Books for Middle Grade readers

by Anica Mrose Rissi

HIDE AND DON’T SEEK

AND OTHER VERY SCARY STORIES

A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long…

A look-alike doll makes itself right at home…

A school talent show leaves the audience aghast…

And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains…

This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, laughing, gasping, and looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night.

If you’re feeling brave, turn the page.

★ “Like Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this title shows promise of being read and retold again and again by this generation’s thrill-seekers.” —School Library Journal, starred review

A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers

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WISHING SEASON

Lily doesn’t believe in making wishes. Not anymore. Not since Anders died.

Wishes can’t fix the terrible thing that happened. Wishing won’t change how it feels.

But Lily does believe in the impossible. She has a secret so extraordinary, so magical, no one would believe that it’s true.

No one except Anders, of course.

Nothing about this summer is turning out how Lily would have wished. But wishes, like seasons, can change.

“Stack Wishing Season next to Bridge to Terabithia. Anica Mrose Rissi paints a picture and sings a song with a tremendous, unforgettable voice. As emotionally healing as it is ultimately joyful.” —Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor Author of One Crazy Summer

★ “A droll, well-paced, and deeply moving book about loss and friendship.” —Kirkus, starred review

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Books of 2023 selection

A CCBC Choices 2024 best-of-the-year pick

A 2024 Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year pick

Winner of the 2024 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People

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