Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Vanishing Lake by Paddy Donnelly, an enchanting fable that celebrates imagination, curiosity, and everyday magic. Meara loves to visit her Granddad and his pet otter, Cara, at his home of the shores of beautiful lake called Loughareema. With cool water to swim in, scattered rocks to jump across, … Continue reading The Vanishing Lake (Paddy Donnelly)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Who Is It, Whoodini?, written by Roman Yasiejko and illustrated by Gustavo Ramos, a playful pastoral tale of a mysterious discovery. One day, two owls’ teatime is disrupted by a larger, colorful bird crashing into a nearby tree. Whoodini, a deerstalker-and-cape-clad owl, and her trusty pal Cahoots are on … Continue reading Who Is It, Whoodini? (Roman Yasiejko)
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