Books by Erica Salcedo (illustrator)
The Incredible Record Smashers
Jenny Pearson & Erica Salcedo (illustrator)
This is a light and funny novel about growing up with a parent affected by depression. Convinced that it will help get her mother out of depression, 11 year old Lucy pairs up with her friend Sandesh in a far-fetched scheme which involves entering the Record Smasher game show. The author finely balances the serious message with a lot of ridiculous situations and quirky facts in this laugh-out-loud story.
Ages 8-12
Interviews where books by Erica Salcedo (illustrator) were recommended
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The False Rose
Jakob Wegelius, translated by Peter Graves -

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The Secret Detectives
by Ella Risbridger -

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Above and Below: Sea and Shore
Harriet Evans & Hannah Bailey (illustrator) -

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The Shark Caller
by Zillah Bethell -

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A Wish in the Dark
by Christina Soontornvat -

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Circus Maximus: Race to the Death
by Annelise Gray
Best Children’s Books of 2021
Best Children’s Books of 2021
A lot of excellent books for kids have come out in 2021. It’s turned out to be a very strong year for middle grade fiction (novels for children age 8-12), especially fiction in a historical setting. We made sure to include plenty of picture books and nonfiction as well.






