Pairing Classic and Modern Middle Grade Books
These are the books that formed my childhood. They are the gateways to my reading life and had me fall in love with reading. As a middle school librarian I was happy to discover new classics and favorites that I would love to share with you. Add these to gift lists for your favorite middle grader.
Magical Worlds
Both of these are portal fantasies that take you into new, magical worlds.
Fantastic Creatures
Anne McCaffrey is the queen of dragon writers and if she could pass her crown to anyone it may be Tui T. Sutherland.
Heartwarming Stories
Both of these books are sweet stories that will pull at your heart strings.
Intriguing Mysteries
If you were a mystery buff as a child. There are lots of choices. This is one of our favorites. You can also check out Premeditated Myrtle or Enola Holmes.
All About the Animals
For an amazing animal story with fabulous side characters these are our picks.
Adventures with Friends
Fun hijinks and adventures galore with these selections.
Tales of Survival
Survival stories are always a favorite and there are so many good ones out there. This is a pairing for the adventurer.
Hopefully these pairings will help you find some new favorites. Or will help you gift books to a middle grade reader in your life. We have many more books to share with you!
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Cozy up with a good read and hope to see you in the middle of a book,
Tracy and Amy
