July 2023 Book Recommendations
Happy Summer!
Next month it’s time to head back to school and while I’m hopeful you’re still enjoying a relaxing summer, I’ve already started thinking about the upcoming year! In August, I’ll be kicking off a referral program for this newsletter. I’ve been thinking about potential rewards, but wanted to hear from you! Vote from the list below or leave a comment below with your ideas for incentives you’d like to earn for referring people to the Books for Kids newsletter.
My goal is simple: Provide book recommendations you can trust so your 8-12 year-old reader can find their next right book.
Dread Watch
Written by Jared Agard, this is a supernatural book written from Caleb’s perspective. Filled with thrills, chills, pranks, and a mystery, this book is perfect for readers looking for a clean ghost story.
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Freddie vs the Family Curse
Equal parts thrilling and funny, this ghost story is written by Tracy Badua. Freddie is in a race against time to break a family curse before being trapped in an amulet forever! Another book perfect for readers looking for a clean ghost story.
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Hummingbird
Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive doesn’t want her brittle bone disease to get in the way of all the adventures she wants to take. Next up on the list, attending traditional school. Then she hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird and she becomes determined to solve the mystery and request a wish.
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The Missing Ace (The Mysterious World of Cosentino #1)
Cosentino is caught performing magic and illusions in an old theatre and thrown in the dungeon at the bottom of the castle. Will he be able to escape?!? This illustrated chapter book is perfect for younger middle grade readers (ages 7-10).
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The Peach Pit
Enjoy the second book of The Great Peach Experiment series (although you don’t need to read book one first, you can just jump right in!) as the Peaches work to turn a run-down mansion into a bed and breakfast. This is a heartwarming family story similar to the Penderwicks or Vanderbeekers.
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Witchlings
Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. But this year Seven finds out she is a Spare, so she invokes the impossible task. An engaging story with magic and nonstop action!
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