Topic: middle grade readers

2 Vegbooks reviews tagged middle grade readers.

Out of My Shell by Jenny Goebel

August 21st, 2019Review by Kristin WaldBooks

12-year-old Olivia (Liv) is starting her family’s annual summer vacation, but this year is very different because her father is staying home. OUT OF MY SHELL, by Jenny Goebel, follows Olivia as she pushes boundaries,…

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Tags: ActivismComing of AgeenvironmentalismJenny Goebelmiddle grade readersOut of My Shellsea turtlessummer vacation

Stef Soto, Taco Queen

January 5th, 2019Review by Jennifer KaliBooks

My 9-year old daughter and I really enjoyed reading the novel Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres together. Stef is in middle school and is the child of immigrant parents. Throughout the book, she comes to terms…

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Tags: Female Protagonistimmigrant experienceJennifer Torresmiddle grade readersmiddle schoolStef Soto Taco Queentacos