Pajammin’ by Ziggy Marley illustrator Letícia Moreno from HarperCollins Inspired by Bob Marley’s iconic song “Jamming,” this joyful picture book by eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley about a fun-filled pajama party celebrates screen-free family time, creativity, and connection. Join a family’s pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, … Continue reading Pajammin’
Category: Middlegrade Fiction
Global Warning
Global Warning by Steven B. Frank from Clarion Books A group of 12-year-old friends concerned about climate change proposes a new way to save the earth: amending the U.S. Constitution. Their project propels these activists on an amazing journey across America—and all the way to Norway—with plenty of outside-the-box hijinks and civil disobedience, as … Continue reading Global Warning
1-2-3 Scream!
1-2-3 Scream! by R.U. Ginns illustrator Javier Espila from Delacorte Press Get ready to scream with this collection of hillarifying—hilariously terrifying—tales, fully-illustrated and perfect for scary story lovers who are looking for a side of humor to go with their helpings of horror. Stop! Unless you want to be scared, do NOT read this book. These tales … Continue reading 1-2-3 Scream!
Mango All the Time
Mango All the Time by Cas Hyman illustrator Frank Morrison from Sterling Children’s Books In the exciting conclusion to the Mango Delight trilogy, Mango goes to Hollywood and becomes the star of a television series! Mango Delight Fuller is ready for her next big break, which just might be in Hollywood! So she heads to California and … Continue reading Mango All the Time
Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants
Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants by Russell Ginns illustrator Barbara Fisinger from Delacorte Books for Young Readers Take another super-big globe-trotting, plaid pants-spotting adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the fourth book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and the Secret series, and classics like Holes … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants
Mango in the City
Mango in the City (aka Summer in the City): Mango Delight #2 by Cas Hyman from Union Square Kids Get ready, world – Mango’s about to become a star! In this sequel to Mango Delight, the delightful heroine’s adventures – and misadventures – continue as she prepares to make her off-Broadway debut. Where Mango goes, drama is sure to … Continue reading Mango in the City
Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball
Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball by Russell Ginns from Delacorte / Random House Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes. At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball
Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs
Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs by Russell Ginns illustrator Barbara Fisinger from Delacorte / Random House The second book in the Samantha Spinner series, following Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans and preceding Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball. Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother Nipper in the second book in this … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs
Class Action
Class Action by Steven B. Frank from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt NO. MORE. HOMEWORK. That’s what sixth grader Sam Warren tells his teacher while standing on top of his desk. He's fed up with doing endless tasks from the time he gets home to the time he goes to sleep. Suspended for his protest, Sam decides to fight back. He recruits his … Continue reading Class Action
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans by Russell Ginns from Delacorte / Random House Get ready for round-the-world adventure with Sam Spinner and her brother Nipper in the first book in a new hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes. This is the first title in … Continue reading Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Mango Delight
Mango Delight by Cas Hyman illustrator Frank Morrison from Sterling What happens when your BFF becomes your EFF . . . EX-Friend-Forever? When seventh-grader Mango Delight Fuller accidentally breaks her BFF Brooklyn’s new cell phone, her life falls apart. She loses her friends and her spot on the track team, and even costs her father his job as … Continue reading Mango Delight
Armstrong & Charlie
Armstrong & Charlie by Steven B. Frank from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Charlie isn’t looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he’ll finish it. And when he does, he’ll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn’t looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a … Continue reading Armstrong & Charlie