Category Archives: Middle Grade

Dear America Review: A Picture of Freedom by Patricia McKissack

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Brianna

A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl by Patricia McKissack. Scholastic, 1997. Currently Available. Genre: Middle Grade Historical Fiction. Face Value: The old cover – the one I remember from childhood – has all of the hallmarks … Continue reading →

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Summer Week Review: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Sarah

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia. Armistad, 2010 (Currently Available) Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: Seriously, one of the best. There’s so much to like about this cover. First, it absolutely feels like summer, without looking like a beach story. … Continue reading →

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Review: Babymouse: Dragonslayer by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Brianna

Babymouse: Dragonslayer by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. Random House, 2009. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Graphic Novel Face Value: Very charming. It makes me happy to see a well-illustrated cover with a girl character in a triumphant … Continue reading →

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Review: With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Sarah

With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo. Margaret Ferguson Books, 2011. Currently Available Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: Gorgeous. I love this cover. I love the illustration. I love the look on Ollie’s face. I love the flyers falling … Continue reading →

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Review: May B. by Caroline Starr Rose

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sarah

May B. by Caroline Starr Rose. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2012 (currently available). Genre: Historical Fiction, Poetry Face Value: This is a fantastic cover. In fact, this is a book I wanted to read because I saw the cover and … Continue reading →

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Review: Giants Beware! by Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Brianna

Giants Beware! by Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre. First Second Books, 2012. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Face Value: I love it. The whole terrific cast of child characters graces the cover, with Claudette front and center, taking the lead. … Continue reading →

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Review: Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Brianna

Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy. Candlewick Press, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Poetry Face Value: So endearing. Heather Potter’s illustrations have a gentle beauty. I would want to have this cover as a poster print on my wall. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Grand Plan to Fix Everything by Uma Krishnaswami

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Brianna

The Grand Plan to Fix Everything by Uma Krishnaswami. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction Face Value: This cover is dynamite. The illustrator, Abigail Halpin, created this vivid depiction of Dini’s new setting – … Continue reading →

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Review: Wheels of Change by Sue Macy

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Brianna

Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way) by Sue Macy. National Geographic, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Non-Fiction Face Value: I am a fan of this cover. It has … Continue reading →

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Detectives Week Review: Cam Jansen: The First Day of School Mystery by David A. Adler

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Brianna

Cam Jansen: The First Day of School Mystery by David A. Adler. Puffin Books, 2002. Currently available. Genre: Easy Reader Mystery Face Value: It’s nothing special. Honestly, I had to search for the cover online because I read this one on … Continue reading →

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