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Historical Fiction Books for 6th Graders

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:30:06 +0000

You know how I feel about 6th grade books -- I think they're the middle grade sweet spot and most middle grade authors write for this age group. It's no wonder there are so many fantastic historical fiction books to recommend to them! Many of these are set in the 1940s and 1950s but you'll find a couple set in the 80s and 90s and one set in 1911, too!

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Middle Grade Non-Fiction Books About History

Katie Wickliff — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:10:36 +0000

Gone are the days of boring textbooks and historical accounts that barely skim the surface! Today’s history books are written in a variety of engaging formats and offer diverse perspectives. If you’re searching for engaging nonfiction books for middle grade readers, then you’ve come to the right place. This list of our favorite history books for kids in 3rd-8th grade spans centuries and features various topics, from the Navajo code talkers and chimpanzee astronauts to the great Chicago fire and the history of hip-hop.

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August 2024 New Middle Grade Books

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:51:37 +0000

Welcome to August! In the last two years, this month has been one of my favorite release months for middle grade, and this year has toed the same line. On today’s list of new middle grade books releasing in August 2024, you’ll find a charming young middle grade historical fiction, several graphic novels, including one

Amazon Kids+ Middle Grade Books

Afoma Umesi — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:45:40 +0000

Have you heard of Amazon Kids+? It replaced the company's Freetime Unlimited. Amazon Kids+ is an all-in-one subscription for kids offering "unlimited access to thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, games and premium kid’s skills." Amazon Kids+ costs $2.99 per month for each child and new customers get a free month to try it out. Here's a great list of engaging Amazon Kids+ middle grade books useful for parents whose kids are on the Amazon Kids+ plan.

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Mature Middle-Grade Books for Older Middle Schoolers

Afoma Umesi — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:05:36 +0000

Upper middle-grade books are middle-grade books for older tweens and younger teens, aged 11-14.

Often, upper middle-grade books are those loved by adults who do not typically read middle-grade. They're also perfect for kids in their early teens who do not feel quite ready for the content in most young adult novels.

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Compelling Tween Books Set at Summer Camps

Afoma Umesi — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:17:39 +0000

If you love (the idea of) summer camp, then you'll love the vibe of these campy middle grade books! While I've never attended summer camp, I love to disappear into one between the pages of middle-grade or even YA books. For this list, I tried to find books featuring summer camps and all their customs. A few of them are set at day camps, but the majority are full-on sleep-away camp books, complete with all the required drama and camp spirit.

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Pool Reads: Middle-Grade Books Set in the Summer

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:23:01 +0000

Pool days, sweaty afternoons in the sun, summer camp, and trips to visit far away... Ah, summer. There’s just a freedom about this season that I love. Growing up in a tropical country meant it was warm all year round, but for us, summer was about the time AWAY from school. It was in the late nights and sleep-ins and time with friends and nothing on the schedule. That’s what these middle-grade books set in the summer encapsulate.

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Sporty Middle Grade Books for Tween Readers

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:09:37 +0000

Books about sports were tricky at first for me. You see, I never enjoyed sports as a child. But the wonderful thing about books is that they open your eyes to a world you haven't necessarily been a part of. The picks I've read on this list of middle-grade books about sports were all massively entertaining for me, despite being heavy on the sport. I've also taken care to choose books centered around the specific sport and not just with side characters playing the sport.

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50+ Tween Books Starring Kids of Asian Descent

Afoma Umesi — Wed, 01 May 2024 18:18:44 +0000

I'm a huge fan of books by authors of Asian descent -- Asian middle-grade books are no exception. For this list, I've curated a wide range of stories written and about people of Asian descent -- including South Asia and the Middle East. I have so many favorites on this list and try to update it yearly with new books!

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25 Delightful Feel-Good Middle-Grade Books

Afoma Umesi — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:16:41 +0000

I've compiled some of the very best feel-good middle grade books -- stories I can guarantee will leave you with a smile on your face and a desire to hug the book. Some of them feature kids going through a rough patch but nothing too heavy, plus they all have endings so satisfying and hopeful that it makes everything worth it.

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