Yearly Archives: 2024

KEEPING PACE

KEEPING PACE is an upper middle grade book. The engaging plot is just right for those readers not quite ready for a full blown jump into YA. Thirteen-year-old Grace is an achievement oriented girl who strives to become the top … Continue reading

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BASEBALL BUDDIES-BUILDING A TEAM

Baseball season has begun and what better way to get in the mood than this first title in the Baseball Buddies series. It’s about the effort it takes to play a better game by cooperating with teammates. Luis is new … Continue reading

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MMGM for APRIL 1, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW by Lindsey Hobson. Max @ Completely Full Bookshelf recommends Princess Princess Ever After by K. O’Neill.  Susan Uhlig was fascinated by the unusual THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY by Kate DiCamillo … Continue reading

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THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW

Summer starts off the wrong way when baseball loving Izzy hits a high fly ball and breaks the neighbor’s window. Even worse, it’s where the mysterious Mr. Johnson lives. Rumors about how bad he is are the main topic of … Continue reading

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FRANKINSCHOOL#2: The Cupsnake Escape

I previously reviewed the first book in the series, Monster Match, last July. The Cupsnake Escape continues the fun format and story line. Our MC, Fred, has a huge problem. He turns into Frankenstein’s monster every time he writes his … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 25, 2024

ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE by Gillian McDunn. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by author Cathy Carr and her agent Rachel Orr and a giveaway of Cathy’s MG Lost … Continue reading

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TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE

Simon is tired of moving. His move to Tangerine Pines Apartments is the 26th time he and his parents have ended up at a new place via the family van. Simon wants to stay in one location and the town … Continue reading

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EXCLUSION and the CHINESE AMERICAN STORY

Not many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against racism that Chinese people have faced in nearly 200 years of our past. The … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 18, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by Matthew Eicheldinger. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Anne Rellihan and has a giveaway of her MG mystery, Not the Worst Friend … Continue reading

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MATT SPROUTS AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES

Sixth grader Matt Sprouts can’t catch a break…but he sure gets plenty more in this amusing tale. It all starts when Matt accidentally breaks the collarbone of a best friend’s sister, Jenna, with a karate move. The table turns and … Continue reading

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