Yes, Sweep is absolutely wonderful. Several of the others are already on my TBR. One of the most realistic depictions I’ve read of how kids process trauma and an absolutely amazing book is The War that Saved My Life. Take care.
We love a lot of the books you recommended too! Sweep was one of my top books of 2020. We’re reading The Wingfeather Saga right now (still on book 1). Other favorite middle grades are Out of My Mind (about a girl who is paralyzed and unable to speak), Esparanza Rising, Tuesdays at the Castle, The World’s Greatest Detective, Inkheart, Princess Academy and The Phantom Tollbooth.
Ooh, I have Out of My Mind out from the library now (for MGM), I've heard a lot of good things about it! Rae loves Esperanza Rising and I have that one out too but for whatever reason I'm struggling with actually starting it.
@@ChantelReadsAllDay definitely read Out of My Mind if you can. I cried a lot and it’s a bit of a downer, but I feel like it’s a really important book. It completely changed how I saw disabled people. The author has a daughter that’s similar to the main character, so she’s writing from a more experienced perspective.
How cool it is that you listen to middle grade audiobooks as a family 😍 When do you read it? How did you insert that in your little ones lives? I’d love to see a video, or a talk about it in a reading vlog, or just a blog post. I find it fascinating
For our family read alouds we usually listen to an audiobook during lunch or supper, sometimes both if we are really enjoying the book. Less right now with a six month old . . .
I've read all of the books on your list, except for 4 of them. My recent favorites not on your list include: Song for a whale, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles (Dealing with Dragons is #1), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and its two companion books, and City Spies. Childhood favorites: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine and Beauty by Robin McKinley.
Oh Wingfeather! It's hard to explain the stories so don't feel bad :) I don't fully know how to put into words what my experience with the Wingfeather Saga was like. It's beautiful and unusual. The characters and themes are rich! It affected me very deeply - 3 times caused me to weep! And I have never cried at a book before. I was able to listen to Andrew Peterson read through the entire series live on YT in 2020! Very cool
We have listened to the first of The Wingfeather saga and loved it. I bought the series for my daughter's birthday so we can start on book 2. Another book that really impacted me is Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullally Hunt. A must read!
I liked the York series by Laura Ruby. They have a very steam-punk vibe. Have you read Surviving the Applewhites? I love that book. There is a foster kid in that storyline and homeschooling! I also loved Howl's Moving Castle, mostly because the main character is cursed and becomes an old woman. Her inner monologue on facing her fears is great; she takes on this attitude of being unconcerned about a lot of things because she figures that no one is going to bother such an old lady. I just felt that I could learn lessons about aging courageously from her. My library has that book in the kid section, but Google calls it YA.
Sweet, I have the first York book out from the library and am hoping to get to it for middle grade March! I don't think I've read Surviving the Applewhites but the title sounds so familiar, I'll look it up! And read Howl's Moving Castle last March and am totally in the minority here but I didn't enjoy it. 🤷♀️
Thank you for the recommendations! I have put several on hold. I enjoy reading middle grade and YA books, if well written and well laid out. A fact my hubby just found out despite me always being of this mind. He was surprised I was reading in his words, "a kid book". I told him if the plot is well written it can appeal to adults, too!!!! 😀 The book in question was, "Five Little Peppers and How they grew" by Margaret Sidney (which is still new to me). However, a current favorite, that I am reading is the: "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place" series by Maryrose Wood. I am on book three (and this my first read through so no idea how it ends). It is about a governess named Penelope and three odd pupils who were raised by wolves. I don't want to give too much away so I will leave it there. It is set in Victorian England. It is a mystery type series (six books in total). I think you might enjoy it. The only book(s) you mentioned that I have heard of was "Anne of Green Gables". I read the whole series as a kid. I re-read the first book (last year...I think). I found Anne annoying as you said...which is funny because I LOVED the series as a young girl.
Love your recommendations. I have a huge middle grade recommendation for you as well, it was one of my favorite series growing up and I think you and your kids would love them. I know how much you love Chronicles of Narnia, as much as I do. So I think you should really pick up the trilogy Journey to Joona by Kim V. Engelmann. She is a Christian author, and these books are incredible. They may be hard to find, but maybe you can interlibrary loan them. 😁
You have me curious about that trilogy! I'll have to see if my library has them, the website seems to currently be down so I'll have to check tomorrow!
I loved the Wingfeather Saga but I did it on audio and didn't know there were footnotes! Did they not read them on the audio? I definitely need to get a copy and reread if not!
