Whenever I come across a book that has a little "something extra" in terms of plot, character, or setting, I want to share it with those who love middle grade. This recent book has all three.
THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS by Judith Rossell
If
you are a girl who asks questions. If you are a girl who thinks for
herself. If you are a girl who doesn’t always behave the way the world
wants her to. Watch out. You may get sent away to the Midwatch Institute
for Wayward Girls.
Maggie Fishbone expects a dreary and boring life when she is thrown out
of her orphanage and sent to the Institute. She’s heard all the scary
rumors about punishments and what happens to girls who disobey. Except.
The Institute isn’t dreadful at all. It’s a school of castoff girls who
secretly train to solve mysteries and fight crime. With classes in
ballroom dancing, escaping quicksand, tying knots, cracking codes, and
picking locks, Maggie and her new friends enter a world of danger and
surprises. Their first mission: find their missing teacher.
A delightful, imaginative, clever, and empowering illustrated tale of girl power,
friendship, courage, and determination. This is a book that celebrates
all the unique talents girls possess and gives them a place to shine. A
must read for every girl who enjoys using her talents and brains to make
a difference in the world. Plus, it’s a heck of a lot of fun!
Darlene Beck Jacobson loves books that celebrate girl power. She is an avid Nancy Drew Fan and is always looking for new stories with female heroines.
Comments
Post a Comment