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Category: Fiction
Fractured Fairy Tales
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who loves a fairy tale retelling most of all? We do! Here is a collection of middle grade and young adult books that feature re-imaginings of classic fairy tales.
Staff Spotlight: Samantha Matherne
Samantha is a part of the Galvez branch library staff and curates lists for the Shelf Analysis blog. Ever since her mom read Mother Goose and Little Golden Books to her as a little girl, she has loved books. She relishes getting lost in riveting stories, especially fantasy worlds. Her tastes span various genres beyond fantasy, though, including historical fiction, classics and more. Found here is a selection of her favorite books from high school to the present.
Spooky Middle Grade Reads
Feel the thrills and the chills with these spooky tales for middle grade readers.
“Once upon a midnight dreary…”
Get lost in these dark and atmospheric adult and young adult Gothic fiction novels.
Tween Belly Laughs
Get ready to LOL with these hilarious books for tweens.
From Book To Screen: The Enola Holmes Mysteries by Nancy Springer
The Case of the Missing Marquess is the first in the series of middle grade fiction novels by Nancy Springer featuring intrepid sleuth, Enola Holmes. The film adaptation is now available on Netflix starring Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter, Henry Cavill, and Sam Claflin. You can check out the entire series from the library!
World War II Fiction
These historical fiction picks are centered on World War II. Settings range from the homefront to occupied zones to the battlefield.
Historical Christian Fiction
Step back in time with these historical Christian fiction books that take you from American to Europe to Egypt.
Voices of Color: Children’s Picture Books
The fourth list in a series highlighting titles by people of color, these children's books are sure to please the picture book crowd.
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