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    22 Middle Grade Novels with Multiple Narrators

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    When done well, having multiple narrators for a novel is a really great way to see different perspectives of the same situation. I think this is really helpful for kids who are still learning about the world around them. Reading fiction has been shown to increase a reader’s empathy and…

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    18 Middle Grade Books About Moving

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    Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, especially kids when trying to figure out how to start a new school, make new friends, and start new hobbies. Whether kids are actually moving or might have a new classmate that just moved to the area, these middle grade novels may…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes 2023

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    This is one of my favorite Top Ten Tuesday themes! Each year for Jana’s birthday week, we all get to share some of our own bookish wishes. These are all titles that I would love to get a chance to read or even own. No one needs to feel obliged…

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    12 More Books All About Mermaids

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    The new Little Mermaid just recently released in movie theaters! And with it comes a renewed excitement about merfolk and their lives under the sea. Just last year when the trailer was released, I pulled together a quick list of some mermaid picture books. Today, I wanted to expand that…

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    12 Middle Grade Books for Sports Fans

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    For kids who love to play sports, I’ve got a list of books to share with them! And maybe you don’t play, but love to watch sports or talk about them with friends – I’ve got you covered. Today’s post, 12 middle grade books for sports fans is sure to…

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    24 Fairy Books for All Ages

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    Tiny fairies who are cheeky, magical, and sometimes mischievous are some popular characters in books for kids and teens. For today’s post, I pulled together 24 fairy books for all ages from picture books to chapter books, middle grade to young adult, there’s a little something for everyone. With cute…

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    16 Graphic Novel Adaptations

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    Graphic novels can be contentious at times because so many people look down on them as “not serious reading.” In fact, studies have shown that you use more parts of your brain when reading graphic novels, than when you’re reading a typical novel. Not only is your brain decoding words,…