The Voyagers is an exciting middle-grade adventure, blending lovely prose, history, and exploration. The Smidgen Press reprint is excellent!
Author: Sara Masarik
Curators of things Good, True, and Beautiful
Homeless Bird
In Homeless Bird, a middle-grade novel, Koly faces teen widowhood, hardship, and cruelty in India, finding hope and strength through unexpected kindnesses.
The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson
A fun western adventure for middle-grade readers, filled with humor, heroism, and lessons on trust. Tumbleweed is perfect for a family read-aloud!
Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Small Acts of Amazing Courage follows Rosalind, a brave English girl in post-WWI India, challenging societal norms and British colonial rule with compassion.
Angel On The Square
Angel in the Square is a gripping tale of a young Russian girl witnessing WWI, the Russian Revolution, and the fall of aristocracy, perfect for middle grades and fans of Jennifer Nielsen.
Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott
Marmee and Louisa by Eve LaPlante explores how Abigail Alcott’s strength and values deeply influenced her daughter, Louisa May Alcott, and her work.
When Winter Comes
When Winter Comes enchants with beautiful illustrations and gentle prose, inviting readers to explore nature’s mysteries as winter unfolds. A delightful read!
Jennifer and Josephine
A rusty old car and a stray cat find adventure, friendship, and a surprising rescue in Jennifer and Josephine, Bill Peet’s charming tale of loyalty and courage.
This Book of Mine
A poetic celebration of books with charming illustrations, This Book of Mine shows how books bring adventure, comfort, and color to our lives.
Is This You?
Is This You? by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson invites kids to create their own story with playful prompts and whimsical illustrations, blending fun with creativity.
Tomas and the Library Lady
In Tomas and the Library Lady, a migrant boy finds a library, forms a bond with a kind librarian, and discovers the power of stories, shaping his future.
The Box With Red Wheels
In a whimsical garden, curious barnyard animals discover a mysterious box with red wheels, revealing a sweet surprise: a baby inside!
Planting Stories: Pura Teresa Belpré
Planting Stories shares the inspiring tale of Pura Belpré, NYC’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who brought Puerto Rican folktales to life for kids.
Balderdash! John Newberry and The Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books
Balderdash! is a whimsical picture book biography of John Newbery, celebrating his creation of children’s literature with lively illustrations and fun text.
Come Rack, Come Rope!
Come Rack, Come Rope! by Robert Hugh Benson is a gripping historical novel of faith and courage during the brutal Catholic persecution in Elizabethan England.