Best Middle-Grade Nonfiction of 2016

by Didier Cornille ; illustrated by Didier Cornille ; translated by Yolanda Stern Broad

A work of beauty and a conveyance into human ingenuity. Full review >

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by Roald Dahl ; illustrated by Quentin Blake ; edited by Susan Rennie

Snapperwhippers aren’t the only readers who will find this equally delumptious as a dictionary, a source of inspiration, and... Full review >

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by Russell Freedman

Solid history that doesn’t shy away from difficult truths and important moral and political lessons. Full review >

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by Russell Freedman

A thorough and accessible introduction to the Holocaust and the students who dared to take a stand against evil. Full review >

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by Deborah Hopkinson

Fascinating World War II history for history buffs and browsers alike. Full review >

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by Sy Montgomery ; photographed by Keith Ellenbogen

This appreciative introduction to a much-maligned species will thrill readers while it encourages them to see great white... Full review >

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by Roxane Orgill ; illustrated by Francis Vallejo

Teachers, librarians, jazz-loving families: take note. Full review >

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by Melissa Sweet ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet

A masterful biography that will enchant young readers. Full review >

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by Pamela S. Turner ; illustrated by Gareth Hinds

A well-researched narrative told with true grit. Full review >

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