The Dark Hills Divide (The Land of Elyon #1) by Patrick Carman
There is some interesting aspects of the plot and the world building but for me the story was too passive and lacked tension and suspense. For some reason the ...
Tag: middle grade
Get Them Reading
Fun flow chart for middle grade readers from HarperCollins. Full size is here.
Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead
An excellent middle grade novel. Strong central character with a great voice. Stead artfully and insightfully explores the challenges of school, families, and f...
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver
Some creative parts but overall it just seemed a little flat. There were lots of classical elements (changeling, sibling quest, underground world, test of chara...
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver
Some creative parts but overall it just seemed a little flat. There were lots of classical elements (changeling, sibling quest, underground world, test of chara...
Best of 2013 – My Top Five Books for Younger Readers
Today I want to discuss a third category which I am calling books for younger readers. I read a mix of young adult, middle grade, chapter books, children's lit...