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We Were Liars
By E. Lockhart Published: 2014 Word Count: 50,189 AR Level: 4.4 AR Points: 7.0 I suggest 8th through anyone I took a while to add a review of this book. And no, I didn’t make the decision based solely on the fact it was made into a series. The series just reminded me I needed to give We Were Liars its due. Just because a story makes you crazy and tries to break your heart, doesn’t mean…
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Theif
By Rick Riordan Published: 2005 Word Count: 87,223 AR Level: 4.7 AR Points: 13.0 I suggest 4th through anyone What? I haven’t reviewed a Percy Jackson book yet, you ask? I have to say that although my daughter loves the series (and other Riordan offerings), I just never jumped into it. The new Disney series changed that. With the second season just around the corner, I figured I should…
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Scorpio Races
By Maggie Stiefvater Published: 2011 Word Count: 110,085 AR Level: 5.5 AR Points: 17.0 I suggest 7th through anyone Why it’s relevant Although it is a decade old, Scorpio Races has an atmospheric quality that is timeless. This is a story about a race, a romance, and a resilient girl, but it is so much more. Never has magical realism felt so authentic. Get ready for the ride of your life on…
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The Lemonade War
By Jacqueline Davies Published: 2007 Word Count: 27,392 AR Level: 4.1 AR Level: 4.0 I suggest 3rd through 6th Sibling rivalry takes a heated twist in this classic story about a brother and sister in a battle to make the most from their lemonade sales. Family dynamics, friendship, and fun math—yes, fun math–all drive this story to an intriguing end. Why it’s relevant Kids surely love…
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Star Girl
Spinelli's Star Girl is worth a spin. Find out why...
By Jerry Spinelli Published: 2000 Word Count: 41,214 AR Level: 4.2 AR Points: 6.0 I suggest 6th through 12th grade (content is clean). Star Girl is different. And that’s a good thing. Here’s why readers and writers might give it a whirl. Why this story is relevant 20 years later I had glimpsed Star Girl on bookshelves at B&N and Half Price Books. I was always somewhat aware of its…
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Inheritance Games
#Inheritican Games is a fun, unforgettable read. What did you like about it? #WritingCommunity
By Jennifer Lynn Barnes Published: 2020 Word Count: 88,493 AR Level: 4.7 AR Points: 13.0 Why this story puts a new spin on Cinderella Everybody loves a good “windfall” story. Rags to riches, right? We all dream of it, even if we aren’t exactly living in rags or under the rule of a cruel stepmother. But The Inheritance Games is a story that goes far beyond a nice girl getting rich. Yes,…
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Restart
Gordan Korman's #Restart is great for readers and writers. What would YOU do if you had a second chance to invent yourself in middle school?
By Gordon Korman Published: 2017 Word Count: 59,925 AR Level: 5.1 AR Points: 9.0 What happens when a school bully gets a second chance? When Chase Ambrose falls off a roof and gets amnesia, he’ll have to start over. But will he be able to come to terms with the type of person he was before his accident? Will his new friends in the video club ever really accept him? These are the fun and…
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Ban This Book
By Alan GratzPublished: 2017 AR level: 4.5AR points: 7.0 Word count: 45,952I suggest: 3rd grade+ In this story, a brave fourth grader takes on her school and some overreaching parents to preserve the books that she loves so dearly. In Ban This Book, Alan Gratz helps young people understand both the reasons and the dangers behind what is, frankly, happening in schools today. Why banning books is…
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Frankie & Amelia
I have a confession to make. I have fallen in love with cats. If you love them (or love reading about them), this story is for you too!
