READ & REVIEWED: Figuring Life Out series by Lyn Kang
Part of the Figuring Life Out series, these new titles by Lyn Kang teaches children social-emotional skills through relatable stories.
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Vivian Teo
- Oct 2
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: A Dash of Dragon trilogy by Heidi Lang & Kati Bartkowski
A Dash of Dragon is a thrilling middle-grade trilogy set in a unique world of mythical creatures, elves and robots.
Vivian Teo
- Sep 25
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Jess Butterworth middle-grade books
Jess Butterworth's middle-grade titles are exciting reads that explore pressing issues like climate change and animal poaching.
Vivian Teo
- Sep 18
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Last Kid Running series by Don Bosco
Young readers will be thrilled by Last Kid Running, an exciting and action-packed middle-grade gamebook series by Don Bosco.
Vivian Teo
- Aug 21
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Barbara Dee middle-grade titles
The beauty of Barbara Dee's books lies in how they are able to tackle heavy topics, like harassment and cancer, empathetically for children.
Vivian Teo
- Aug 8
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: Ace Agent Spycat and the Nameless Note by Darren Lim
Ace Agent Spycat and the Nameless Note takes readers on a fun and intriguing ride filled with thrills and spills.
Vivian Teo
- Jul 24
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Emmie & Friends series by Terri Libenson
The Emmie & Friends graphic novel series explore middle school life with a lot of heart, tender moments and humorous illustrations.
Vivian Teo
- Jul 3
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma - Coming of Age by Melanie Lee and Arif Rafhan
Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma: Coming of Age is a fun read that's also about family and love as it gently tackles the topic of dementia.
Vivian Teo
- May 3
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: New From Here by Kelly Yang
New From Here by Kelly Yang is a heartwarming and relatable read, and very timely too, with the pandemic still fresh in our minds.
Vivian Teo
- Apr 23
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Zheng Xiaoqiang series by Yongleduosi
The Zheng Xiaoqiang book series by Yongleduosi engages readers with a relatable protagonist navigating friendships and primary school life.
Vivian Teo
- Apr 8
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: We Are Singaporeans by Melanie Lee
Teenagers and those wondering about their paths in life will find good advice in and inspiration from Melanie Lee's We Are Singaporeans.
Vivian Teo
- Jan 26
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley
A fast-paced and action-packed series about two young detectives solving crimes and mysteries involving fairy-tale characters.
Vivian Teo
- Dec 26, 2021
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer
The Land of Stories is an exciting fairy tale retelling that's full of twists and turns.
Vivian Teo
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Sing a Song of Hawker Food by Lianne Ong, Janice Khoo and Chao
The fun hawker food rhymes and beautiful illustrations in the uniquely Singaporean Sing a Song of Hawker Food will delight kids and adults!
Vivian Teo
- Oct 24, 2021
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: Fairy Tale Reform School series by Jen Calonita
A fun, action-packed and unpredictable fairy tale retell that's sure to delight both young and grown-up readers.
Vivian Teo
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: James Riley's Story Thieves series
James Riley crafts an exciting page-turner in Story Thieves through a clever merge of fictional and real worlds.
Vivian Teo
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Out of My Mind is a tender and compelling story of a girl determined to make her voice heard despite her disability and society's prejudice.
Vivian Teo
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: Front Desk series by Kelly Yang
A heart-warming MG book that will have you rooting for its spunky protagonist as it gently and effectively addresses racism for children.
Vivian Teo
- Jul 22, 2021
- 1 min
READ & REVIEWED: Ace Agent Spycat series by Darren Lim
Get ready for a top feline secret agent's exciting and fun-filled adventures in the Ace Agent Spycat series!
Vivian Teo
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
READ & REVIEWED: The Earth Experiment by Hwee Goh
With succinct writing and humourous illustrations, The Earth Experiment makes an engaging and informative read on climate change.