Books for Middle Readers

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The Moth Keeper: (A Graphic Novel) By K. O'Neill Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9780593182260
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Published: Random House Graphic - March 7th, 2023

Beautiful story about finding your place. O'Neill has created a lovely, vibrant world of a night village where one young villager must come to peace with their role as the protector of the lunar moths. Loved the inclusiveness of this story as well as the passion and independence of the characters.

Highly Recommended by Kristine


The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) By Christina Soontornvat, Kevin Hong (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Christina Soontornvat, Kevin Hong (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781338759150
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Published: Scholastic Press - March 7th, 2023

Loved it! Perfect little fantasy series for younger middle grade readers.

Highly Recommended by Kimi


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The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams By Daniel Nayeri, Daniel Miyares (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Daniel Nayeri, Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781646143030
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Published: Levine Querido - March 7th, 2023

Classic adventure storytelling that builds up to a satisfying twist. A very worthwhile journey.

Highly Recommended by Kristine


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When Sea Becomes Sky By Gillian McDunn Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781547610853
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - February 28th, 2023

In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we'll always carry with us.


Pages & Co.: The Treehouse Library By Anna James, Marco Guadalupi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anna James, Marco Guadalupi (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593327234
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Published: Philomel Books - February 28th, 2023

The fifth magical adventure in the USA Today bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Mr. Lemoncello's Library!


Whale Done (FunJungle) By Stuart Gibbs Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534499317
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 21st, 2023

In the eighth novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident sleuth to find the culprits behind a blown-up whale and a string of beach sand thefts.

After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and


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The Windeby Puzzle: History and Story By Lois Lowry Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780358672500
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Published: Clarion Books - February 14th, 2023

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.


The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593533239
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

Madcap mayhem! Fun, quirky characters in a creative family mystery full of murder and word play. For fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Greenglass House.

Recommended by Kristine


World Made of Glass By Ami Polonsky Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780316462044
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - January 17th, 2023

A girl channels her grief and pain into love and activism in this heartbreaking, heart-mending novel of family, friendship, and community.
 
Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again.


The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine By Katherine Marsh Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250313607
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 17th, 2023

Stunning, heartbreaking story of survival in Stalin's Soviet Ukraine. Based on the author's own family history, this story will break your heart multiple times, in multiple pieces. Intelligent and thought provoking, this should be a staple in classroom libraries. It will spark discussions on Communism, survivor's guilt, effects of propaganda, the immigrant experience, being proud of your heritage and family history, female reporters, COVID fears, separation from family, and reverence of the elderly in our communities.

Highly recommended by Kristine