{"id":7039598,"date":"2026-08-16T17:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T17:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/middle-grade-must-reads-august-2026-part-one\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T17:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T17:41:34","slug":"middle-grade-must-reads-august-2026-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7039598","title":{"rendered":"Middle Grade Must Reads \u2013 August 2026 (Part One)"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dragonflare<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You are invited to compete in the Wingrider Trials on Dragonflare Island!<\/p>\n

Do you have what it takes to become a dragon rider, solve the puzzles and find the treasure? Flynn definitely doesn\u2019t. So, when a dragon kidnaps him to be her partner in the trials, things get complicated.<\/p>\n

Now they\u2019re stuck in a labyrinth full of hungry monsters, impossible obstacle courses, and backstabbing competitors. To win, they\u2019ll need brains, bravery and \u2013 worst of all \u2013 teamwork.<\/p>\n

But the trials are hiding a deadly secret, and if Flynn and his dragon don\u2019t win, the whole island could be doomed\u2026<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed his first book Grumfort and I was interested in reading this book.<\/p>\n

As someone who likes a map in a book this was great<\/p>\n

The illustrations were so detailed and the puzzles were great and I\u00a0 loved trying to solve them \u2013 some were easier than others<\/p>\n

The illustrations really helped with the story.<\/p>\n

Anyone who knows me knows how much I adore dragons, and this was no different. And it was brilliant that the dragon in this book is the main character. She was fun, sassy, and everything I wanted a dragon to be<\/p>\n

The book was easy to read and follow, and it wasn\u2019t too long. The message that we took away with us was the importance of trust, communication, respect, teamwork and friendship. All the lessons that are important to children<\/p>\n

I am really hoping that the author has more adventures planned for these characters.<\/p>\n

My School Musical and Other Punishments<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When Jessica gets roped into the school musical she finds herself strangely allied with arch-enemy Amelia when her best friend Natalie becomes crazed with stardom. Meanwhile, Jessica\u2019s dad is concerned at plans to build a new road through nearby parkland and is now living up a tree. So far, so normal<\/p>\n

Not having read the previous 2 books I was unsure what I was going to find.<\/p>\n

The front cover is extremely eye-catching and it gives the hint of the book being fun \u2013 and it was.<\/p>\n

Told a bit like a diary this is a step up from Wimpy kid and dork diaries, and we follow main character Jessica on her mad capped days.<\/p>\n

This is ideal for primary school aged children as the main character is still at primary school.<\/p>\n

The character is portrayed as a typical child, with mood swings, and how her opinions change based on a particular situation.<\/p>\n

Cruise Ship Kid :\u00a0Kidnap at Sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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