We can’t say enough about this list of middle-grade novels that tell the stories of rescue dogs, a service dog, a street dog, and seven rambunctious puppies.
Browsing: Leslie Connor
Award-winning author Leslie Connor’s new novel, A Home for Goddesses and Dogs, is the story of an eighth-grader who has recently lost her mother and is working through her grief with the support of her aunt and the help of a rascally rescue dog.
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs is an uplifting middle-grade novel about recovery featuring strong female characters, an adorable dog, and the girl who comes to love him.
A funny chapter book, inspiring non-fiction, a wordless graphic novel, a diverse selection of characters, magical realism, historical fiction, a bunch of middle grade debuts, and a little fantasy are what you will find in this list of 33 brilliant books for kids ages 6 through 14.
Allison Varnes, author of PROPERTY OF THE REBEL LIBRARIAN, shares five of her favorite middle grade books …
We can’t protect kids from everything they’ll see and endure in middle school. But chances are, there’s a novel out there that can accompany them on the journey.
10 New Middle Grade Books for Ages 6-14 (and Beyond)
We’ve picked 10 middle grade books that we think are some of the best new books for preteens and tweens that release during the month of January.
I not only loved all these books, I know I’ll go back and re-read them in the future to study exactly how these skillful writers strike the delicate balance I’m always looking for between laugh-out-loud funny and reach-for-the-Kleenex poignant.
Spring is coming! This means an abundance of pretty picture books, some poetry, and an array of excellent novels. Here are some of the best new books that release in March. Which books will you leap for?
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: June 16, 2009 What does a teenager (Young Adult) need from a…