Maudie's summer with her dad in California marks the beginning of Sally J Pla’s The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn. Ever since her parents divorced, she would usually spend summers with her father in Molinas, but she is supposed to live with her mother...

Emma's Curious Quest by Rob Stark is a captivating and imaginative tale that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and mystery. The story follows the journey of Emma, a young girl brimming with curiosity and vivid imagination, who stumbles upon a mysterious book that leads her...

Backyard Camping (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) is an aptly named story in verse about an event-filled night. It’s the first time a little boy ventures out alone, equipped with a pup tent and provisions. The story is less about what happens and more...

The Wolf and The Moon Seeker is a work of fiction in the fantasy, magical adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is intended for the middle-grade reading audience and it was penned by author Stephanie Teer as part of the League Warriors series. Fourteen-year-old Mateo...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

Getting What I Deserve by Rich Samuels is a must-read work about bullying and its effects on the victims. Thirteen-year-old Charlie and Mark were just casual acquaintances. They had known each other for a long time but had never become friends. When they started middle...

A victim of bullying, a silent outcast, the school hero, and an outgoing girl are thrust into a virtual reality game to represent their school internationally. The world watches as they play the unbeatable and unpredictable game, OverPower. The unlikely team is formed after a...

Jubilee and the Stinky Fish by Alice V. Walters is an exemplary middle-grade story that masterfully explores many children's issues. When Jubilee’s family experiences a devastating tragedy, they are forced to make changes and leave their neighborhood. As Jubilee prepares to join Washington Middle School,...

The life of a teenager is a stressful one indeed, but even more so for Cassie. Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable by Kerri Lukasavitz follows young equestrian Cassie as she tries to save her horse, NightHawk, after he is injured and can’t compete. Seeing...

Born in the middle of the year, a middle child, Jazz’s life had always been exceptionally mediocre. Be it her grades or her extracurricular performances, she was always in the middle of the spectrum. However, when her estranged uncle barged in on her ninth birthday...