Does your child like contemporary fiction? I see a lot of emphasis placed on great fantasy or historical fiction for kids, but plenty of middle grader readers enjoy a good contemporary fiction novel! It’s for those kids that I curated this list of contemporary diverse middle grade books. I do try to include books with…
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Middle Grade Books
Middle grade books are for children ages 8-13 (or thereabouts). They come in a variety of different reading levels.
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Books Like Wonder for Kids Who Want to Choose Kind
You’ve heard of Wonder by RJ Palacio, yes? Perhaps you read Wonder aloud, or your kids have read it independently, or in the classroom. Wonder, with its message to “Choose Kind,” has captured the hearts of kids and perhaps even sparked a fire within those young readers to search out other books that will make their…
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Diverse List of Books for 13 Year Olds
At 13 years old, young teenagers rarely want their parents to pick out their books for them. That’s okay, but it you find your child is reading less I suggest leaving a few of these tempting books for 13 year olds around the house in conspicuous places. But beware! Don’t say a word about the…
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Science Fiction Books for Kids that Will Blow Their Minds
Science fiction books have never really been my thing, but I had a surprisingly good time searching out and reading titles for this list of science fiction books for kids. It’s fair to say I have a new-found appreciation for the genre. A few of these my middle school aged son read in my stead,…
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Handmade Mini Bookmarks (and Books About Reading)
I don’t collect many things (who has the space?) but I do love my collection of bookmarks. Bookmarks are also a simple craft that you can do with kids. It’s quick (always a plus with my active boys) and they can be put to use, unlike a lot of crafts which just sort of lay…
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Wonderful Classic Books for Tweens, ages 8-12
I read and share so many excellent contemporary books for tweens, but I still hear from parents who want their kids to read the classics. But most tweens are not ready for Dickens or George Orwell! So, what are some good classic books for tweens? Although the word “tween” is a new-fangled one, kids ages…
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Funny Middle Grade Books Your Tweens Will Love
Is there anything better than hearing a burst of laughter coming from your tween while reading? This list of funny middle grade books exists for the sole purpose of making your child laugh. What sets this list of humorous tween books apart from other funny book lists is that I haven’t populated it solely with…
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The Big Gigantic List of Adventure Books for Kids
What kid doesn’t love a good adventure book? After all, adventure books are exciting, packed full of twists and turns, and take readers on a white-knuckle journey of discovery. Adventure books for kids also come in all sizes and genres so every child can find something that fits his or her particular taste. To fill…
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Classic Children’s Books By The Decade: 1990s
Making this list of classic 1990s children’s books was an unusual exercise for me because it is the first list in my classic book series in which there is not a single book that I read when I was a kid. In fact, all of these books I read after the age of 30. However, the…
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Sleuth Your Way Through these Puzzling Mysteries
I love a good puzzle. But even more, I love a book with a good puzzle! This list of puzzle mysteries is fantastic for any kid who loves to solve problems and look for clues. Although I have an additional middle grade mystery book list and an early chapter book list of mysteries, I chose titles…
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