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The 2019 GERTRUDE WARNER Book Awards for Middle-Grade Readers – The Long List

2019-11-07T11:55:28-08:00By Chanticleer|

Whose books have moved forward from the slush pile to the Long List? Find out here.

ANGEL on ASSIGNMENT by Wanda Carter Roush – Children’s Christian Holiday Fiction, Children’s Cut and Assemble Book, Children’s Christian Bedtime Book

2021-03-22T15:08:44-07:00By Sarah Hinrichs|

There’s no reason to be afraid when there’s an Angel on Assignment! A delightful, hands-on Children’s book that will help your little one’s to know there is always someone watching out for them. Recommended.

PINKY and the MAGICAL SECRET HE KEPT INSIDE by Kasey J. Claytor – Early Readers, Children’s Books, Fantasy & Magic

2021-03-23T11:21:48-07:00By Carrie Meehan|

A charming tale of the love one little girl has for her stuffed toy dog, and how that toy loves her back. High marks!

BRAINWASHED: Crime Travelers Spy School Mystery & International Adventure Series, Book 1 by Paul Aertker – Children’s International Spy Thriller, Children’s Books, Children’s Mystery

2021-03-23T11:25:40-07:00By Carol Davala|

A full-on thrill-fest for Middle-Grade readers and those brave enough to dive in! Brainwashed is packed full of wit, non-stop action, espionage, and thrills – a first-in-series that scores.

FLOWERANTHA by Bek Castro – Childrens’ Intermediate Readers, Sword & Stone Fantasy, Magic & Fantasy

2021-08-20T13:34:30-07:00By Sarah Hinrichs|

An enchanting middle-grade novel perfect for young fans of fantasy looking for their next adventure.

BRYCE BUMPS HIS HEAD: A Sierra the Search Dog Novel by Robert D. Calkins – Middle Grade, Search & Rescue, Dogs

2021-11-16T12:50:39-08:00By Sarah Hinrichs|

When an afternoon of outdoor adventure turns dangerous, Sierra the rescue dog saves the day - and her handler!

WINDHOLLOW and the AXE BREAKER, Windhollows Book 3 by Trayner Bane – Children’s Books, Action/Adventure, Fantasy

2021-09-21T12:45:50-07:00By Barbara Bamberger Scott|

Trayner Bane excels presenting pertinent topics to his middle-grade audiences in a manner in which they can be received. Highly recommended!

Semi-Finalists for the GERTRUDE WARNER Book Awards for Middle-Grade Readers – 2018 CIBAs

2018-12-29T12:18:37-08:00By Chanticleer|

These titles have moved forward in the judging rounds from Long Listers (Slush Pile Survivors) to the SHORTLIST and have now moved on to the SEMI-FINALISTS list of the 2018 Gertrude Warner Book Awards.