No, the footnotes weren't read on audio! There is an entire (lengthy) footnote about Snot Wax candles and all sorts of other things, at least get the books from the library so you can read the footnotes.
Okay just added The Wingfeather Saga to my hold list! I had started it a while ago and enjoyed it but had to return it and then just forgot about it! I also added Bob. I think Sam will really enjoy that and maybe it is one I can do for the Hey Reader-athon read in a one day prompt. I looked through my shelf and I don't have anything I could read in a day on there :-P
I remember I read Annika Thor's Faraway Island when I was a kid and I really loved it and a couple years ago I bought the whole series of 4 books to reread them and I still haven't. I think I'll finally do it in March haha. The story in that series is kinda important to know - it's about two Jewish sisters who escape to Sweden during WW2.
My kids have all next week off of school so I am ordering all the Middle grade that I can for my 10 year old.🙂. He is kind of picky though lol. My library had Book Scavenger and Bob so I will start with those! Thanks for the recommendations!! P.S you should look into the Wild Robot series. I think you would like them🙂
The prompts for middlegrade march are actually already released i think yesterday. They have 5 prompts. *Read a book with a silhouette on the cover. I think im going to read the other alice for this. Or maybe wonderscape if that one counts. * read a book with a strong family element. The pinch of magic serie or pages and co serie would be great for this one. Im going to read the splendid secrets of Lilly pills lane. * read a book that features a journey or adventure. Im either going to read wonderscape of the winter house hotel * read a retelling My favorite middlegrade retellings are a witch guide on how to cook with children (hansel and gretel) Nightbooks (hansel and gretel) The land of stories serie ( brother grimm fairytales) Im going to read spindle and the sleeper if I get it in time from the libary. * read a book from the decade you were born. Im.going to read witches by roald dahl. The group book is brave. Im participating for the first time. I really liked some of your recommendations so im going to look them.up on goodreads.
These all sound interesting! There's a middle grade book called Jip: His Story which my brother loved when he was younger and still does but I never read it and I feel like I missed out so it is now on my TBR this year. I wonder has anyone here read it?
@@ChantelReadsAllDay you should make a video about authors like anything just talking about what you like about their books and iam afraid about people saying their books is christian fiction but it preaches about prosperity gospel i really need some warning in that area.
I've never heard of Petey, I'll have to look that one up. Have you read Anne of Avonlea? I think she gets less annoying in that book and I quite enjoy her.
I absolutely LOVE and ADORE the "Keeper of the Lost Cities" series! 💖💖💖
Yes, Sweep is absolutely wonderful. Several of the others are already on my TBR. One of the most realistic depictions I’ve read of how kids process trauma and an absolutely amazing book is The War that Saved My Life. Take care.
Yes, I enjoyed The War That Saved My Life, good suggestion!
A six month old! Bless you ♥️ 😍 Love your channel, you give off such such calm and positive vibes with all your videos 😍
Haha, I think any calm vibes this time were because I was half asleep . . . 😂
@@ChantelReadsAllDay Bless you, and bless your heart for taking in and looking after children most at need ♥️
We love a lot of the books you recommended too! Sweep was one of my top books of 2020. We’re reading The Wingfeather Saga right now (still on book 1).
Other favorite middle grades are Out of My Mind (about a girl who is paralyzed and unable to speak), Esparanza Rising, Tuesdays at the Castle, The World’s Greatest Detective, Inkheart, Princess Academy and The Phantom Tollbooth.
Ooh, I have Out of My Mind out from the library now (for MGM), I've heard a lot of good things about it!
Rae loves Esperanza Rising and I have that one out too but for whatever reason I'm struggling with actually starting it.
@@ChantelReadsAllDay definitely read Out of My Mind if you can. I cried a lot and it’s a bit of a downer, but I feel like it’s a really important book. It completely changed how I saw disabled people. The author has a daughter that’s similar to the main character, so she’s writing from a more experienced perspective.
I LOVE the Wingfeather Saga! It's one of my favorite series of all time.
It's so good!
LOVED this video! I already placed several of these on hold ! Thank you!
Sweet, I hope you enjoy them!
What a fun video! Thanks for all the recs! I have lots of middle grade on my TBR so looking forward to March!
Thanks for the middle grade recommendations! I always enjoy hearing about new and interesting books for the kiddos. Happy reading!
I hope you find some they enjoy!
