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Comes the night

By Isobelle Carmody

3 stars

An intricate, but sometimes confusing story. Decidedly average.
Mexikid

By Pedro Martin

4 stars

A funny and poignant graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them.
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

By A.F. Steadman

5 stars

This is the fourth in the Skandar series, and quite frankly they just keep getting better. Looking forward to the next installment!
Apples Never Fall

By Liane Moriarty

4 stars

Took a little while to get into it, but was rewarding once I had.
Fire

By John Boyne

5 stars

This is the third book in John Boyne's Elements Quartet and following on from the previous two this packs a huge powerful punch. I found it engrossing, but also deeply challenging.
Return to Blood

By Michael Bennett

4 stars

A good read, but definitely not as captivating as the first in the series.
Earth

By John Boyne

5 stars

“Earth” is the second book in the “Elements” series. As in the first novella, John Boyne is one of those excellent writers who can weave a captivating story while courageously exploring the complexities of life.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Vol. 2

By Matsuri Akai

4 stars
Unseen Academicals

By Terry Pratchett

4 stars

While this story was never exactly anywhere close to one of my favourites in the Discworld books, I'd be lying if I said it wasn’t very good! It has everything. Star-crossed romance between an orc and a kitchen maid, underdog sports story, and a heartwarming tale of raising Ankh-Morpork out of the mud and into civilised behaviour once and for all.
Sparrow Wing

By Jessica Khoury

5 stars

Overall, this is an excellent middle grade fantasy with the perfect amount of suspense and danger. Great characters, strong themes of friendship and being true to yourself. Can’t wait to read volume two!
Keeper of the Rend

By Lisa Maxwell

4 stars

Keeper of the Rend is a story of friendship, perseverance and courage. As two children team up to protect the world against a dark invasion, they discover the true value of teamwork and trust.
Slugfest

By Gordon Korman

4 stars

Slugfest is a funny, thoughtful exploration of identity and what it means to be part of a team. Full of Korman’s trademark story elements, this book especially shines for its incorporation of sports, teamwork, and navigating new friendships across middle school social ranks.
Fairy Tale

By Stephen King

3 stars

A book of two halves. Loved the beginning and his relationship with Bowditch. Went down from there.
Better the Blood

By Michael Bennett

5 stars

Great NZ crime thriller.
Invisible

By Christina Diaz Gonzalez

3 stars

A great premise about accepting others as they are and not judging anyone without having to know them. It also represents the possibility of changing this world to the best by doing simple acts of kindness. But I think the characters were lacking some depth and needed more space to let their personalities develop.
The Grimmelings

By Rachael King

4 stars

A intriguing middle-grade fantasy adventure of loyalty, courage, and being careful what you wish for.
Age of Enchantment

By Anna James

4 stars

Anna James has created an original magic world, which I thought was compelling and well thought out. The conception of seasonal magic and her use of 'knots' and 'tangles' within this magic realm felt original and refreshing and would make me want to read the next chronicle in the series.
United as One

By Pittacus Lore

4 stars

The seventh and final book in the I Am Number Four series. This action-packed YA series finally came to a satisfying conclusion.
The Raven’s Eye Runaways

By Claire Mabey

4 stars

Beautifully written and inventive fantasy story. Would have given it a higher rating, but was somewhat confusing at the start. Worthwhile reading on.
My Status as an My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's

By Matsuri Akai

4 stars
Masterminds - Payback

By Gordon Korman

5 stars

The final book in the Masterminds series — about a group of kids who discover they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history. A satisfying end to a great series that managed to maintain its momentum from beginning to end.
Ghostlight

By Kenneth Oppel

3 stars

Ghostlight is a mildly spooky middle grade novel. Unfortunately, the book felt too long to be a successful read. The action occasionally felt repetitive, and some of the chapters ran on too long to keep the pages turning. Overall, a solid but not a great read.
Water

By John Boyne

5 stars

A powerful story of a woman, a wife, and a mother coming to terms with her husband's crimes and the pain, shock, loss and void that it has caused. Beautifully written.
Being Magdalene

By Fleur Beale

5 stars

A great finish to the trilogy. I really enjoyed the entire series about the Pilgrims with great characters and a story that draws you into their world. Highly recommended!
Fourth Wing

