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MMGM for July 6, 2020
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Mañanaland
After reading so many MG books recently with a 300-400 page length, it was nice to finally come across one with a more traditional page count. Yes, many kids read anything and devour books like candy. Then there are the others. More than half the young readers I come across reach for the books with a less bulky appearance.
Mañanaland is one they will pick up and read cover to cover. The story is special and you can’t help but get wrapped up in 12-year-old Max Cordoba’s tender but impactful voice. Set in fictional Santa Maria, the place will remind you of several South American countries where citizens must flea to obtain a better life.
Max loves to play fútbol (soccer), trade stories with his Buelo (Grandpa), and hang out with friends. Papa won’t tell him what happened to his mother who left when Max was an infant. He also has no birth certificate and may not get to play his beloved sport unless his age can be verified. When Papa goes to another city to hopefully have the problem taken care of, Max’s curiosity takes over and after a series of events finds himself accompanying a young girl to help her reconnect with an older sister and find freedom. Deep down Max hopes he can also find his mother.
Possibilities for discussion and contrasting the situation to one’s own culture are numerous. Mañanaland is a heartfelt coming of age story like none other.
Here’s the official synopsis:
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Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.
If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he’d make Santa Maria’s celebrated fútbol team and whether he’d ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won’t talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret–involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety–he decides to seek answers on his own.
With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo’s legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.
This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
BOOK BIRTHDAY: March 3, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 256
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT Mañanaland. by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Max keeps a compass around his neck that his mother left behind. What he eventually does with the compass shows how much heart this boy really has.
- Max’s beloved dog has some surprises of her own.
- The realistic setting is enhanced when Spanish is spoken. Not to worry for those of us a little rusty after three years of High School Spanish, the English meaning is woven into the scene in a very subtle way.
- The plight of refugee immigrants is given a deeper understanding and one which all of us deserve to know.
- Family, Love. Friendship.
A FEW INSIGHTS FROM THE AUTHOR
Today, I cannot imagine not writing. But I have a very practical approach to it. It is my job. One that I love. I want to deliver, for my publisher, for my reader, and for myself. People frequently ask me, “What is your motivation to write?” The answer is simple. I want the reader to turn the page. (For more visit Pam’s Author Web Site)
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MIDDLE GRADE IN THE NEWS: July 3, 2020
Are you looking for a site where you can view all your favorite blog posts in one location? Feedspot does that and much more. I get daily emails from them with the current lineup of blog posts in children’s literature. You do have to sign up but it’s free. A great time saver!- I recently reviewed the compelling INTO THE CLOUDS, the story of the many attempts to reach the summit of K2. Author Tod Olson has created a super cool scavenger hunt based on the book. It’s engaging and fun for middle grade on up.
- Here’s a list of books perfect for our times: 16 of the Best Anti-Racist Books for Middle Grade.
HAPPY 4th!
Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration:
All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com
Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book or author you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
MMGM for June 29, 2020
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If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at gpcolo (at) gmail (dot) com
(Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book you’re featuring)
You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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CASEY GRIMES—THE MOSTLY INVISIBLE BOY
This new fantasy adventure series centers around a boy who is invisible at school but very visible at home. The reason for his disappearing act is never explained, but I’m sure it will be explored further as the series progresses. Book 2 is already in the works as a sample chapter is shared in the back pages.
The plot of THE MOSTLY INVISIBLE BOY takes off when Casey’s parents decide to take a kid free vacation. He and his younger sister are left in the care of a rather strange babysitter. Ms. Jones is loose with the rules and readers will be suspicious of her.
Casey goes off into the nearby woods to show his sister a tree he found. The big oak is full of mystery and it leads to an entirely different community—Sylvan Woods. The residents don’t seem to like “civilians”— people like Casey. There are also vicious monsters. Ones who would make a normal kid run home. These brave twosome stay and with the help of a spunky resident named Luci, they pretend to be her cousins and begin to unravel the secrets of Sylvan Woods.
