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Creativity and adventure soar in this flying fantasy. Recommended for middle grade shelves where students with questioning minds take flight.
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Year on Fire
Suitable for most collections, but the sheer number of issues addressed and the novel’s slow pacing relegate it to a fairly middle-of-the-road read.
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The Midnighters
This murder mystery is a thrilling choice for upper elementary and early middle school collections.
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Cinder & Glass
A fun remake recommended for readers who enjoy gentle romance with a touch of history.
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The Fear
A unique blend of mystery and abuse narrative that will have readers intrigued; not for the fainthearted.
A complexly layered and vivid story, traversing themes of family, trust, duty, hope, and the price of both safety and progress, this coming-of-age adventure quest is a must for the fantasy shelf.
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Tamarind and the Star of Ishta
With an increase in Southeast Asian representation in middle grade fantasy, readers are best directed to other titles. Not recommended as a first purchase.
A must-have for middle school collections; fans of Jessica Kim’s Stand Up, Yumi Chung and Kelly Yang’s Front Desk will love this coming-of-age novel.
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Yonder
This is a quiet yet powerful, story told through flashbacks over the span of several years. Recommended for general purchase.
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