Great Middle Grade Reads
ABOUT THE GROUP
Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books are targeted for ages 8-12.
More info and challenge graphics can be found on our jump page: https://greatmiddlegradereads.wordpre...
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CURRENT ACTIVITIES
🧡 Book of the Month September 2024
🟪 September's Theme of the Month: Let's Shape Things Up
🔤 A to Z Reading Challenge 2024
📚 Series Challenge 2024
🌈 Read a Rainbow Challenge 2024
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Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books are targeted for ages 8-12.
More info and challenge graphics can be found on our jump page: https://greatmiddlegradereads.wordpre...
📗 📕 📙 📗 📕 📙
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
🧡 Book of the Month September 2024
🟪 September's Theme of the Month: Let's Shape Things Up
🔤 A to Z Reading Challenge 2024
📚 Series Challenge 2024
🌈 Read a Rainbow Challenge 2024
📗 📕 📙 📗 📕 📙
GROUP ...more
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