📚 Looking for middle grade reads full of humor & heart?
These two standout stories follow unforgettable kids navigating big challenges—with courage, creativity, and just a touch of the unexpected:
🏋️ The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt
Hercules Beal is given an unusual assignment: recreate the twelve labors of Hercules. But as he tackles each “labor” in his own modern-day way, he realizes he doesn’t have to do it alone. Funny and deeply moving, this one lingers long after the last page.
🎩 Tips for Magicians by Celesta Rimington
After losing his mother, Harrison Boone’s world has gone quiet—no music, no magic to fix what’s broken. When he’s sent to a quirky desert art town to live with his aunt, he discovers a place built on creativity, mystery, and the legend of a missing muse who once granted wishes. With the help of new friends and a stray dog, Harrison sets out on a journey to find the muse—and maybe a way to heal his family.
These books hold great emotional depth. I love them both so much!
✨ Which journey would your reader choose—ancient labors or a magical quest?
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