Some kids can’t get their noses out of a book, and some kids need a little more encouragement to crack one open. But if you can put a compelling book in their hands, like the five middle grade reads in this list, you may be pleasantly surprised by how easily even the most reluctant reader […]
Gordon Korman is in the midst of a wildly prolific career that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. His books have been translated into 32 languages, and have sold over 28 MILLION copies! I was a fan as a young adult of his first book, This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall, […]
When Cameron Boxer almost burns down the house because of his tunnel-vision obsession with video games, his parents force him out of the basement and into society. He forms a fake club called P.A.G. (Positive Action Group) to get his parents off his back, which soon becomes way too real for his liking. I don’t […]
Though Gordon Korman is perhaps best known for his humorous middle grade books and series, he’s also written numerous action-adventure titles during his nearly four-decade career. His newest series, Masterminds, is a thrilling mix of the two genres. And with the second installment—Criminal Destiny—newly available this month, there’s no better time to jump on board.