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Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2024

CHILDREN'S

PUPPET

by David Almond ; illustrated by Lizzy Stewart

A meditation on art and family, rich in language and feeling. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MY SO-CALLED FAMILY

by Gia Gordon

A finely drawn and cleanly written story that will give readers hope. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

QUAGMIRE TIARELLO COULDN'T BE BETTER

by Mylisa Larsen

An original narrative voice filled with humor and poignant truth telling. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SHARK TEETH

by Sherri Winston

A deeply satisfying tale with an irresistible protagonist. Full review >

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