My June and July reading pile

Take at look at my April/May reading pile. I still have two books to read from that set - Posted and Running on the Roof of the World. This month I have another eight middle grade titles on my "to read" pile.

The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks (US title From the desk of Zoe Washington)

Kirkus says: "An extraordinary, timely, must-read debut about love, family, friendship, and justice."

Blurb: "Zoe has never met her father. He was sent to prison before she was born. When a letter arrives from him on her twelfth birthday, it's a shock. Her mum always said her father was dangerous, but he seems ... nice. Zoe investigates in secret - and soon begins to doubt his guilt. But do innocent people really end up in prison? How can she find the truth when it feels so far away?"

The Year we fell from Space by Amy Sarig King

This book comes highly recommended by Beachside Bookshop.

Blurb: "Liberty Johnson is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty seems new patters, pictures and possibilities. She's an exception."

Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk

I loved two previous titles by Lauren Wolk - Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.

Blurb: "When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain's mysteries. But the one she can't solve is who's leaving the gifts for her: tiny, beautiful wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find. The Ellie has a terrible accident."

The Night Garden by Polly Horvath

Many years ago I read Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath. This is a book that still lingers with me so I am excited to read another of her books. You might like to dip into my review of Mr and Mrs Bunny.

Blurb: "Twelve year old Franny and her parents, Sina and Old Tom, enjoy a quiet life at their farm on Vancouver Island. Franny writes, Sina sculpts, and Old Tom tends to their many gardens - all but the ancient and mysterious night garden, which he keeps locked up tight because it is so dangerous."

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

I am a huge fan of Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Here is my reviews of Shouting at the Rain. 

Blurb: "Twelve yer old Carley Connors can take a lot. Growing up in Las Vegas with her fun-loving mother, she's learned to be tough. But she never expected a betrayal that would land her in foster care. when she's places with the Murphys, a lively family with three boys, she's blindsided. Mrs Murphy makes her feel seen and heard for the first time. Then, just when she starts to believe she could truly be one of the Murphys, news from her mother shakes her world."

Advance Reader Copies from Beachside Bookshop:

The Secret Library of Hummingbird House by Julianne Negri

Sky Pirates:Echo Quickthorn and the great beyond by Alex English

A clock of stars: The shadow moth by Francesca Gibbons