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Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 3)

Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 3)

Welcome to the third and final installation of our read-along of Futureland: Battle For The Park by H.D. Hunter. This is a SPOILER FILLED discussion for Chapters 16 through the end of the story.
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Readalong
Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 2)

Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 2)

We are back for part two of our read along for Futureland by H.D. Hunter, hosted by Cheryl! Reminder that this will be a SPOILER FILLED discussion for Chapters 7–15. 

— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Readalong
OwlCrate Jr Backlist Reads: Animal Party!

OwlCrate Jr Backlist Reads: Animal Party!

This month’s backlist reads article is a celebration and exploration of various animals through these excellent eco fable, animal centred middle grade titles!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Cheryl | a.o.tales
Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 1)

Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 1)

An epic Disneyland-adventure-ride futuristic theme park, a band of friends —both real and AI— and a sinister plot to bring down the park all combine in this fun new adventure story from H.D. Hunter. If you like fast paced, mixed media stories, you’ll want to grab a copy of Futureland and join us for this month’s book club, hosted by Cheryl of And Other Tales! 
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Middle Grade Readalong
10 Must-Listen Middle Grade Audiobooks for All Ages

10 Must-Listen Middle Grade Audiobooks for All Ages

Middle Grade stories are one of our absolute favourite genres of audiobooks - you definitely don’t have to be a middle grader to enjoy middle grade! 
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Cheryl | a.o.tales
OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book-A-Like

OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book-A-Like

OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade "Book-A-Like" reading recommendations.

— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Book-A-Like Cheryl | a.o.tales
OwlCrate Jr Book Club: Into The Glades (day 3)

OwlCrate Jr Book Club: Into The Glades (day 3)

OwlCrate Jr Book Club: Into The Glades, day 3. “As long as we want to be friends, nothing can stop us. It’s a choice. And I know that I’ll always...
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Readalong
OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book Club: Into The Glades (day 2)

OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book Club: Into The Glades (day 2)

We are back for part two of our three part read-along of Into The Glades for Laura Sebastian!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Middle Grade Readalong
OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book Club: Into The Glades (day 1)

OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Book Club: Into The Glades (day 1)

This month we're reading Into The Glades by Laura Sebastian, our November 2022 middle grade book pick! Curl up on the couch with this quick standalone fantasy and let’s read together!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Readalong
OwlCrate Jr December Backlist

OwlCrate Jr December Backlist

OwlCrate Jr December Backlist  Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but one thing most of us share through the month of December is gathering with our families. With some time off of...
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Cheryl | a.o.tales
'A Rover's Story' Book Club: Day 3 [end]

'A Rover's Story' Book Club: Day 3 [end]

Welcome to the third and final day of OwlCrate Jr's Book Club, hosted by Cheryl of And Other Tales! This month we are reading A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. 

— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Mission To Space photo_by_babs.books Readalong
'A Rover's Story' Book Club: Day 2

'A Rover's Story' Book Club: Day 2

Welcome to day two of OwlCrate Jr's Book Club! This month we are reading A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. 

— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Club Cheryl | a.o.tales Mission To Space photo_by_babs.books