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Tag: Middle Grade

Halloween Reading Roundup Header 2021 Part Two

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2021: Middle Grade

October 8, 2021October 7, 2021Sophie Brown

Today’s roundup is all about middle grade, so keep reading to see 9 spooktacular stories for kids that will also stand up for older readers too.

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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in August 2021

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021Sophie Brown

As summer draws to an end, Sophie, Scott, and Amy are excited to share eight of the books they have been enjoying recently.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in July 2021

August 1, 2021July 30, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie explores a wide range of non-fiction and picks up some interesting fiction too.

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Three Books about UFOs and Aliens

3 Otherworldly Books for Fans of UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021Sophie Brown

With the subject back in the news, here are three recent books that touch on UFOs, aliens, and other related paranormal phenomena.

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Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in June 2021

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021Sophie Brown

We hope you will find something interesting within the three books featured in this month’s Between the Bookends.

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Pride Month - Almost Flying by Jake Maia Arlow

Pride Month 2021: ‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow

June 17, 2021June 16, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow is a contemporary, LGBTQ, middle grade centered around theme parks and rollercoasters.

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Pride Month - Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow by Benjamin Dean

Pride Month 2021: ‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean

June 13, 2021June 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean is the story of twelve-year-old Archie whose dad has just realized that he is gay.

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Pride Month - The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan

Pride Month 2021: ‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan

June 11, 2021June 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan is an unusual, LGBTQ middle-grade book that is written entirely in verse.

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Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in May 2021

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie reviews 5 books including the latest from John Green and a middle-grade about girl’s football.

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Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in April 2021

May 1, 2021April 30, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Lisa review nine books covering a mixture of picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult.

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Adventures on Trains

Adventures on Trains: My Favorite Middle-Grade Book Series in 2021

April 14, 2021April 13, 2021Sophie Brown

This month I picked up the next books in the Adventures on Trains series: ‘Kidnap on the California Comet’ and ‘Murder on the Safari Star’.

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Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in March 2021

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Rebecca share four books they read in the month of March.

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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Sophie Brown8

Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty of books to share with you.

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The Violet Veil Mysteries, A Case of Grave Danger, Cover Image HarperCollins, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay, Tombstones Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay

‘Violet Veil’ Middle-Grade Series Kicks Off with ‘A Case of Grave Danger’

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021Sophie Brown

Tomorrow, Sophie Cleverly releases book one of her new middle-grade series: ‘The Violet Veil Mysteries’, which is set in the Victorian era.

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Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in December 2020

January 1, 2021December 31, 2020Sophie Brown2

This month’s Bookends is a little thinner than usual, but Sophie and Rebecca still have three books to share, and they wish you a happy new year.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in November 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Sophie Brown

Can you believe it’s time for the final Between the Bookends of 2020? We’re here to share what we’re reading as the year draws to a close.

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MonsterStreet, Cover Images Katherine Tegen Books, Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay

‘MonsterStreet’: Thrills and Chills for Middle-Grade Readers

October 17, 2020October 15, 2020Sophie Brown

‘MonsterStreet’ is a series of middle-grade spooky stories and a great introduction to classic horror tropes including werewolves and monsters.

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Ben 10 Versus the Universe, Image Cartoon Network

Get Set for ‘Ben 10 Versus the Universe’ With Cartoon Network and Boom!

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Ben 10 Versus the Universe’ will debut on Cartoon Network at 10 am local time, so I read the latest three graphic novels and saw a screener.

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GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2020 – Middle Grade

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Sophie Brown2

Today’s Halloween Reading Roundup features middle-grade Halloween reads, with eight stories guaranteed to bring spooky vibes to your shelves.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in August 2020

September 1, 2020August 31, 2020Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Rebecca share five middle-grade and YA books they have enjoyed recently.

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