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Check out this list for suggestions about middle grade books for children and teens.

Magical realism, corruption, chance meetings and opposite attractions are all at play in these tales.

So, you finished Harry Potter. You may feel like nothing will ever compare, but don't give up before you try! Here's a few titles that might magically fill the void.

Sometimes when I read a book, I have a longing - not to re-read, but to have that first experience with it again. Here's a few titles I wish I could open up again from the very beginning.

6th Grade Battle Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you're interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and Overdrive (library card required) or ask your local library staff for help!

Camp Green Lake is neither a camp or a lake. A jeuvenile discovers mysteries of his family history as he digs holes for punishment.

In Heather Vogel Frederick's Absolutely Truly, she crafts a wonderful introduction to cozy mysteries for younger readers.

What kind of bird are you? A hummingbird or maybe a cardinal? Perhaps a falcon, a crow, or even a penguin? Librarians are often thought to be owls, but if I were a bird, I believe I would be a cockatiel or a parrot. Garnet, a young 16-year old girl living in the 1920s and our main character, believes she is a sparrow because of how “normal” her life is so far.

Get ready to get your code on with these cool books.