Everything you’d expect in a fast paces fantasy is included:
- Magic (How it works and who’s in charge adds to the tension)
- Well-Developed Setting (Sylvan Woods captures the essence of world building)
- Complex characters (Both adults and kids. Readers will for sure find a favorite)
- Conflict (Almost every chapter has some, whether it be internal conflict or physical encounters)
- A Power Structure (No spoilers here)
Perfect for middle grade—not too scary but enough to keep you flipping the pages.
BOOK BIRTHDAY: APRIL 25, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 292
THE OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Eleven-year-old Casey Grimes is stubbornly friendly, but he’s eternally the new kid at Vintage Woods Middle School. Students look right through him—and they’re not faking. Casey doesn’t know why he’s mostly-invisible, but when he scales a colossal oak, he discovers a fortress in its branches. The forgotten sentry tree marks the border between his safe, suburban life and a fierce frontier.
Casey and his little sister Gloria infiltrate Sylvan Woods, a secret forest society devoted to ancient, wild things. Sky-high footpaths. Survival sewing. Monster control. Shockingly, people here actually see Casey—but being seen isn’t enough. He wants to belong.
Keeping his identity hidden—while struggling to prove he fits—is hard enough, but Butcher Beasts have returned to Sylvan Woods after a hundred years. Trickery is under siege. As the monsters close in, and the fearsome Sylvan Watch hunts Casey down, he and his newfound friends must unearth abandoned magic, buried at the forest’s roots…or be devoured along with everyone else, Sylvans and civilians alike.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE MOSTLY INVISIBLE BOY by AJ Vanderhorst
- The relationship between siblings Casey and Gloria will make you smile at how real it is, even in the middle of a magical forest.
- I wanted to visit their tree, a testament to the enticing scenes created among the branches.
- Yikes, Butcher Beasts and Bog Creeps. These monsters have their own agenda. Glad I was reading from an imaginative distance.
- Surprises at every turn keep the plot moving at a quick pace.
- A great ending that leads to many possibilities for Book 2: CASEY GRIMES AT TRICKERY SCHOOL.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As you may have guessed, I write books. I’m also a husband, dad, and lifetime tree-climber. My debut middle grade fantasy novel, The Mostly Invisible Boy, explores a world of forest secret societies, Hyena Toads and—obviously—invisibility. If you haven’t read it yet, you should probably be doing that right now instead of reading this bio.
When I’m not writing, I’m usually fixing my house, coercing—ahem, politely asking my kids to pick up their rooms, or pursuing one of my too-many hobbies.
My wife and I live in a woodsy house with our six proteges and a ridiculous number of pets, including a turtle with a taste for human toes. This makes me an expert on wild, dangerous things—invisibility spells, butcher beasts, hungry kids, you get the idea.
For more be sure to visit AJ’s author website (see if you can find the hidden page!)
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COOL MATH
A student hovers over a page of math problems from a book or worksheet. They’d rather be anywhere else. Math is boring. Math is useless. Math is a waste of time.
But wait, how can we turn around this young learner to say MATH IS FUN, MATH IS COOL? A good place to start would be with a unique approach known as COOL MATH. Here’s what to expect:
From core curriculum techniques such as multiplying multiples to calculating calculus and probability and division, right through to working out tricky statistics, formulas, and equations in or outside of the classroom, Cool Math will help you work your way out of everyday situations in a way that you’ll never forget.
This lively, engaging book is illustrated throughout to help bring math to life, and topics include how to tip, how to work out the distance of a storm, Fibonacci sequences, cracking codes, and many more! From simple multiplication to complex calculus, math has never been easier. With the Cool Math approach, it’s fun to learn and easy to remember, but difficult to forget!
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The tasks are fun and eye opening as to how numbers work in every day situations. Perfect for middle school! Some of my favorites included MULTIPLICATION MADE EASY (no pencils needed), HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROBABILITY, and PYTHAGOR-WHO? I could go on but to be honest all 50 activities are worth your time. They increase understanding and do it without a worksheet.
