The Reading Corner Blog

Aristotle is a milky white kitten, and he has much to learn about the world. An old witch named Bella Donna adopts him and brings him...

A duo of trickster tales for younger readers. These stories take place "A long time ago, before animals stopped talking to humans." In...

Gabby chews gum everywhere she goes, including as she sleeps. Everything is going well until an enormous gum-bubble pops all over her and...

The second world war is picking up speed in Tally's little town in England. Many children are being sent away from their families for...

The three countries that once made up North America are now one - crammed into a huge city where every move of every citizen is being...

After a mysterious man turns up dead in eleven year-old Flavia de Luce's cucumber patch, she takes it upon herself to solve the case....

When a child graduates from being an 'early reader' to reading middle grade fiction, that is certainly something to be excited about.

Realistic and sweet, this book really surprised me! Heartstopper may be my favorite graphic novel now, and there is just one reason for...

This book was a strange read for me. In the beginning, I thought I was in for another typical teen novel. You know, the ones where all...

This artful and mysterious book is a wonderful example of middle grade fantasy. With just the right mixture of thrill, humor, mystery,...

Mysterious, heartfelt, and exciting, The Invention of Hugo Cabret is sure to get the cogs turning in your head. The story centers around...

Funny, heartfelt, and exciting, The Islands of Chaldea is a wonderful novel for tweens. The story is of a young girl (Aileen) and her...

Seven legged marsupials, gender-neutral blobs, and slimy grass! This book is certainly strange - and strangely delightful. I didn't...

This magical and exciting adventure is sure to be enjoyed. The Secret of Platform 13 is highly engaging, out of the box, and ridiculously...

The Fault in our Stars is a love story like no other. Yes, the teens' personalities are a little too much like they are in all of the...

This is the story of a young girl named Rosie and her struggles with bullying, as well as her love of ballet. In Rosie's Nutcracker...

The Night Circus is an enchanting story of a game between two young magicians, taking place in a circus that is only open at night. The...

Pax is the story of a boy named Peter and his beloved fox, Pax. When Peter's family has to move in with his Grandpa, he is forced to...

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is a book series about a young girl named Clementine. She is funny, creative, emotional, and very willing...

This is a wonderful series by Jasper Fforde that gives a fresh and very strange view of literature. It may be a little hard to get into...