Middle Grade books adults will enjoy! I read extracts of some of my favourite children’s books.

Tempted to try some children’s fiction but not sure where to start or whether the writing is for you? As part of my #middlegrademarch celebrations, I recommend some excellent books and read you an extract to help you decide if these might be for you! 0:00 Intro 2:10 The Murderer’s Ape by Jakob Wegelius 5:08 Rooftoppers by Katherine Randell 7:03 A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicholl 9:47 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 13:06 A Secret of Birds and Bond by Kiran Millwood Hargrave 15:24 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 16:25 A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison 19:03 The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes 20:14 Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens Middle Grade March hosts: Katie:    • My March Reading Plans and TBR | All the M...   @Life Between Words Krista:    / booksandjams   @BooksAndJams Amanda:    / thecurlyreader   @The Curly Reader Prompts: The 5 Prompts this year are: 1. A book with 5 or more words in title 2. A book featuring an orphan main character 3. A contemporary book 4. A book set in Asia or featuring an Asian main character 5. A book older than you are 📺 Videos mentioned: Why Adults Read Children’s Fiction: Part One    • Why Adults Read Children's Books Part 1: C...   Why Adults Read Children’s Fiction: Part Two    • Why Adults Read Children's Books Part 2: s...   Aveline Jones Review:    • Why Adults Read Children's Books Part 2: s...   Pinch of Magic Trilogy:    • Review: The Pinch of Magic Adventures by M...   A Pinch of Magic in-depth review:    • Review: The Pinch of Magic Adventures by M...   A Secret of Birds and Bone Review:    • Why Adults Read Children's Books Part 2: s...   My Middle Grade Playlist:    • Middle Grade   💌WANT FREE LESSON PLANS, TEACHING RESOURCES AND CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS?👨‍🎓 Join my mailing list! I'll tell you about any exciting book releases and give away free resources, like my 'Joy Book Club' picture book plans for story time. https://www.spreadbookjoy.com/subscribe ❤💌🗨 WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.spreadbookjoy.com Instagram:   / spreadbookjoy   Pinterest:   / spreadbookjoy   Facebook:   / spreadingbookjoy   TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource... 😃COME AND SAY HELLO! 👋