Middle Grade

Long Lost (Hardcover)

By Jacqueline West

$16.99

ISBN: 9780062691750

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Published: Greenwillow Books - May 18th, 2021

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Two stories that run in parallel, one contemporary and one historical, until they turn toward one another to solve the mystery at the center of this book. Fast paced, a little creepy (in a good way), and hard to put down.

Robin

All You Knead Is Love (Hardcover)

By Tanya Guerrero

$16.99
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ISBN: 9780374314231

Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - March 30th, 2021

Filipina-Spanish-American Alba goes to live with her grandmother in Barcelona, where she finds her people -- Abuela Lola, baker Toni, and Toni's son Joaquim -- and her place, a bakery that feels like home. Learning to bake helps Alba deal with her family's problems back in New York, but when Toni goes out of business, it's up to Alba to create a new space for everyone.

Sarah

Red, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Hardcover)

By Rajani LaRocca

$16.99

ISBN: 9780063047426

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Published: Quill Tree Books - February 2nd, 2021

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This long awaited novel in verse illustrating the struggles of balancing two cultural identities felt like I was looking into a mirror in which I could see myself, my mother, my grandmother, my aunts, and every Indian woman in my life who had to assimilate into American culture. It is beautifully written and is semi-autobiographical. If you like Rajani's work, check out her other middle grade novels and picture books. She is incredible!

Janaea

The Blackbird Girls (Paperback)

By Anne Blankman

$8.99

ISBN: 9781984837370

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Published: Puffin Books - January 19th, 2021

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I often find it hard to sink into a historical fiction MG title, but this one absolutely sucked me in. The Chernobyl disaster isn't something widely addressed in kids' lit, and this title handles it so well. The interwoven political and social dynamics are heartbreaking, but the friendship the two main characters develop despite everything is so lovely. (This is also now a Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Medalist)

Stacey

Cinders and Sparrows (Hardcover)

By Stefan Bachmann

$16.99

ISBN: 9780062289957

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Published: Greenwillow Books - October 13th, 2020

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A supposed orphan, a magical old house, and a curse make this book a fairytale meets Secret Garden meets Howl's Moving Castle. It's the classic-feeling fantasy you've been looking for!

Marika

Amari and the Night Brothers (Supernatural Investigations #1) (Hardcover)

By B. B. Alston

$17.99

ISBN: 9780062975164

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Published: Balzer + Bray - January 19th, 2021

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Such an inventive spin on the magical school narrative. The fantastical world building is superb, yet is not used as an escape from real-world problems. Amari is an awesome hero with a heart of gold and a will of iron. I truly cannot wait for the next book in the series. There's so much potential!

Stacey

Katie the Catsitter: (A Graphic Novel) (Paperback)

By Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue (Illustrator)

$13.99

ISBN: 9781984895639

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Published: Random House Graphic - January 5th, 2021

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This book has all the bitter sweet friendship changes of Roller Girl plus the thrilling exploits, morally ambiguous antiheroes of a Catwoman comic. And so many cats!! Each one with their own special skills, and each one out to make trouble. It's delightful.

Shana

Prairie Lotus (Hardcover)

By Linda Sue Park

$16.99

ISBN: 9781328781505

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Published: Clarion Books - March 3rd, 2020

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A half-Chinese girl in frontier South Dakota brings a new perspective to the pioneer story.

Sarah

Julieta and the Diamond Enigma (Hardcover)

By Luisana Duarte Armendáriz

$19.95

ISBN: 9781643790466

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Published: Tu Books - June 30th, 2020

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A missing diamond! Mystery across two continents (and several languages)! A tour around all of the neatest attractions of Paris, with plenty of shenanigans and sleuthing along the way. This story has tons of fun, plenty of fascinating tidbits, and my new favorite girl detective. Julieta immediately feels like a classic children's lit star!

Caleb

Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger 1) (Hardcover)

By Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

$18.95

ISBN: 9781643750057

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Published: Algonquin Young Readers - September 15th, 2020

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This charmingly quirky novel begs to be read aloud. Featuring illustrations by Jon Klassen, it's the perfect book for curling up around (with a bowl of popcorn, and maybe a chicken to cuddle). Like Frog & Toad or Wallace & Gromit, Skunk & Badger are certain to be beloved.

Marika