[Did you love] The Book of Doors as much as all of the Beach Books crew? It’s time to pick up The Society of Unknowable Objects! Although these books aren’t in a series, they mesh together beautifully and will have you wanting to reread The Book of Doors. –Beach Books, Seaside, OR From the publisher: …
A charming story about how new friends can change the way you see the world and yourself, with lots of fun magical elements from Korean folklore. Learning about the world of dream magic alongside the main character feels like walking through a candy shop. I want all of it, especially the “dreampanions” which are basically …
This is the second graphic novel in the Trot & Cap’n Bill Adventures. Sea Siren Princess Clia comes from her undersea world to search for her kidnapped friend. Trot, Grandpa, and Cap’n Bill the talking cat come to her aid. Well-done illustrations really capture the story. (Ages 9-12) –Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, …
From the recommendations of bookseller and kids’ author Rosanne Parry, here are three middle grade novels perfect for 9- to 14-year-olds: The Artifact Hunters by Janet Fox is like Harry Potter set in a magical school in Scotland. But, unlike Harry Potter, the characters travel through time in an attempt to solve real historical problems and keep the dangers of the …
