Book Reviews for books that are age appropriate for middle graders (4th-6th grade).
Little Woody Stories by Woody Dykes (Summary taken from the back cover) “In a land far, far away called Wichita there was a magic street called Rutan. This street had a tree-lined tunnel that covered the sky. On this magic street lived a tribe of Indians called the Rutan Indians. These are their stories. I …
Dizzy Miss Lizzie by R.M. Clark (Summary taken from the back book cover) “Thirteen-year-old Kasey Madrid finally has the freedom she’s always wanted. Instead of putting up with sitters or camps, she can spend the summer home alone in their “new” house. Never mind that the house is a creepy old place built in the …
Holy Stable by Heidi Hanseen (Summary taken from the back book cover) “The heavenly gift of Christmas transforms hearts and homes. Create lasting memories as you experience with family and friends the shared affection at Jesus’ birth. Mary and Joseph’s devotion to God and sublime caring for each other will bring you to experience the …
What Are You Thinking? by Valerie Ackley This children’s book is so fun! I absolutely LOVE the message of this book! The book talks about how powerful our thoughts are, and how you can do whatever you put your mind to. It also discusses how if you have “yucky” thoughts when you wake up then …
The Crystal Prince by Jeanette Clinger Hurley (Summary taken from the back book cover) “Escape into a world of spellbinding adventure, a world where kindness is king, a world where faith and imagination separate life from death, a world where love is the key that unlocks both mystery and magic…Escape into the world of The …
The Adventures of Dod by Thomas R. Williams (Summary taken from the back cover of the book) “Years ago, a father went missing. Recently, a grandfather died. Now, fourteen-year-old Cole finds himself inexplicably transported to the world of Green, a place where he must use his special abilities and unique friendships to solve mysteries and, …
Summer Fit (www.summerfitlearning.com) (Summary taken from the back book cover.) “Keeping brains thinking & bodies active during school breaks is entertaining and engaging with Summer Fit workbooks and online games and activities. Created by educators, fitness trainers, and parents, Summer Fit activities focus on key areas of child development, including academics, physical fitness, and core …
Prince Etcheon and the Secret of the Ancient by Joann Arnold (Summary taken from the back book cover) “Etcheon always believed he would live and die in his small village that he moved to with his grandmother, Granna Fela–safe, loved, and protected. But with Granna’s death comes new information about Etcheon’s royal heritage and destiny, …
The Princess Bride by William Goldman (Summary taken from the back of the book.) “As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss of her true love, kidnapped by a mercenary and his henchmen, rescued by a pirate, forced to marry Prince Humperdinck, and rescued …