By Cammie McGovern Published: 2021 I suggest: 4th grade+ I have a confession to make. I have fallen in love with cats. Well, my cat, in particular. Well, my daughter’s cat, actually. I didn’t intend for this to happen. But when my kiddo begged for a kitten during the pandemic, and my grad professor just happened to have some foster kittens available, it all worked out. Our cat, Milo, has…
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Brave Like That
This is such a great story on so many levels. First of all, I think most children face a moment when they want to tell their parents, "This isn't me." BRAVE LIKE THAT shows just how difficult those conversations can be. #WritingCommunity #middlegrade
EDIT By Lindsey Stoddard Published: 2020 AR level: 5.3 AR points: 9.0 Word count: 56,004 I suggest: 3rd grade+ I first heard chatter about this MG novel on Twitter, and the comments from the readers were so positive and forceful (YOU MUST READ THIS) that I decided, okay. This is such a great story on so many levels. First of all, I think most children face a moment when they want to tell…
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Admission: A Novel
This novel, which was inspired by the college admission scandal that put two famous actresses in jail (not for long, but they did serve time), really captures so much beyond the intrigue of that scandal. #teenreads #WritingCommunity
By Julie Buxbaum Published: 2020 AR level: 5.8 AR points: 13.0 Word count: 81,936 I suggest: 7th grade+ As a mom of two cool kids who both know that college is simply grades 13-16 (that is, a nonnegotiable part of their education), I feel that I’m always keeping alert for what I need to know about the admission process. But I also think that so many high school kids feel the strain of the…
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Indian No More
Indian No More is a story for all of us. #NativeAmerican #FirstAmericans #kidlit @tracisorell
By Charlene Willing McManis & Traci Sorell Published: 2019 AR level: 4.4 AR points: 4.0 Word count: 24,536 I suggest: 3rd grade+ While many Americans have had some education about the wrongful actions of the U.S. government toward Native American tribes for the past few centuries, I believe many of us don’t realize how recent some of that behavior is. In this middle grade novel, Indian No…
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Rescue Princesses
Looking for something fun and engaging for new readers? Try #RescuePrincesses #kitlit #childrensbooks
By Paula Harrison Published: 2013-2015 AR level: 4.1 – 4.7 AR points: 2.0 I suggest 1st through 4th grade. My middle-school daughter and I were organizing her bookshelf when I spied this series. The sight brought back memories of sitting in bed with her at night, reading the pages of these charming books together. My daughter had been struggling to find her footing with reading, and this…
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Six of Crows
It's a little grittier than Shadow, but this unpredictable cast will keep you reading for sure. #SixOfCrows #Shadow&Bone
By Leigh Bardugo Published: 2015 AR level: 5.5 AR points: 21.0 Word count: 135,275 I suggest: 6th grade+ If you have watched the Netflix Shadow & Bone series, then you may have picked up Leigh Bardugo’s novel by the same name. And it’s good. Yep. I’ve even reviewed it here on my curated list of recommendations. But you, like me, may have missed some favorite characters in the book that…
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Front Desk
I love it when we are introduced to tough issues through an engaging story with a lovable character. That's exactly what Kelly Yang manages to do in #FrontDesk. #kidlit
By Kelly YangPublished: 2018AR level: 4.5AR points: 9.0Word count: 64,171 I suggest 4th grade+ I love it when we are introduced to tough issues through an engaging story with a lovable character. That’s exactly what Kelly Yang manages to do in Front Desk. Immigration is a subject that should be a big point of discussion in classrooms. If you aren’t Native American, then your ancestors were…
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That's Not What Happened
That’s Not What Happened
By Kody KeplingerPublished: 2018AR level: 4.9AR points: 12.0Word count: 79, 582 I suggest 9th grade+ I came across this young adult novel while searching for thrillers. So when I started reading it, I was surprised at the plot. However, although this deals with one of our society’s greatest tragedies–school shootings–this story was urgent and moving. Keplinger’s debut novel, DUFF, was a hit…
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Although this book is over 60 years old, it still sets a good pace and has forward-thinking historical narrative that any child today can appreciate.
By Elizabeth George Speare Published: 1959 AR level: 5.7 AR points: 9.0 Word count: 60,027 I suggest: 5th grade+ I remember a writer friend telling me how this was one of her favorite stories. Now, when I was young, my mom was pretty wary of anything with witches and paranormal storylines, so that’s probably why I didn’t get a chance to read this (I was pretty thrilled that I was in college…
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