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Guest Post: Why Middle Grade Fantasy Isn’t About Magic

Guest Post: Why Middle Grade Fantasy Isn’t About Magic

by J. J. Johnson | May 11, 2025 | Writing

This guest post was written by Christian middle grade author J. J. Johnson. It appeared first in his Substack. Last week, we explored middle grade horror—not the kind that aims to traumatize, but the kind that trains kids to be brave. The kind that tells them: you can...
Middle Grade Spotlight: The Un-Extraordinary Life of Sophie Simpleton by P.G. James

Middle Grade Spotlight: The Un-Extraordinary Life of Sophie Simpleton by P.G. James

by Becca Wierwille | Dec 2, 2024 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Meet P.G. James, author of The Un-Extraordinary Life of Sophie Simpleton, faith-filled fiction suitable for eight to twelve-year-olds and set in the 1970s. Animal lovers and those who have felt like the underdog can connect to Sophie through this story. Tell us about...
Middle Grade Spotlight: Isabel’s Secret by Jan May

Middle Grade Spotlight: Isabel’s Secret by Jan May

by Becca Wierwille | Nov 1, 2024 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Meet Jan May, author of Isabel’s Secret, a book about a girl and her best friend who solve mysteries and ride their horses. Through this story, kids can see nothing is too big for God to solve. Tell us about yourself! I am an author of middle grade novels for...
Middle Grade Spotlight: Hilt and Arrow by Jared Acuña

Middle Grade Spotlight: Hilt and Arrow by Jared Acuña

by Becca Wierwille | Aug 1, 2024 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Meet Jared Acuña, author of the Hilt and Arrow series of action-packed historical fiction for kids ages 8 to 12. Both boys and girls can find examples of Godly men through these stories. Tell us about yourself! My motto is “history should never be boring.” But it...
Middle Grade Spotlight: Guardians of Time by Phyllis Wheeler

Middle Grade Spotlight: Guardians of Time by Phyllis Wheeler

by Becca Wierwille | Jul 1, 2024 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Meet Phyllis Wheeler, author of the Guardians of Time series: time-travel action-adventures for second grade and up, especially boys. If you have a reluctant reader who might enjoy lots of adventure along with a Christian living theme, read on! Tell us about yourself!...
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  • Guest Post: Why Middle Grade Fantasy Isn’t About MagicMay 11, 2025
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