Scattered throughout is a DID YOU KNOW? piece highlighting interesting tidbits about the history and background of math concepts. Insightful reading by itself.
The book’s 6 x 8 inch size is handy to carry around or slide into a backpack. While we wait for those shuttered classrooms to open up, this would be a great summer companion. You’ll finally admit Math really is COOL.
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Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration:
All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com
Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book or author you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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MMGM for June 22, 2020
Throughout the summer months, I’m lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today it’s June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic. Each week on June’s blog you might find author interviews, news about her own books, and helpful reviews from Picture Book on up. Of course on Monday she features Middle Grade and be sure to check out what she has for us below. Click on her gold star and do the same to visit all the other MMGM bloggers.
June has Part I of her Poetry for Children series, featuring A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson and Chicken Soup With Rice by Maurice Sendak.
Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have THOMAS WILDUS AND THE WIZARD OF SUMERIA by J.M. Bergen.
Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Niki Katz with a GIVEAWAY of her MG humorous contemporary, The Stepmon Shake-Up.
Sue Heavenrich is working overtime with two posts! First you can find her at Archimedes Notebook with a wonderful bit of nonfiction about insect weaponry and the arms race…Beetle Battles! by Douglas J. Emlen.
Next, Sue jumps over to Sally’s Bookshelf where she review one of her faves… Stay, by Bobbie Pyron.
Michelle Mason’s son is back again and this week he’s reviewing EPOCA: THE TREE OF ECROF.
Matt Sweeney at Woodpecker Books has The Mysterious Woods of Whistle Root by Christopher Pennell.
Completely full Bookshelf returns this week and recommends Stargazing by Jen Wang.
Also returning is Sierra Dertinger at Books. Iced Lattes. Blessed. and her feature on Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt — science fiction (pandemic/virus related).
Patricia Tilton at Children’s Books Heal reviews a silly and fun book, Egg or Eyeball? by Cece Bell.
Rosi Hollinbeck features a review of DICTIONARY FOR A BETTER WORLD by Irene Latham and Charles Waters. Rosi also shares a set of links for her writing friends.
Karen Yingling at Ms. Yingling Reads has another great MG feature today and don’t miss her reviews from last week including THE AMELIA SIX.
Susan Uhlig sneaks in with a story she loved, DOG DRIVEN by Terry Lynn Johnson.
If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at gpcolo (at) gmail (dot) com
(Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book you’re featuring)
You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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THOMAS WILDUS AND THE WIZARD OF SUMERIA
The second installment in the Elandrian Chronicles series continues the fantasy adventure I first reviewed last year (Thomas Wildus and The Book of Sorrows). Thomas’s friend Enrique is back along with another friend, Akhil. The boys are now 14 and ready for summer—a much needed break between their 8th and 9th grade year.
Girl friends are a part of their lives and I thought this might be inching into YA territory. Not to worry as this stays in the MG realm and should please readers age ten and up. Here’s the official background from Elandrian Press:
In Thomas Wildus and the Wizard of Sumeria, three months have passed since Thomas and Enrique faced off against Arius Strong and prevented an all-out apocalypse. Three long, glorious, summer months – months filled with friends, family, magic, and Thomas’s first real kiss.
Unfortunately, the good times are coming to a rapid end. With a cryptic message from a mysterious hacker, Thomas discovers that his nemesis is pursuing an object even more powerful than the crystals. Arius will stop at nothing to find the treasure and destroy his enemies, and this time he’s not alone. Dark creatures with darker powers are flocking to Arius’s cause: shapeshifters, warlocks, even a sadistic killer in a schoolgirl outfit.
The forces of good are gathering as well, but with so much darkness at Arius’s disposal, the prospects for Thomas and his friends look increasingly grim. Will time run out before he sees through the lies and uncovers the next level of his destiny?
