Fantasy Books for Your Kids Third Grade Mermaid by Peter Raymundo (ages 7 - 9) Even mermaids have spelling tests and swim team. Cora must get her spelling grade up or she's off the team. But that's … [Read more...]
Vivid Historical Fiction Choices for Kids
As readers, we develop a deeper understanding of history when we read historical fiction books with compelling characters, interesting settings, and rewarding adventures. These new book choices do just that --vividly show a time in history. Enjoy! Vivid Historical Fiction Choices for Kids The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats (middle grade ages 8 - 12) Jane's … [Read more...]
Exciting Adventure Chapter Books for Kids
If your kids like exciting and action-packed adventure chapter books, then these new releases might be perfect for their next reading binge. Adventure Chapter Books for Kids Press Start! Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! by Thomas Flintham ADVENTURE (ages 5 - 7) Attention gamers! You're going to love this adventure about a boy who is playing a game where evil King Viking and his robot army are … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss These New Middle Grade Books
I know you're always looking for new, engaging middle grade books for your kids ages 9 - 12. I've been reading newly published middle grade chapter books and found some gems to recommend to you and your kids. See what you think! Middle Grade Books The Quilt Walk by Sandra Dallas historical fiction I'm a big fan of Sandra Dallas' adult historical fiction so I couldn't wait to read this … [Read more...]