• Lists

    Middle Ages in Middle Grade

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    I’m a big fan of historical fiction, especially in chapter books and middle grade. I devoured the American Girl series as a kid and really loved learning about times gone by. Today’s book list, filled with chapter books, middle grade titles, and nonfiction works focuses on one specific time period…

  • Reviews

    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True

    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True written by Gerald Morris was such a fun read and something that I think both boys and girls in elementary school would enjoy!  Morris combines humor and Arthurian legend seamlessly in a way that is easily accessible to children – especially those who want…

  • Reviews

    The Crowfield Curse

    If the deepest secret has been spoken… can the deadliest curse be broken?  So begins, The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh a medieval story about an orphan 14-year-old, William,  and the abbey he serves.  After finding a magical hobgoblin in the woods, in dire need of help, William learns that he…