“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

Category: Middle Grade Book Recommendations

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Trouble With Parsnips in all book formats

Do you have kids who are smart and creative and nobody notices?

Shy or quiet kids can get easily overlooked if they don’t learn public speaking skills. #nobodyhearsyou If this topic comes up in your house or class, you might enjoy a zany fairy tale adventure about what can go wrong . . . and right. . . when a quiet inventor princess learns to speak up! For ages 9 to 12, but the whole family can enjoy it.

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book shopping guide for kids ages 9 to 12

Shopping for Kids’ Books (ages 9 to 12) at your Home or Library?

It’s not easy to find books for kids ages 9 to 12. You can flip through picture books fairly easily, but books for elementary school or primary grades take longer to read. Here’s a little help for you–I suggest my new favorite book for this age group every month in my Readers List and once a year, I put all the recommendations together in a convenient book menu for you. Take it to the library or bookstore and amaze the kids with wonderful books to read!

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