Who says books for Middle Grade students must involve spice and sorcery? These books are great alternatives for readers who want to enjoy a good book without all the extra stuff.
Ten Minutes of Home: Heroes On The Homefront Mysteries #3 by Nell Branum
In book three of the “Heroes On The Home Front Mysteries,” Riley and Noah’s dad is returning from serving in the army. The veteran comes home to a Veteran’s Day Parade in Nebraska, when his kids discover what they believe to be a clue to hidden treasure.
Twists and turns make for a wild ride in town. What happens, though, when Riley and Noah run into challenges that endanger their lives? These kids must learn what it truly means to be God’s handiwork. Ten Minutes of Home: Heroes On The Homefront Mysteries #3 is a great read for Middle School kids who love adventure.
The Lost Girl Of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery by Stephanie Morrill
It’s 1924 Chicago, and Lydia has gone missing. She isn’t a party girl. Lydia would never hurt a fly. So what happened? This is what Piper Sail is determined to find out.
In The Lost Girl Of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery, Piper sets out to go beyond police investigations to find out what happened to her friend. The 18-year-old is convinced that the authorities are not doing enough to solve the case. So Piper turns over nearly every stone in the city to get answers. This book is a great read for mystery lovers.
The Silence Between Us by Alison Grevais
Maya is ready for graduation. She has navigated life as a deaf individual but refuses to wear the identity of a handicapped person.
Maya is fighting against friends, loved ones, and societal norms in her determination to be more than the “deaf girl” when the possibility of romance takes her by surprise. The Silence Between Us is a good read for those looking for representation in books.
What Suits Your Boat?
Ten Minutes of Home: Heroes On The Homefront Mysteries #3 by Nell Branum – for those who enjoy fiction that revolves around World War II.
The Lost Girl Of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery by Stephanie Morrill – for those who enjoy books set in the 1920s.
The Silence Between Us by Alison Grevais – for those who enjoy fiction that provides disability representation.
Which books are for your TBR list?