FORGOTTEN TREASURE
BBAW
MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS
Today’s BBAW post is supposed to be about a book we think should get more attention from book bloggers. Rather than discuss just one book, I decided to take on middle grade books as a whole. I told you before that I can be sneaky.
Where oh where are all the middle grade book reviews? Seriously – where are they? I may not know where they ARE, but I sure know where they ARE NOT. They are not on the blogs I follow or come upon and they are not on goodreads. Well, there are a few here and there, but not very many.
I realize that most of the book bloggers I know are teens and older. They probably don’t read very many middle grade books anymore. It’s a shame, really. They are missing out on some really amazing books. I mean, where else can you read about talking animals, middle school kids turned detectives, or tweens who have magical powers?
Sure, middle grade books are short on romance. But honestly, you don’t need romance for a story to be appealing. Romance shomance – give me well-written characters and a compelling plot.
One of my absolutely favorite blogs is From the Mixed Up Files where they celebrate everything middle grade. It’s such a great place to stop by and you will be reminded that middle grade really can be fun for all ages.
If you haven’t tried it in awhile, I say give middle grade a chance. You just may be surprised – in a good way.
Love the name of that blog - From the Mixed Up Files - because that book is one of my favorites growing up! Charlotte's Library and Book Aunt feature a lot of middle grade books on their blogs. :)
ReplyDeleteI like all kind of books, and the middle grade's are just amazing :) I try to read all kinds of stories :) And that's what makes me happy!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree - middle grade books are important, too. I'm trying to include books of all ages on my blog - might have a few middle grade ones coming up. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a elementary school kiddo that LOVES middle grade books. As he reads them, so do I (although I may not read them as much as you do!)
ReplyDeleteWhat middle grade books to you recommend for boys? I'm always looking for suggestions!
They are few and far between! Look at findyournextbookhere.com Jenners has a little one, and reviews books for that age.
ReplyDeleteLydia - A few good middle grade books for boys that I have read recently....
ReplyDeleteJack Blank and the Imagine Nation
The Golly Whopper Games
Vordak
Origami Yoda
I became frustrated with trying to find reviews of fantasy and science fiction--they are rather scattered around the blogs, and not very thick on the ground! So I started rounding up all the links from other bloggers I could find every Sunday. If you like mg fantasy and science fiction, do stop by-- I manage to find a fairly decent number of reviews to link to!
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorites are middle grade. I tend not to read them very often, but when I do, I love them!
ReplyDeleteHe loved Origami Yoda! I'll check the other ones out - thanks Melina!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I review all reading levels on my blog, Middle Grade garners the most reviews. Come on over! I love Middle Grade so much. And I don't have any kids that particular age. It's all for me!
ReplyDeleteI read a lot of middle grade in high school, in fact that was pretty much all I read so that was long before I started blogging I still enjoy middle grade though and have been planning for a while to reread a few favourites so I can review them on my blog :) YA tends to be my main focus at the moment but I agree with you, you don't need romance when the story is gripping with adventure and the writing fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI review MG all the time. I love just sitting back and enjoying a fast paced story. I am currently reading The Familiars. Great post Melina.
ReplyDeleteI read a middle grade book earlier this year: Looking for Bapu. It was great! :)
ReplyDeleteI actually have two middle grade books I have waiting to be reviewed. It had never really occurred to me to review MG books but when an author contacted me about it, I figured why not. I remember how much I used to love reading those books and I hope to maybe get back into it with those two.
ReplyDeleteI love books with talking animals!
ReplyDeleteI think MG books are probably getting more attention, but it's still woefully lacking! I don't read MG books myself, as they're just outside the genres I enjoy, but it would be nice to see more reviews of them to see if I'm missing something!
ReplyDeleteYes I agree completely! That's why I'm glad I found your blog! :)
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