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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
🧡 A to Z Reading Challenge 2026
📚 Series Challenge 2026
🌈 Read a Rainbow Challenge 2024
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GROUP RULES
We encourage kindly participation from our members. Please do your part to keep thi ...more
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
🧡 A to Z Reading Challenge 2026
📚 Series Challenge 2026
🌈 Read a Rainbow Challenge 2024
📗 📕 📙 📗 📕 📙
GROUP RULES
We encourage kindly participation from our members. Please do your part to keep thi ...more
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