You Had Me at Bigfoot

Nancy Campbell Allen’s You Had Me at Bigfoot starts off exactly as you might expect a series called …
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The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli

This gripping, middle grade, historical fiction novel is a 2026 Newbery Honor Book. Chapters are br…
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The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

For those who advocate that middle grade literature is the best, The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest v…
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Every Beat After

Every Beat After by Sara B. Larson starts out swinging with some crazy dialogue and a lot of intense…
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A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez

A simplistic definition of a corrido is it is a Mexican narrative folk ballad told through the eyes …
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All the Blues in the Sky

The 2026 Newbery Medal Winner, All the Blues in the Sky, is bittersweet. It takes the reader on the…
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by Katherine Arden

As usual, Katherine Arden's writing does not disappoint. She crafts a compelling narrative with one …
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The Teacher of Nomad Land

Author Daniel Nayeri is definitely on a roll. On the heels of his 2024 Newbery Honor Book, The Man…
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A Deal with a Debutante

A Deal with a Debutante by Chelsea Bobulski reminds us that nothing is more exciting than a rollick …
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The Duke’s Bargain

Megan Walker’s The Duke’s Bargain delves into the strict rules of propriety governing London society…
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In Pursuit of Civility

In Pursuit of Civility is Jen Turano’s second book of the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies seri…
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Raging Waters

Raging Waters is Dana Mentink’s second book in the Elements of Danger series. Reading the first book…
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