by envisionmg | Mar 17, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
Amari Peters would do anything to find her missing brother, Quinton. When a classmate at the prep school she attends on scholarship suggests involvement with a gang likely got him killed, Amari comes strongly to his defense. Her responsible and brilliant older...
by envisionmg | Mar 12, 2021 | Middle Grade Fiction, YA Fiction
The Ghost of Gosswater – Lucy Strange “The Lake District, 1899. The Earl is dead and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who...
by envisionmg | Feb 19, 2021 | Middle Grade Fiction, Patron Recommendations
Kaila enjoyed Planet Earth is Blue, and thought fans of books like Wonder and The War that Saved My Life might like it, too. “Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger–it’s the first time a teacher is going...
by envisionmg | Feb 12, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
Knowledge is a Light,” she whispered. “Yes,” replied Malachi. “Knowledge is a Light, Lenora. Throughout history that light has at times burned very dimly, and nearly even gone out, while in other times it has blazed up gloriously.” Smart...
by envisionmg | Jan 28, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
“Since she was a pup, Zima has been taught to fear humans—especially witches—but when her family is threatened, she has no choice but to seek help from the witch Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga never does magic for free, but it just so happens that she needs a wolf’s keen nose...
by envisionmg | Jan 21, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
Middle Grade readers aware of the story of Saint George and the Dragon may be happy to meet a St. George who opts to adopt and love the dragon he encounters rather than slay her.[efn_note]Please note: Familiarity with the golden legend of Saint George is most...
