the ratings
Books are not judged so much on literary merit, as on appeal to today's middle grader. The scale is 1 to 5 smiley faces. Here's how it was explained to Boy Reader: ☻ Had trouble finishing it ☻☻ Didn’t dig it, but someone else might! ☻☻☻ So-so ☻☻☻☻ I’d read a sequel ☻☻☻☻☻ More! Can we download the sequel right now? |
the reviews
Best bets for middle grade readers
Ella Enchanted Frindle Nocturnals The One and Only Ivan The Quirks: Welcome to Normal Simon Bloom: The Gravity Keeper Spy X -- The Code There's Treasure Everywhere Upside-Down Magic The Whisperer The Worst Class Trip Ever |