Browsing: Middle Grade

When siblings John and Sarah discover they’ve accidentally time-traveled to ancient Egypt, they’ll have to brave scorpions and tomb robbers if they want to make it home! “An engaging, eventful, history-based fantasy with realistic protagonists and an enjoyable, twist-filled plot” (Kirkus Reviews).

Nnedi Okorafor’s acclaimed first novel for middle grade readers introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help…

An exciting adventure: When his family moves to Whidbey Island, 12-year-old Dylan uncovers a hidden society brimming with secrets… Can he defeat a crew of ghostly sailors and a ferocious sea monster as he hunts for the long-lost treasure of a legendary pirate?

“Riveting… intelligent” (Booklist): Bakus are the robot pets that revolutionized the world — and when 12-year-old Lacey Chu repairs one, she gains admission to the elite academy of her dreams! “A feast for the imagination” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Iggy doesn’t believe his little brother when he says he hears a monster in the attic… until they discover their plastic dinosaurs have come to life! After the dinos escape and start terrorizing the neighborhood, can the siblings stop them before it’s too late?

When Tom and Sarah flee the cruel Weatherly Orphanage to uncover the truth about Tom’s past, the two friends uncover a vast conspiracy! This spellbinding adventure “offers nearly nonstop action, with escapades both perilous and amusing, and exhilarating hairsbreadth escapes” (Kirkus Reviews).

A captivating fairy tale retelling: Snow White and her companions hatch a plan to seize control of the kingdom from Snow’s cruel stepmother. But the Evil Queen will do anything to keep her power — even if it means poisoning a prince…