Books for Middle Readers
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize.
Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling and award-winning Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia.
$16.99ISBN: 9780316496018Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 22nd, 2020This was different than I expected. Fans of Greek mythology will enjoy this twist on the idea of Fate. A strong young heroine must navigate her way through a world utterly alien to her with the help of a young boy almost forgotten by time.
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$17.99ISBN: 9781416983163Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - September 22nd, 2020A more grown-up Kenny has to come to terms with what it means to be a friend in this lovely book. Pencil sketches, quick chapters, and pleasing font make this adventure story especially appealing to middle grade readers. Anyone who loves dragons, magic, and friendship tales will love this.
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$16.99ISBN: 9781536214918Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Walker Books US - September 8th, 2020This book is wonderful for any child who loves a good fairy tale. Not too creepy, and just the right mix of mystery and magic.
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$16.99ISBN: 9780062570741Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: HarperCollins - September 8th, 2020Fans of Sharon Creech will be happy to add this one to their collection. Hearkening back to her earlier writing style, this one tells the story of a child's first experience with creative writing. A encouraging teacher and a mysterious friend help her along the way. Quirky and surreal.
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$5.99ISBN: 9781338317442Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Scholastic Inc. - September 1st, 2020California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren Tarshis's heart pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.$12.99ISBN: 9781338535624Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Graphix - September 1st, 2020The mayor has had enough of Dog Man's shenanigans in the ninth book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.$12.99ISBN: 9781338304541Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Graphix - September 1st, 2020Another Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan!$16.99ISBN: 9780316539531Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 1st, 2020A wonderful, magical book that will please any middle grade reader who loves adventure and animals. Kate is gifted a steam train for her 11th birthday by an eccentric uncle - so she and her brother, Tom, set off on a trip that will take them around the world and introduce them to a myriad of animals. Grossman so cleverly wraps up all these animal facts in the honest-to-goodness thrill of their adventures that the pages fly by. This is a joy to read and important to read. If one child takes the book's message to heart, the world will be on it's way to becoming a better place.
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