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Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl by Cheston Hervey & Darren Doane
At a Glance Best for Ages 9 – 12 years old Length 188 pages Genre Magical Realism, Fantasy Biblical Worldview…
Middle Grade Novels
Novels great for 8 – 12 year old boys and girls to read or as a family read-aloud. All reviews include a synopsis of the book as well things to be on the look out for and opportunities in the books for Christian families to use in discipleship while enjoying great stories.
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Forbidden Child by Gwen Newell
Thirteen-year-old Piper Pascal has only ever known a city-sized cruise ship called The Escape, and she’ll do anything to please…
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A Place in the Sun by Jill Rubalcaba
In ancient Egypt, nine-year-old Senmut fashions a statue of a god in hopes to heal his father of a venomous…
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The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud by Jenny L. Cote
The morning a little Scottish terrier named Max hears a voice say, “Come to me” takes him on a grand…
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Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou
Vincent has given up on art, even though he is named after the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh. So when…
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Tales from the Odyssey: Part 1 by Mary Pope Osborne
Tales from the Odyssey recounts some of the most well-known stories from Odysseus’ adventures to fight for his country and…
