The Book Shire

Middle Grade Contemporary

Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

Roshani has out done herself yet again! Have you ever thought to yourself, "Why aren't there more eastern mythologies being written?" Well, I have. Thank [...]

The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko

"She might not have been the tallest or the bravest, but she was a good listener -- she had to be, if she wanted to learn important things. From experience, [...]

Greetings from Witness Protection! By Jake Burt

If you are looking for a FANTASTIC middle grade read to end your year with, this is a great choice! It’s a heartwarming adventure story that involves [...]

Click’d by Tamara Ireland Stone

This is such a great book! Allie is a girl with a mission – she’s focused and driven and incredibly smart and talented, but more than that she’s also [...]

One Hundred Spaghetti Strings by Jen Nails

I loved this book so much that I ran out and pre-ordered myself a hardback copy the second I finished reading it. It is such a cute and heartfelt read - the [...]

How to Stage a Catastrophe by Rebecca Donnelly

What a fun little book! The narration is witty and the staging dynamic in this adorable Middle Grade read that’s set up like a play. Perfect for budding [...]

Braced by Alyson Gerber

  What a great book for middle schoolers who feel out of place! I really didn’t know very much about scoliosis before I picked up this book, and I [...]

Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres

I have to say, when I started reading Stef Soto, Taco queen I expected something light and silly – what I got instead was a heartfelt and poignant novel [...]

Stacking the Shelves [13]

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and is about sharing the books that you have added to your shelves in the past week. The books can be [...]