Each year in our Winter Catalog, we feature those new books which have stood out for us over the last twelve months. By the time the next year rolls around, we have a new set of books to recommend, but we haven’t forgotten our old favorites. In most cases, those books are now out in paperback. We still love them and still highly recommend them.
So today, we’re offering up some of last year’s featured favorite titles for middle grade readers. All of these books are now out in paperback and available on our shelves and via our website, bookpeople.com.
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairy Land in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valenti
“Once upon a time, a girl named September crawled out of her window and flew to Fairyland on the back of a panther. She knew she had to be fearless, although that’s easier said than done. But with the help of a wyverary (half wyvern/half library, of course!), and a few other friends picked up along the way, she soon found herself on a voyage to save Fairyland from the schemes of an evil Marquess. To withstand the perilous wonders (wonderful perils?) of Fairyland, however, a traveler must be clever as well as brave. so for the undaunted readers who might have the urge to follow September into the wilds, I shall pass on a quick word of warning: never eat the food, and keep an eye on your shoes. For, as we all know, real fairytales are full of trickery and contain just as much darkness as light (though light there certainly is)!” – Robyn
The Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone
Quirky characters and layers of family secrets make this captivating story of a resourceful English girl sent to America during WWI perfect for fans of The Secret Garden.
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
Centered around a girl’s plucky quest to honor her father’s memory, this radiant celebration of the power of hope and the humble magic of true friendship manages to be at once meaningful, quirky, funny, and true.
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Peter Auxier
This fantasy quest starring Peter Nimble–an unfortunate, eyeless orphan turned master thief who ends up on an impossible journey to save a lost kingdom–is truly charming in a delightfully old-fashioned way.
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