Today's spotlight is ten of my most favorite 2012 middle grade books I've read this year that I'd give away as gifts. In no order:
- Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
- The Unwanteds: Island of Silence by Lisa McMann
- The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen
- The Humming Room by Ellen Potter
- The Heroes Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
- Underwild Wood by Colin Meloy
- Winterling by Sarah Prineas
- The Book of Wonders by Jasmine Richards
- The Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale
- The End of Infinity by Matt Myklusch
Honorable Mentions:
- Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time by James Dashner
- Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion by Brandon Mull
- Princess of the Wild Swans by Diane Zahler
If you're looking for a great MG book to give as a gift, I'd recommend taking a look at each of the books featured on the list. There are also a lot of great origination's you can donate books to this Christmas/Holidays season as well! Later this month on Mundie Kids I'll be featuring more of my favorites on the blog. What were some of your favorite MG books you read this year?
Great recommendations. I am in love with The False Prince and Keeper of the Lost Cities and Island of Silence were awesome too. I need to read some of the other books on your list.
ReplyDeleteLove your list! I am actually giving The Humming Room to a friend this year, and Winterling was a favorite, too.
ReplyDeleteLOVED The False Prince!
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