Wow! I just discovered your channel yesterday and now I am binge watching your videos! ❤️Lots of love from England!💖
Aww, thanks for being here!
@@ChantelReadsAllDay my pleasure❤️
OMG, I AM ABOUT TO FINISH " Winterhouse " and ot sooooo good. I LOVED IT.
I picked up Bob on your recommendation and loved it, such a sweet funny little story. I definitely need to pick up Wingfeather Saga one of these days!
Ooh, yes! I think you would really enjoy the Wingfeather Saga!
I am excited to read middle grade next month! I just got sweep from my library and I am looking forward to it!
I hope you enjoy it!
These are all fantastic recommendations! Sweep will always be a favorite.
Thanks Amanda!!!
How cool it is that you listen to middle grade audiobooks as a family 😍
When do you read it? How did you insert that in your little ones lives? I’d love to see a video, or a talk about it in a reading vlog, or just a blog post. I find it fascinating
For our family read alouds we usually listen to an audiobook during lunch or supper, sometimes both if we are really enjoying the book. Less right now with a six month old . . .
I love the sound of Bob! So sweet.
It's both sweet and funny! I hope you enjoy it!
Gone Away Lake is another old favorite. I still want to grow up to be Mrs. Cheever.
I've read all of the books on your list, except for 4 of them. My recent favorites not on your list include: Song for a whale, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles (Dealing with Dragons is #1), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and its two companion books, and City Spies. Childhood favorites: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine and Beauty by Robin McKinley.
Beauty was my childhood favorite too.
Ooh, I have City Spies out from the library right now! And I haven't read those others, I'll have to see if I can get my hands on them!
Oh Wingfeather! It's hard to explain the stories so don't feel bad :)
I don't fully know how to put into words what my experience with the Wingfeather Saga was like. It's beautiful and unusual. The characters and themes are rich! It affected me very deeply - 3 times caused me to weep! And I have never cried at a book before.
I was able to listen to Andrew Peterson read through the entire series live on YT in 2020! Very cool
We had just finished listening to the series when Andrew Peterson started his read through but I've heard really good things!
We have listened to the first of The Wingfeather saga and loved it. I bought the series for my daughter's birthday so we can start on book 2. Another book that really impacted me is Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullally Hunt. A must read!
I haven't read Fish in a Tree but I've heard good things!
I liked the York series by Laura Ruby. They have a very steam-punk vibe. Have you read Surviving the Applewhites? I love that book. There is a foster kid in that storyline and homeschooling! I also loved Howl's Moving Castle, mostly because the main character is cursed and becomes an old woman. Her inner monologue on facing her fears is great; she takes on this attitude of being unconcerned about a lot of things because she figures that no one is going to bother such an old lady. I just felt that I could learn lessons about aging courageously from her. My library has that book in the kid section, but Google calls it YA.
Sweet, I have the first York book out from the library and am hoping to get to it for middle grade March! I don't think I've read Surviving the Applewhites but the title sounds so familiar, I'll look it up! And read Howl's Moving Castle last March and am totally in the minority here but I didn't enjoy it. 🤷♀️
Thank you for the recommendations! I have put several on hold. I enjoy reading middle grade and YA books, if well written and well laid out. A fact my hubby just found out despite me always being of this mind. He was surprised I was reading in his words, "a kid book". I told him if the plot is well written it can appeal to adults, too!!!! 😀 The book in question was, "Five Little Peppers and How they grew" by Margaret Sidney (which is still new to me). However, a current favorite, that I am reading is the: "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place" series by Maryrose Wood. I am on book three (and this my first read through so no idea how it ends). It is about a governess named Penelope and three odd pupils who were raised by wolves. I don't want to give too much away so I will leave it there. It is set in Victorian England. It is a mystery type series (six books in total). I think you might enjoy it.
The only book(s) you mentioned that I have heard of was "Anne of Green Gables". I read the whole series as a kid. I re-read the first book (last year...I think). I found Anne annoying as you said...which is funny because I LOVED the series as a young girl.
Wish is my favorite book!!! ! I recommend to EVERYONE. Finally someone recommends it to. I am so happy😭😭😭😭😭😭guys PLZ PLZ PLZZZZZZZ read wish
Love your recommendations. I have a huge middle grade recommendation for you as well, it was one of my favorite series growing up and I think you and your kids would love them. I know how much you love Chronicles of Narnia, as much as I do. So I think you should really pick up the trilogy Journey to Joona by Kim V. Engelmann. She is a Christian author, and these books are incredible. They may be hard to find, but maybe you can interlibrary loan them. 😁
You have me curious about that trilogy! I'll have to see if my library has them, the website seems to currently be down so I'll have to check tomorrow!
