Middle-Grade Reader
LIESL & PO, by Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver’s first two books were written for teens, and they gained much popularity with that age group. Her new novel is directed towards the younger set, ages 8-12, and is a delightful mix of magic, alchemy, ghostly friends, and dangerous escapes. This book will definitely appeal to imaginative middle-grade readers. Order here
DRAGON RIDER
Another wonderful story by Cornelia Funke…every bit as delightful as
The Thief Lord and InkHeart. The Dragon Rider is made up of a loveable
cast of characters, who take off together on an exciting and dangerous
quest. Along the way they are pursued by a nasty dragon-slaying
monster. But the story is also humorous and heartwarming. The perfect
fantasy/adventure for any 8-12 year old.
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BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE,
by Kate DiCamillo. It's summer, and 10-year old India Opal has just
moved with her preacher father to a small town in Florida. She's lonely
at first, until she meets and adopts a scraggly, stray dog she names
Winn-Dixie (after the supermarket where she finds him). Winn-Dixie has
the most wonderful and loveable dog personality imaginable. Together,
girl and dog team up to befriend a host of unforgettable, eccentric
characters. This Newbery Honor Book is an absolutely heartwarming story
of friendship, acceptance, and the bittersweet nature of life. (ages
8-12)
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