2012 has been a great year for Middle Grade! I have to admit, trying to selected "the best" is an impossible task, but alas, I've put together 10 of my favorites: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdomby Christopher Healy Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you?... Continue Reading →
Looking for some cozy, wintertime reads? Check-out the list below for some of our top picks for the holidays! The Chronicles of Narnia "The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, is one of the very few sets of books that should be read three times: in childhood, early adulthood, and late in life. In brief,... Continue Reading →
This week, we're featuring a variety of shopping guides to help you buy the best books for everyone on your list. Today, we've got the must-have books for your middle grade reader! The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You've never heard of them,... Continue Reading →
This week, for our October Book of the Month, we're bringing you some great Haunted Reads book suggestions! Today, since it's also Middle Grade Monday, we're featuring some great MG suggestions: Coraline by Neil Gaiman Coraline's often wondered what's behind the locked door in the drawing room. It reveals only a brick wall when she... Continue Reading →
It hit bookshelves just two weeks ago, and already entered number seven on the top ten children’s bestsellers list. But who’s surprised? Rebecca Stead hit her first middle grade homerun with When you Reach Me, and now she’s back with another bit magic in Liar & Spy. I asked Rebecca to stop by Novel Novice... Continue Reading →
It hit bookshelves just two weeks ago, and already entered number seven on the top ten children’s bestsellers list. But who’s surprised? Rebecca Stead hit her first middle grade homerun with When you Reach Me, and now she’s back with another bit magic in Liar & Spy. I asked Rebecca to stop by Novel Novice... Continue Reading →
I love Rebecca Stead. She possesses the rare and noble magic of weaving characters together from the inside out – internal organs and bones included. The life she breathes into her cast of misfits’ makes you feel you could invite each of them to breakfast, and know exactly how to prepare their eggs. When You... Continue Reading →
I love Rebecca Stead. She possesses the rare and noble magic of weaving characters together from the inside out – internal organs and bones included. The life she breathes into her cast of misfits’ makes you feel you could invite each of them to breakfast, and know exactly how to prepare their eggs. When You... Continue Reading →
The truth is... My plan was to write a post on what sells Middle Grade books (for all you aspiring and new MG writers). But as I did the research, I realized it best come from the horse's mouth. After reading Shrinking Violet Promotion (Marketing for Introverts) blog on the subject, I knew I needed to share... Continue Reading →
In honor of today's release of The Second Spy, Novel Novice is giving away two author-signed copies of Olive's latest adventure! To enter, answer the question below and submit along with your name and address. The entries with the most creative responses win!
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