OwlCrate Jr Blog

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About July 2021's 'Creativity Conquers All' Theme

Middle Grade Monthly Theme Sneak Peek

Book Recommendations Guest Post Middle Grade

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Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Guest Post: Pride Month Middle Grade Recommendations

OwlCrate Jr rep @tracycatherinereads gives us her middle grade book recommendations for Pride month!

Author Interview Monthly Theme Sagas & Swords

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Tue, Jun 22, 2021

Interview with the Author: Sam Subity

Interview with the Sam Subity, author of The Last Shadow Warrior—featured book from the May 2021 'Sagas & Swords' OwlCrate Jr box.

Readalong Sagas & Swords

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Fri, Jun 18, 2021

'The Last Shadow Warrior' Read-Along: Chapters 19 - 29 [End]

Welcome to day 3 of our read along for The Last Shadow Warrior by Sam Subity. As our story comes to a close, secrets are revealed, battles ensue, but Abby’s adventure is far from over.

Readalong Sagas & Swords

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

'The Last Shadow Warrior' Read-Along: Chapters 11 - 18

Welcome back, Vikings, to Day 2 of our The Last Shadow Warrior read along! Abby and Co. have battled monsters, bullies, and the epic sport of knattleikr. What else awaits them in their quest?

Readalong Sagas & Swords

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

'The Last Shadow Warrior' Read-Along: Chapters 1 - 10

Welcome, Vikings, to Day 1 of our read-along for The Last Shadow Warrior by Sam Subity! Grab your axes and swords as we follow Abby on an adventure of mythical proportions.

Monthly Theme Sagas & Swords Unboxing

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Fri, Jun 11, 2021

May 2021 'SAGAS & SWORDS' Unboxing!

Become the stuff of legends with our May 2021 'SAGAS & SWORDS' box, featuring an action-packed (and hilarious) story all about modern Vikings and, of course, Norse Mythology!

Book Recommendations Whatcha Reading

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Wed, Jun 02, 2021

Whatcha Reading: May 2021

Here’s some of Team OwlCrate Jr’s favourite middle grade books that we read in May.

Creativity Corner Legendary Courage Monthly Theme

Thu, May 27, 2021

‘Legendary Courage’ Word Search

Learn about the criaturas, brujas y brujos, and curanderas that make up the exciting world of 'Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls' with this printable word search and glossary!

Middle Grade Monthly Theme Sneak Peek