Tag: middle grade

The Color of Revenge by Cornelia Funke [MG Review]

17 November 2024 / review / 9 Comments
The Color of Revenge by Cornelia Funke [MG Review]

The Color of Revengeby Cornelia FunkeSource: ARC/friendPublished: 12 Nov 2024(Originall published Oct 2023 in German)Publisher: Chicken House (Scholastic)Length: 320 pages Series: Inkworld #4Genre: FantasyTarget Age: +8Representation: A main character is Black Summary 💬 Five years have passed since the events of Inkdeath. At last, peace reigns in Ombra where Meggie, Mo, Dustfinger and all the other residents lead a happy, carefree life. But it has been a different story for Orpheus, who after fleeing to […]

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“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #28 (Help Me Choose!)

12 November 2024 / can't believe haven't read / 8 Comments
“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #28 (Help Me Choose!)

#27’s Result – Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison Black Sheep was a perfect choice to coincide with Spookastic Reads at the end of October. I knew it was a story about a young woman returning to her family’s cult community. Beyond that, I’d heard it was best to go in knowing as little as possible. I agree with that advice. If you’ve been spoiled for what the ‘terrifying secret’ is, […]

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Crushing It by Erin Becker [MG Review]

20 October 2024 / review / 9 Comments
Crushing It by Erin Becker [MG Review]

I received a free copy from the author. Crushing Itby Erin BeckerSource: ebook/authorPublished: 6 Aug 2024Publisher: Penguin Workshop (PRH) Length: 240 pagesGenre: ContemporaryTarget Age: +10Representation: Sapphic Summary 💬 On the soccer field, Magic Mel is in her element. She’s ready to lead her team to victory at the city championship in her new role as captain. Off the field, however, is a totally different story. Mel can’t get a handle on her class presentation, […]

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Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison [MG Review]

9 April 2024 / review / 2 Comments
Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison [MG Review]

Keeping Paceby Laurie MorrisonI received a free copy for review. Source: ebook/publisherPublished: 9 Apr. 2024 Publisher: Amulet Books (Abrams)Length: 304 pagesGenre: ContemporaryTarget Age: Upper MG (suitable for +10) Summary 💬 Grace has been working for years to beat her former friend Jonah Perkins’s GPA so she can be named top scholar of the eighth grade. But when Jonah beats her for the title, it feels like none of Grace’s academic accomplishments have really mattered. […]

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1 Wayward Children and 4 Middle Grade [2024 Review Round Up #1]

11 March 2024 / brief reviews / 5 Comments
1 Wayward Children and 4 Middle Grade [2024 Review Round Up #1]

Overview Somewhere at the end of December, I remember considering the idea of doing mini review round ups throughout 2024… I did a post in January with all the books I read in 2023 but didn’t review. This is basically a way to get ahead of having to do one massive post like that for 2024. Thank-you to Annemieke @ A Dance with Books for writing Pocket Reviews and reminding […]

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