Filled with the sounds and smells of the Caribbean, Josephine Against the Sea is both a gripping thriller and an authentic exploration of family love and grief.
Browsing: Ages 9-12
The Last Fallen Star, by Graci Kim, is gripping and heartwarming – a story no reader will want to put down until the end.
When Plants Took Over the Planet: The Amazing Story of Plant Evolution is a fascinating volume and a great introduction to botanical history for young readers.
The Guardian of The Crystal Skull is an exciting and thought-provoking new addition to the magic realism genre for middle-grade readers.
AudioFile Editors have five excellent audiobook picks for your kid listeners ages 8+, with adventure stories (and aliens!) and more.
Diary of a Martian is a science fiction story perfect for middle-grade readers—exciting, exotic, and perfect for space and alien enthusiasts.
Translated from Spanish in 2017, The Wild Book has all the earmarks of great Hispanic magic realist fiction. For readers who love books, magic, and adventure.
A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology: The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt is a fantastic, engaging introduction.
Listified! is a beautiful volume with a glossy hardback cover and full-color illustrations that combine high-definition photography and cartoon imagery.
Cintia Alfonso Fior’s Moraline is a story about children’s voices and agency, and it speaks loudly about children’s rights and their power and responsibilities.