BOOK BIRTHDAY: APRIL 7, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 410
The journey begins with another fast teleport to the training compound on a tall mountain in China. There they train for the eventual encounter with Arius, a man who is bad as an antagonist can get. The pace isn’t exactly fast in the first two thirds of the book, but the last 100 pages make up for the slow start. Thomas is a likeable hero who longs to find answers to what happened to his dad.
You could begin the series here as hints at what has already happened are inserted when needed. But with the large cast of characters, it might help to start with Book One. Harry Potter fans will make comparisons but should also enjoy this very different look at a boy with magical powers.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT
THOMAS WILDUS AND THE WIZARD OF SUMERIA
- The relationship among Thomas and his friends is perfect. There’s frequent teasing but also passionate support for each other when needed.
- The added information about the mystery of Thomas’s father has me on hold until book three comes out next summer. It’s what a good series does—leaves you guessing.
- The action sequences are top notch and frequently have you on the edge of your seat. Learning new magic is never easy.
- Traveling to locales around the world in an instant is a brilliant part of each adventure. No security or seat numbers. In a blink you go from China to Mexico or wherever you want.
- The internal voice in Thomas shines throughout as he tries to understand his magical abilities and doing the right thing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: J.M. BERGEN
J.M.’s debut fantasy/magic series originally started as a bedtime story for his oldest son. The story turned into a saga, and one book turned into five.
When J.M. isn’t working on the Thomas Wildus books, you can find him playing with his kids, napping, or dreaming up new adventures.
If you ever meet him and can’t think of anything to talk about, you might ask about Herman the Shark, the Kai and Eli stories, or why Riddle-Master by Patricia McKillip is his all-time favorite book. Or maybe, just maybe, you’ll have questions and stories of your own (if you do, he’ll think that’s far more interesting).
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THE FORGOTTEN LETTERS
Father’s Day is Sunday and even though my dad passed away many years ago, the June celebration gets me thinking about him more. Especially this year.
I grew up with a houseful of older and younger sisters and as the only boy it’s where my status as ALWAYS in the MIDDLE really began. A few weeks back one of my sisters called to say she’d found a box of old letters. My dad’s letters from World War II.
Each of the more than two dozen letters are filled with humor but also eye-opening accounts of the horrors of war. As I read through them a middle grade story began to form—a troubled ten-year-old finds a box of great grandfather’s WW II letters and begins to change the person he or she wants to be. Just an idea, but one I’m going to keep playing around with in the coming months.
My father’s story wasn’t unique for the time, but quite eye opening for me here in a very different 2020. After my Dad graduated from high school he waited a few months before enlisting in the Army, knowing he’d most likely get drafted anyway.
Years later he wrote this account of his first day as a soldier:
The barracks looked like chicken houses. It was early the pitch-black morning of Nov. 27, 1944, at the front gate to Fort Logan. I shook my father’s hand, stared at the “A” gasoline rationing sticker on the windshield of the 1941 Chevrolet, got out and turned my back in tears as Dad drove away. I marched through the gate to be challenged: “Halt, who goes there?” Instead of crying out “an 18-year-old kid filled with fear of war,” I responded. “a new recruit, sir.”
After a brief training stint in Texas he was shipped off to Europe. Below are a few snippets of a boy’s letters home during a horrific war:
May 27, 1945 (France) Six Months ago today, France seemed quite a distance. That was the day I went to Ft. Logan… Our food is swell. We even had real eggs this morning with shells on them. I don’t know where they came from but they were sure good.
May 29, 1945 (France) Well we took a little walk this afternoon and fired the machine guns. I spread a little gravel before chow and then went to the Red Cross for a cup of hot coffee and 4 doughnuts. I believe I will go back for some more soon.
June 3, 1945 I have moved from France to Germany via way of Luxembourg, Belgium, and Holland and gazed at it all from the floor of a box car. I am going to sleep on a cot tonight instead of the boxcar floor. I imagine I will sleep pretty good.
