Diverse Books
Though Sofia's frequent philosophizing about the nature of good and evil, reality and fantasy, might be a bit much for average middle grade readers, this is a perfect recommendation for introspective kids who feel like outsiders.
This beautifully written book works on many levels and is rich in its characterization, emotion, language, and hint of mystery.
This reimagining of the classic tale is a recommended purchase not only for the quality of the story but also because of the wonderful history of children's literature that is tied to it.
This is great fun as a read-aloud, and early readers will enjoy the challenge of independent reading as well.
This unique coming-of-age story with an ardent protagonist belongs in all middle grade collections.
K-Gr 2—Is it safe to dive back into ABDO's shark series for young readers? The concise, bite-size pieces of information and artful layout (full of striking images of some ominous looking creatures) will easily entice wildlife fans...
This is a strong purchase for middle school libraries that will circulate well.
Gr 4–7—Ana, Shani, Doli & Lin are four friends at Temple Academy who find out they are direct descendants of the Wildcats, a group of ancient shape-shifting warriors...
Extremely entertaining—give to fans of Maureen Johnson's 13 Little Blue Envelopes (HarperCollins, 2015).
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