Episode 4:

“Middle Grade Books That Don’t Talk Down to Their Audience”

Welcome back to the BoBCAST! This is the official podcast of Best of Books, Oklahoma’s independent bookstore since 1984.

It’s summer: the perfect time to chill out, take a vacation, and check out some great books! We’re here to help you fill out your reading list—no need to thank us. This week, we’re talking middle grade. Who wouldn’t want to go on an adventure with dragons, teenage spies, dragons, watchdogs that tick, and more dragons?! Whether you’re a middle grade reader, the parent of a middle grade reader, or a fan of great storytelling regardless of age, give this episode a listen!

Books mentioned in this episode:

“The Last Dragon on Mars”

“The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest”

“Isola”

“Kill Creatures”

The “Wings of Fire” series

“The Man Who Was Thursday”

“Reaper Man”

“A House of Vipers”

“Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH”

“A Wrinkle in Time”

“Number the Stars”

“The Giver”

“The Night War”

“All the Blues in the Sky”

“Samantha: The Next Chapter”

“The Island of the Blue Dolphins”

The “Artemis Fowl” series

“The Phantom Tollbooth”

The “Alex Rider” series

“The Lost Heir” and “Jake and the Gingerbread Wars”

Theme music by Victor Lundberg.

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