Welcome to the Middle Grade Bookshelf
Exploring novels for independent young readers aged 9 - 12.
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Storm of Clocks pulls you into its immersive, magical world from page one and doesn’t let you go until the final word. I read it in two sittings and I’m left wanting more. More Cornish folktales, more piskies and spriggans and more of Livvy’s gentle yet courageous heart.
Livvy stepped wholeheartedly into a world she didn’t know existed, armed only with a sense of duty and her treasured 50 cent coin to save her family, and discovered her strength along the way.
This is a perfect book for the young one in your life, the one who loves folktales and quiet heroes, mystery and unlikely friendships. It’s also the perfect book for the young one still residing in your heart, loving the same things.
You don’t start reading a book called Endless Grim expecting rainbows and unicorns. You expect it to be grim. Endlessly. And in that regard, it does not disappoint — in fact, it doesn’t disappoint in any regard.
The words of Endless Grim thrust you into its landscape, steal your breath with their imagery, and keep you turning pages to discover what happens next.
Endless Grim is not for the faint of heart. It challenges you to reflect on the shadows within your own heart, and how you might cope when darkness surrounds you.
Be brave, like Rylen.
Be loyal, like Jane.
Would you survive the Endless Grim?
Christmas Magic 🎄🎅🎁🎀☃️
Yes please!!!
Twelve-year-old Nicola awakens to find herself transformed to ornament-size under her grandmother's Christmas tree, joining magical ornaments in a quest to break a sorcerer's curse.
Tannenbaum is a delightful blend of heart and comfort, mystery and magic and the joy and love of family time at Christmas 😊
Perfectly paced, I was enchanted from start to finish. And I did not see the twist coming that made me keep turning those pages!
This may be a middle grade read but do not be surprised that you, as an adult, will be sucked in and enthralled from the first chapter.
Christmas magic = reading perfection