Middle Grade
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The Letter to Lahore by Tanu Shree Singh – Indian historical fiction
The Letter to Lahore is well-written, captivating, and courageous middle-grade Indian historical fiction featuring the unsung tale of heroes of freedom struggle.
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Simi Stands Tall by Arti Sonthalia – middle-grade fiction about dealing with change
Simi Stands Tall is lovely, heartwarming, and realistic middle-grade fiction about dealing with change in life and facing it with courage that all kids can relate to.
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Bipathu and a Very Big Dream by Anita Nair – middle-grade fiction with Cerebral Palsy representation
Bipathu and a Very Big Dream is heartwarming, lovely, and fun middle-grade fiction with Cerebral Palsy representation and many layers that show a glimpse of Indian village life.
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The Grabber by Nirmal Pulickal and Jehan Zachary – fantasy based on the legend of the Black Taj
The Grabber is an interesting genre mix middle-grade fantasy based on the legend of the Black Taj, with an amazing concept and plot.
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Miracles for the Maharaja by Aditi Krishnakumar – adventurous middle-grade mystery
Miracles for the Maharaja is entertaining and adventurous middle-grade fantasy mystery with the exploration of the world and amusing quirky characters.
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Murder in Melucha by Aditi Krishnakumar – middle-grade magical mystery
Murder in Melucha is entertaining, delightful and well-written middle-grade magical mystery with theme of human nature.
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Vampiric Vacation by Kiersten White – gothic middle-grade mystery
Vampiric Vacation is fun, unusual, and gothic middle-grade mystery with lovely main characters and interesting mystery that I recommend to middle-grade readers.
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Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White – gothic middle grade mystery
Wretched Waterpark is fun, entertaining, and strange but interesting gothic middle grade mystery with amazing water park setting.
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Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter, Khadijah Khatib (Illustrator) – STEM based middle grade sci-fi
Futureland: Battle for the Park is adventurous, imaginative, and action-packed STEM based middle grade sci-fi with amazing concept and setting. Disclaimer – Many thanks to PRH International for free ARC. Synopsis When an…
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American Stonehenge (The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew #1) by Mike Goldstein- middle grade sci-fi
American Stonehenge is adventurous, and suspenseful middle grade sci-fi with many interesting topics, beautiful illustrations, and moral lessons. Disclaimer- Many thanks to author for review copy. Synopsis It’s his birthday, and Jimmy gets…