I loved the Wingfeather Saga but I did it on audio and didn't know there were footnotes! Did they not read them on the audio? I definitely need to get a copy and reread if not!
No, the footnotes weren't read on audio! There is an entire (lengthy) footnote about Snot Wax candles and all sorts of other things, at least get the books from the library so you can read the footnotes.
Oh, i read Brandon sanderson's Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians, which i thought was hilarious, especially the audiobook. Maybe that's middlegrade!
I'll have to read those ones, I haven't even heard of them!
Okay just added The Wingfeather Saga to my hold list! I had started it a while ago and enjoyed it but had to return it and then just forgot about it! I also added Bob. I think Sam will really enjoy that and maybe it is one I can do for the Hey Reader-athon read in a one day prompt. I looked through my shelf and I don't have anything I could read in a day on there :-P
Bob would be such an easy book to read in a day, great idea!
Keeper of the Lost Cities is my favorite book series ever, I just finished book 8.5 Unlocked
The middle grade book Nevermore is a favorite on mine.
Yes, that's a pretty good one!
I remember I read Annika Thor's Faraway Island when I was a kid and I really loved it and a couple years ago I bought the whole series of 4 books to reread them and I still haven't. I think I'll finally do it in March haha. The story in that series is kinda important to know - it's about two Jewish sisters who escape to Sweden during WW2.
I've never heard of that series but it sounds really good, I'll have to check it out!
My kids have all next week off of school so I am ordering all the Middle grade that I can for my 10 year old.🙂. He is kind of picky though lol. My library had Book Scavenger and Bob so I will start with those! Thanks for the recommendations!!
P.S you should look into the Wild Robot series. I think you would like them🙂
Oh yes, hopefully you can find some books he likes! I have read the Wild Robot series and enjoyed it!
Ohhh!!! Haha sorry for some reason I thought you hadn't read them! Oops!🤷♀️
@@angelahenry2493 I don't think I've talked about them here because it's been awhile since I read them!
The prompts for middlegrade march are actually already released i think yesterday. They have 5 prompts.
*Read a book with a silhouette on the cover. I think im going to read the other alice for this. Or maybe wonderscape if that one counts.
* read a book with a strong family element.
The pinch of magic serie or pages and co serie would be great for this one. Im going to read the splendid secrets of Lilly pills lane.
* read a book that features a journey or adventure.
Im either going to read wonderscape of the winter house hotel
* read a retelling
My favorite middlegrade retellings are a witch guide on how to cook with children (hansel and gretel)
Nightbooks (hansel and gretel)
The land of stories serie ( brother grimm fairytales)
Im going to read spindle and the sleeper if I get it in time from the libary.
* read a book from the decade you were born.
Im.going to read witches by roald dahl.
The group book is brave.
Im participating for the first time. I really liked some of your recommendations so im going to look them.up on goodreads.
Yes, I've watched the announcement videos already! They just hadn't been released when I filmed this.
@@ChantelReadsAllDay that makes sense, im looking forward to your silhouette recommendations. That prompt was somehow a bit hard for me.
These all sound interesting!
There's a middle grade book called Jip: His Story which my brother loved when he was younger and still does but I never read it and I feel like I missed out so it is now on my TBR this year. I wonder has anyone here read it?
I've never read that one, I'll have to look it up!
Do you have a recommendation for action/mystery/thrilling books? 😅 sory i really want to 😙
So far I'm liking Carrie Stuart Parks' books!
Do you have any recommendation for romance that us unpredictable?😅
Anything by Jaime Jo Wright or Terri Blackstock!
@@ChantelReadsAllDay you should make a video about authors like anything just talking about what you like about their books and iam afraid about people saying their books is christian fiction but it preaches about prosperity gospel i really need some warning in that area.
And I thought -40 in Quebec was bad!
Lol I thought I was the only one that thought Anne from Anne of Green Gables was annoying. My all time favorite MG is Petey by Ben Mikaelson.
I've never heard of Petey, I'll have to look that one up. Have you read Anne of Avonlea? I think she gets less annoying in that book and I quite enjoy her.
I don't think I've read middle grade books from the US before, and these book stories sound weirdly much more interesting than most adult books 🤷
I find there is a lot of creativity in middle grade books!
I feel like the ann of green gables was bi....I had to stop the audio.