If you or your middle schooler enjoy light horror, mermaids, and zombies, this is a perfect read for you. The guidelines suggest ages 12 and up, and that’s about right. A mature 10-year-old could probably read it, but I’m not an expert on that kind of thing. It does feature light romantic themes, fearful and...
What an interesting, delightful read! I don’t read many middle-grade books, but this was one I’d love to share with my daughter someday. About the Book Book 1 in an action-packed dystopian adventure series set in the near-future post-melt Arctic. The last ice cap has melted, and the world is on the brink of collapse....
The Elementalists Book 1 Takes Flight With elements of several major beloved children’s fantasy series, the Elementalists series is sure to find itself shelved among the greats. About the Book When a flying creature suddenly sets fire to their home, the villagers scramble to help. But for Amber, a twelve-year-old daydreamer, it’s just the beginning....
A delightful read for kids who love fantasy already or are interested in exploring it. And, is a nice short story to read in an afternoon for adults looking for a simple, easy fantasy read. About the Book In the enchanting land of the Felicitens, Humplepumple wakes up to a baffling realisation—he is far from...
Children’s Tale Fit for All Ages If you’re interested in clean, innocent fantasy-story with an atmospheric trip to the English seaside, Eve de Gruchy’s middle-grade book “The Wolf of Mist and Fire” will be just the soul vacation you need this winter. About the Book A tiny island, a bossy sister, a clueless uncle. May...
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is one part “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and one part “Nancy Drew” meets “Harriet the Spy.” I’m a little (cough cough) older than the intended audience for this book, and while I’ll dip my toes into some Young Adult reading reasonably often, it’s been a while...