Category: Middle Grade Fiction

Middle Grade Fiction, Series

Middle School: Escape to Australia by James Patterson

Michelle

Grades 3-6

australiaRafe Khatchadorian is back in the ninth book in the Middle School series. He has recently won the school art competition, and is thrilled to be headed Down Under. Australia isn’t what he’d imagined it would be, however. He isn’t used to the scorching temperatures, his host siblings’ welcome skills leave a lot to be desired, and he finds himself constantly trying to escape poisonous critters at every corner. Rafe begins to wonder why he was ever excited about the trip in the first place.


 

Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction

Genevieve’s War by Patricia Reilly Giff

Michelle

genevieveGrades 3-6

This historical fiction novel takes place in 1939, when thirteen-year-old Genevieve spends the summer at her grandmother’s home in Alsace, France. When it is almost time for her to return to the States, Genevieve makes the bold decision to stay in France. It proves to be a tough one, because World War II breaks out soon after. Gen finds herself in the midst of the war when the Nazis take over Alsace and deport Jews. Then her friend Remi commits sabotage, and she is forced to hide him in the attic. This book is the companion book to Lily’s Crossing.

Thanks to Holiday House Hardcover for a review copy of this book.

Historical Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction

I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Michelle

Grades 4-6

michael-collins

When ten-year-old Mamie’s class is assigned to write letters to the astronauts who are planning to land on the moon in 1969, she chooses Michael Collins, the least known of the three men. Although she doesn’t hear back from Michael, Mamie continues to write to him after the assignment and school is over, using the letters like journal entries. She loves writing to him, and wonders if she will ever get a response.

Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.

 
Fantasy, Middle Grade Fiction, Netgalley Reviews, Series

Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure by Brandon Mull

Michelle

Grades 3-6

dragon

In this first installment of the sequel series to Fablehaven, the dragons no longer feel safe as they once did. Their king, Celebrant the Just is plotting revenge to bring the dragons back to safety. This book is filled with familiar characters, adventure and a journey that Fablehaven fans won’t soon forget.

Thanks to School Library Journal for  a review copy of this book.

 

Middle Grade Fiction, Netgalley Reviews

A Month of Mondays by Joelle Anthony

Michelle

Grades 4-6

mondays

Suze Tamaki hasn’t seen her biological mother in 10 years, and suddenly she wants to be back in her life. Suze lives with her father and older sister, and is being raised with the help of her aunt Jenny, also known as AJ. Suze’s sister Tracie is determined not to let her become close to their mother who abandoned them all those years ago. As if dealing with all this isn’t enough, Suze’s English teacher wants her to try harder in his class, and has just given her an extra assignment. Will she be able to handle it all?

Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.

Middle Grade Fiction

Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Edgar

Michelle

Grade 3
bees.jpgTwelve-year-old Carol is not looking forward to her summer and is jealous of her friends who get to go swimming and have fun at camp together. She, on the other hand, is stuck in New Mexico with her family and is helping her grandfather, whom she has never met, get settled in his new home for dementia patients. At first she tries to avoid grumpy Grandpa Serge at all costs, but then finds that she is fascinated by the unimaginable stories he tells her. Read Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Edgar if you like stories about adventure and family.

Middle Grade Fiction

Summerlost by Ally Condie

Michelle

Grade 5
summer

Cedar is about to spend the summer in Iron Creek after a devastating accident killed her father and younger brother, Ben. Cedar is getting settled in her house when a boy named Leo dressed in a costume passes by on a bicycle. She is fascinated, and decides to follow him to the Summerlost Theatre Festival. Soon she befriends him and has a job at the festival’s concession stand. Find out what adventures await Cedar in Summerlost by Ally Condie.