By Rebecca Yarros

5 stars

Great read - an action filled fantasy.
School Trip

By Jerry Craft

4 stars

Third volume in this graphic novel series that dives deeply into the themes of race, friendship and personal growth.
Mr Villain’s Day Off

By Yuu Morikawa

4 stars

One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world—but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This irreverent, but fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock!
The Bellwoods Games

By Celia Krampien

4 stars

Perfect for fans who like ghosts and the supernatural, this beautifully creepy, highly illustrated middle grade novel follows a girl who hopes to fix her outcast status through a game in the haunted woods, only to discover that some legends shouldn’t be played with.
The Amulet of Samarkand

By Jonathan Stroud

3 stars
Let the Monster Out

By Chad Lucas

4 stars

An equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing––and accepting––your fears. Themes of family violence and neurodiversity also sensitively tackled.
New Kid

By Jerry Craft

4 stars

A graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real.
Spark Hunter

By Sonya Wilson

4 stars

New Zealand bush and birds with a bit of magic and Maori history and legend thrown in. Great story.
The Dark Becomes Her

By Judy I. Lin

4 stars

A sinister tale of the supernatural, sisterhood, and the shadows that rule our darkest desires.
Class Act

By Jerry Craft

4 stars

A graphic novel detailing the joys and frustrations of being a kid in middle school—made even more frustrating when you're one of a handful of Black kids at a nearly all-white rich school.
Scorch Dragons

By Amie Kaufman

4 stars

Scorch Dragons continues the journey that started in Ice Wolves with flying colours. While it does take a while to truly get going, it really takes off when it does. A great adventure story with strong themes of family, friendship and loyalty.
The Revenge of Seven

By Pittacus Lore

4 stars

Tense, exciting and full of energy.
Criminal Destiny

By Gordon Korman

5 stars

The second in the series is proving to be as good as the first with enough twists and turns to satisfy the most action hungry fan.
Master Minds

By Gordon Korman

5 stars

Full of unexpected twists and revelations - this book was not what I expected in a very, good way. A great read for middle grade aged readers.
Wait Till Helen Comes

By Mary Downing Hahn

3 stars
Under the Mountain

By Muarice Gee

3 stars
Release the Wolves

By Stefan Bachmann

5 stars

Amazing chilling horror fantasy. Relatable characters, forging their path and fighting back against those who have been oppressing them for centuries.
Faker

By Gordon Korman

4 stars

Another easy read from Gordon Korman - a humorous story about family, loyalty, and doing the right thing
Spy Camp

By Stuart Gibbs

5 stars

In the second book in the Spy School series, top-secret training continues into summer for aspiring spy Ben Ripley—and so does the danger. Action packed, with more than a touch of humour. Great read for middle grade aged kids.
I am Rebecca

By Fleur Beale

5 stars

Part 2 in the “I am not Esther” series. A riveting look into the inner workings of a religious cult.
I am not Esther

By Fleur Beale

4 stars

In Esther, Fleur Beale creates a realistic and compelling portrait of a teenager going through her worst nightmare.
Ice Wolves

By Amie Kaufman

4 stars

Twelve year old twins, each destined to take a different path, struggle to find each other when they are spearated. An action packed adventure with relatable characters.
Nine Girls

By Stacy Gregg

4 stars
Jinx: The Wizards Apprentice

By Sage Blackwood

5 stars

A great middle grade fantasy read. Fast paced and full of very likeable characters.
Brainwalker

By Robyn Mundell

4 stars

Fourteen-year-old Bernard thinks outside the box. The only problem is that neither his school nor his ultra-rational physicist father appreciate his unique ideas. After his frustrated father leaves him unattended, Bernard does what any teen would wander into the particle accelerator and accidentally get transported into his Dad's brain! If you like incredible fantasy worlds, fast-paced entertainment, and the human mind, then you’ll really enjoy this amazing journey inside the brain.
The Subtle Knife

By Philip Pullman

4 stars

The Subtle Knife, the second book in the His Dark Materials series. The novel continues the adventures of Lyra Belacqua as she investigates the mysterious Dust phenomenon and searches for her father. Will Parry is introduced as a companion to Lyra, and together they explore the new realms to which they have both been introduced.

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