The Books

The Middler

by Kirsty Applebaum

ISBN: 9781788003452

An ignored middle child is torn between capturing an enemy and protecting her friend. Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world by a boundary, beyond which the Quiet War rages and the dirty, dangerous wanderers roam. Her brother Jed is an eldest, revered and special. A hero. Her younger brother is Trig - everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler; invisible and left behind. Then, one hot September day, she meets Una, a hungry wanderer girl in need of help, and everything Maggie has ever known gets turned on its head.

Reviews

Holly - Bulwell Academy - 2020

A book about a curious girl that wants to be noticed . It isn't a book you can quickly read but one you should enjoy while you read about the young girl's life.

Erin - White Hills Park Federation - 2020

When I read The Middler I was just sucked in straight away. This was definitely one of my favourite books to read. It had adventure and a mix of emotions. This book is about a heroic character who was labelled in her home village. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a really good read. I liked Jed because he was really brave and helpful.

Charlotte - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2020

I quite enjoyed reading the middler. sSome parts were a bit hard to follow but other than that it was a great book. I really enjoyed the front cover as well it was very eye catching. I would defiantly recommend this book.

Olivia - Bulwell Academy - 2020

The Middler was an inspiring book, it taught me how to face my fears and stand up to things I don't want to do. Overall, this book had an amazing storyline although it was a bit confusing at the start.

Alishbah - Bulwell Academy - 2020

Amazing and inspirational book. Taught me multiple life lessons. Would reccomend. Emotional.

Mya - Nottingham Girls High School - 2020

Very peculiar plot. Not my type of thing though. I think the plot arrives too early in the book.

Evelyn - Nottingham Girls High School - 2020

The author successfully created another world. It was well done although not my type of book.

Isobel - Nottingham Girls High School - 2020

Loved the plot twist and the unexpected friendship.

Rachel - Nottingham Girls High School - 2020

I enjoyed this book although I found it strange.I liked how the story line was unique and different but the back story was a bit hard to follow.It was different and that what I liked about it.

Jake - Arnold Hill Academy - 2020

I really enjoyed the middler because it kept me gripped to the book every page of it and i think it would be an AMAZING film because of the action and the storyline in it

Evie - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2020

I thought it was an excellent book with a fantastic twist that I did not expect at all. I also loved how they made Maggie want to be like the eldest's and be a hero that way, but eventually she became a hero her own way.

Grace - Rushcliffe Spencer Academy - 2020

Absolutely amazing book. I'm not a very reader sort of person but this book drew me in, with so many plot twists you never knew what was going to happen next . This book is a fabulous read and just so exciting. In all words I loved it.

Amelia - Outwood Academy Kirkby - 2020

I loved 'The Middler' and the relatable protagonist Maggie. A really good plot with an amazing twist at the end. Could not put it down. A thrilling tale that keeps you interested and a very good book.

Rhianna - National Church of England Academy - 2020

Didn't read it :(

Rhoda - National Church of England Academy - 2020