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Middle-school novels and childrens books

Graphic Novels Middle School / Children

Brume Volume 1 by Jérôme Pélissier | book review

MariaAugust 28, 2025

Brume, a feisty wannabe witch, is on a quest to learn magic in the first volume of this enchanting graphic novel series for kids ages 7–11—perfect for fans of the Hicotea, Hilda, and Sorceline series. Brume is a tiny but mighty heroine with plenty to prove to the […]

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K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee | a book review

MariaJuly 18, 2025

A Korean-American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet in this romantic coming-of-age novel about chasing big dreams, for fans of Mary H. K. Choi […]

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Squire by Sara Alfageeh & Nadia Shammas | book review

MariaMay 28, 2025

Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself […]

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Audible Originals “Olaf’s Quest”

MariaApril 26, 2025

In the mornings, I like to put on an audiobook for my kids as I’m driving them to school. We have been listening to Audible’s Original “Olaf’s Quest” and it is a treat! Voiced with background sound effects including many actors, including yours truly […]

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Maria D.

Maria D.

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I am an avid reader and audiobook listener, who also enjoys doing a variety of arts and crafts such as painting, drawing, knitting, crocheting and the occasional cross-stitching. As a mother of four, I am continuously looking for age-appropriate, meaningful and valuable stories to teach lessons and spark the imagination.

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