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5 Middle Grade Books to Preorder in February

Here we have the middle grade books for preorder in February! these books are perfect for middle grade. They are interesting and have a very colorful tone!

On Air with Zoe Washington By Janae Mark

With Zoe and Marcus now co-workers at Ari's Cakes, life has never been better. But when Marcus reveals his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course.

It's Boba Time for Pearl Li! By  Nicole Chen

Taiwanese American Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. But when the tea shop is in jeopardy of closing, big-hearted Pearl sets out to save her favorite place by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls. 

The House Swap By Yvette Clark

Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer. Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues–Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home.

The Town with No Mirrors By Christina Collins

 Zailey has never seen her own face. She's never seen her reflection, or a photo of herself, or even a drawing. In the special community of Gladder Hill, cameras,mirrors, photos, and even words like beautiful and ugly are forbidden: it's why everyone's happier here. Nobody talks about anyone else's appearance. You're not supposed to even think about what other people look like, or what you look like.

Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade By Kimberly Behre Kenna

When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants, and mollusks who don’t make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and friends, and the data in her science journal proves it. But one day that data goes haywire, and her bird friend RT confirms it: the salt marsh is dying. Artemis discovers that the historic hotel where she lives with her mom may be part of the problem, but speaking up would mean confronting the cranky hotel owner who happens to be her mom’s boyfriend and boss.

Dherianni Ureña is a Senior at Bronx International High School. One of her favorite hobbies is reading. When she graduates she’d like to work as a Forensic Technician.