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Daily Finds: Wednesday, October 14th
Daily Finds: Wednesday, October 14th
Oct 14
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Rootbound by Margaret Owen - ADVISABLE
Rootbound: A Tangled Novel by Margaret Owen, 316 pages. Random House, 2026. $19 Language: G (0 swears, though a couple of slant swears are...
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Daily Finds: Tuesday, October 13th
Daily Finds: Tuesday, October 13th
Oct 13
Written By Tattie
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Seeking Shelter in the Forest: “Her Kind” by Sophie Lefens
In times of uncertainty and upheaval, the lucky among us have friends or family we can lean on. They help us trust again after loss or traum...
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The Worst Witch
Nothing is going well for Mildred at Miss Cackle’s Academy, and she’s afraid that she’ll never be able to be a witch. However, she is in a u...
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Terror From the Cave by Jeff Strand - ADVISABLE
Terror From the Cave by Jeff Strand, 192 pages. Sourcebooks, 2026. $9 (pb)Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (br...
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Daily Finds: Monday, October 12th
Daily Finds: Monday, October 12th
Oct 12
Written By Tattie
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Design as an Answer to a Set of Questions
For Robert Earle Paige—fabric artist, textile designer, and arts educator—“Design is an answer to a set of questions.” Yet what are the ques...
Authors & Interviews
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (OCTOBER 12, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of ABSENT by Rex Ogle.
••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by Sh...
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Yule Be Sorry by Christopher Krovatin - ADVISABLE
Yule Be Sorry by Christopher Krovatin, 208 pages. Scholastic, 2026. $9 (pb)Language: PG (6 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (...
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The Christmas Yes List by Melissa Ferguson - OPTIONAL
The Christmas Yes List by Melissa Ferguson, 352 pages. Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins), 2026. $19.Language: PG (1 swear, 0 “f”); Mature Conte...
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Made Up To Kill (1940) by Kelley Roos
Haila Rogers is looking forward to the opening night of Green Apples, debuting on Broadway. Not entirely sure what the pull of a British com...
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War Boats by Jennifer A. Nielsen - ESSENTIAL
War Boats by Jennifer A. Nielsen, 304 pages. Scholastic, MARCH 2027. $19Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (war...
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No Such Thing as a Witch
Two kids help the witch who moves in next door, whose fudge allows them to talk to animals. Children's fantasy book.
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Daily Finds: Friday, October 9th
Daily Finds: Friday, October 9th
Oct 9
Written By Tattie
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PROJECT WOOFF
A contemporary fantasy perfect for new readers of middle grade. The text layout is easy to read and appealing illustrations appear frequentl...
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Daily Finds: Thursday, October 8th
Daily Finds: Thursday, October 8th
Oct 8
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You’re Dead To Me, Reed Walker by Gwenyth Reitz - OPTIONAL
You’re Dead To Me, Reed Walker by Gwenyth Reitz, 352 pages. Roaring Brook (Macmillan), 2026. $21Language: R (100+ swears, 25+ ‘f’); Mature C...
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Another Bonus Post for Prime Day: Wednesday, October 7th
Another Bonus Post for Prime Day: Wednesday, October 7th
Oct 7
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Bonus Post: Wednesday, October 7th
Bonus Post: Wednesday, October 7th
Oct 7
Written By Tattie
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