June 5, 1945 …As for the Germans they are cocky and arrogant, one little kid was showing off a picture of himself in the Hitler Youth Movement.
June 17, 1945 (Father’s Day) I want you to know I am thinking of you today and thanking you for your 18 years of trouble I caused you. You did a real good job though.
June 25, 1945 I feel funny with all of these vets wearing combat infantry badges, silver stars, bronze stars, purple hearts, & Russian awards. They are swell guys though… I could use a flashlight, and if you know of any place you could get a small camera draw the money out of the bank as it won’t do me any good for a long time.
June 28, 1945 Above all don’t worry about me. I don’t know what is in store for me but if it is in the Pacific I would like it. I feel I haven’t done my part when guys all around me have had men blown up beside them and seen men’s bodies look like mush.
August 26, 1945 No, I don’t smoke but it is alright if you send me a lighter as I have many good friends who could use it and will be glad to pay any amount you ask for it.
September 12, 1945 My guardian angel was with me today. I was moving with fellow GI’s by foot, 40 & 8 train boxcars, and truck to German front. We were camped in a muddy field when loud speakers were set up and the rolling tones of Winston Churchill’s voice announced the end of the battle. Then the German troops, fearful of the Russians, surrendered to us in waves.
October 2, 1945 Remember how I use to gripe at the food at home, never again.
Nov. 3, 1945 I took a shower today, got a haircut and shave and am already to go out with my best girl on this Sat night but of course I don’t have the girl.
Feb. 10, 1946 I haven’t been writing very much of late but we have been moving around and those long truck rides in a slow convoy over rough roads take my enthusiasm for literature completely away.
March 10, 1946 I guarded at the trials last week and frankly I was disappointed, they are certainly spending money and time to no great advantage. I will be rather glad when it is over and we move out of Nuremberg. I never did like a big city and this is worse than any of them at night.
April 26, 1946 I don’t like to brag mother and the whole family need not read this but not once since coming overseas have I sworn. I hear a lot of it every day but I get along without using it, so you don’t need to worry one bit about me.
June 1, 1946 P.S. Send more candy
Dad made it back to the states in September of 1946. His parents, brothers, and sister were happy to have him back alive. Three goals remained: Get a college degree, a job, and a wife. A college degree came 4 years later followed by obtaining his career job at the city newspaper. The final goal was achieved when he met and married a special girl. He did all of this by age 30.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
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MMGM for June 15, 2020
Starting this week and continuing through the summer, I’ll be lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today it’s Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles. Her site has frequent author and agent interviews, along with giveaways. If you’ve never visited Literary Rambles, today is the time to start. Click on Natalie’s gold star and then be sure to do the same for all the other posts today
Natalie turns the Literary Rambles blog over to Elaine Kaye with a guest post to celebrate her debut middle grade fantasy Bad Fairy with a book giveaway.
Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have ONE LAST SHOT by John David Anderson.
June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has The Tale of Two Peter Rabbits, about why the same name, Peter Rabbit, was used by two different authors in popular children’s books published in the early 20th century.
Michelle Mason’s son is turning into a regular on MMGM. Today he features Book 2 in the THE UNWANTEDS series (Island of Silence) by Lisa McMann.
Matt Sweeney at Woodpecker Books, where you’ll find Middle Grade Reviews for Busy Parents and today’s choice: DWARF STORY.
Jenni Enzor has a selection of books from award winning Canadian author, Johnathan Auxier.
Faith Hough at Blythe & Bold gives us her take on Kallie George’s Anne Chapter Books series.
Patricia Tilton at Children’s Books Heal reviews Village of Scoundrels by Margi Preus.
Rosi Hollinbeck features a review and GIVEAWAY of WRONG WAY SUMMER by Heidi Lang. Rosi also shares a set of links for her writing friends.
Karen Yingling at Ms. Yingling Reads has more great reviews today and last week including CAMP MURDERFACE.
If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at gpcolo (at) gmail (dot) com
(Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and please don’t forget to say what book you’re featuring)
You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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