Lisa Goldstein
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Elvin Link, Please Report to the Principal’s Office!
Weak on plot but strong on illustrations, this book contains plenty of laughs and school angst for fans of Jeff Kinney’s “Wimpy Kid” series.
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Santiago’s Road Home
Vivid details and a sympathetic protagonist make this a harrowing but deeply illuminating portrayal of the struggles faced by families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
We Dream of Space
Lyrical but direct writing, relatable characters, and an engaging 1980s setting give this thoughtful read high appeal for middle grade readers.
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Awesome Dog 5000 vs. Mayor Bossypants
Recommended for gamers and fans of series heavy on illustrations and humor, such as Dav Pilkey’s "Dog Man" and Judd Winick’s "HiLo."
Best Middle Grade Books 2019 | SLJ Best Books
Thirteen luminous novels made SLJ's list of the best middle grade books published in 2019.
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There’s a Dragon in my Backpack!
Full of silly situations and characters, this is a great fit for readers moving on from similarly zany chapter book series such as Dav Pilkey’s “Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot” and Tom Angleberger’s “Inspector Flytrap,” or for fans of fellow offbeat UK imports Roald Dahl and David Walliams.
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More to the Story
This thoughtful update of Alcott’s classic text features an American Muslim family and deftly balances issues such as microaggressions and cancer treatment with typical middle grade tropes such as sibling rivalry, a first crush, and an early adolescent search for identity
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Rachel’s Roses
A gentle and accessible slice of historical fiction to give to readers moving on from chapter books, or to offer as a gentle read-aloud for younger children.
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Awesome Dog 5000
Full of irreverent humor, this is made for reluctant readers and fans of the zany humor of Andy Griffiths and Dav Pilkey