Check out this New York Times quiz of lines from classic middle grade and young adult books!
(Pet peeve–middle grade is ages 8-12. The first three Harry Potters are classic middle grade. Young adult is for ages 12 and up. Anything by Robert Cormier is classic young adult. People (I’m looking at you, New York Times) use young adult for all novels written for kids, and it’s not accurate. Thank your for listening to this public service announcement.)
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