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Rise of the Shadow
Middle grade fans of magical mysteries will enjoy this exciting and well-paced series debut.
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The Book of Fatal Errors
An excellent readalike for “The Spiderwick Chronicles” by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; recommended for any young fantasy fans.
Despite its occasional storyline waffling, this middle grade fantasy is worthwhile. Memorable characters accompany strong messages of believing in yourself, working hard, and choosing who you love. A novel well worth the read. Recommended for fiction collections.
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Finders Creepers
The mixture of prose and graphic novel elements make this story accessible to reluctant readers. Some kids will be eager for the next book in the series, while others may be left wishing for a clear resolution.
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My Life in the Fish Tank
This book has value in describing the impact that a family member’s mental illness can have on their loved ones. For larger collections and fans of Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things and Cindy Baldwin’s Where the Watermelons Grow.
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The Campaign
A highly readable, enjoyable, nonpartisan story meant to encourage civic activism amongst middle schoolers.
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The Forest of Stars
Fans of Kelly Barnhill and Neil Gaiman will love Kassner’s sometimes sinister, always magical carnival in this evocative fantasy about finding your place in the world.
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