Diverse Fantasy Books for Middle Grade
Two Lit Mamas
English - May 18, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBBooks Arts Kids & Family kidlit kid-lit middle grade grades 4-8 grades 7-9 children's literature kids books books Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The Mamas are split over their MG Fantasy Reads (for ages 8-12) but it’s not surprising since Heather loves flying horses and all things magical while Margie would rather read true crime stories unless a Sasquatch is involved. Find out where your loyalties lie by joining the debate. Plus, you can jump start your summer reading with six great new recommendations for all ages from the Mamas.
Book Chat:
Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the World by Samira Ahmed
Pick 6: Summer Reads for All Ages
Margie’s Picks:
Lower Middle Grade: The Orphans of St. Halibuts by Sophie WillsTeen/YA: Just Our Luck by Julia WatsonGrown Ups: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. SummersHeather’s Picks:
Preschool: Roar! I’m a Dinosaur by Merrill RaineyMiddle Grade: Northwind by Gary PaulsenGrown Ups: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman