New middle grade realistic fiction 2024
Need some great new middle grade books with relatable characters? Wait till you hear about these! The first one is called Shark Teeth by Sherri Winston. I've loved Sherri Winston's writing since I first discovered her when she wrote a column for the Sun Sentinel. She has such a terrific voice in her writing and her latest story is no exception. Shark Teeth is about a 12 year old named Sharkita. She is the primary caregiver for her 5 year old sister, Lily and her 8 year old brother Lamar, who has fetal alcohol syndrome. She's the primary caregiver because her mom is unreliable as a parent. Kita loves Lily and Lamar and would do anything to protect them. But awhile back, things were pretty terrible. Their mom disappeared for 9 days and Lamar had a giant melt down and knocked Kita out. Kita called 911 to get some help and all three kids ended up in different foster homes and their mom wound up in jail. Kita is determin...