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Yearly Archives: 2024
TALES OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Ancient Egypt evokes an image of a magical world full of greats stories. Ones about Gods and goddesses, tombs and mummies, Kings and Queens. You get all of this and more in the colorful TALES OF ANCIENT EGYPT. The four … Continue reading
MMGM for November 4, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of TEAM CANTEEN ROCKY ROAD by Amalie Jahn. Welcome to Nicole Hewitt as she joins us to share two reviews. Accidental Demons by Clare Edge and Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi/ Susan … Continue reading
TEAM CANTEEN ROCKY ROAD
One look at the cover and you would guess TEAM CANTEEN ROCKY ROAD is the newest YA novel from author Amalie Jahn. Her recent titles are all YA including NEXT TO LAST MISTAKE and AFTER CHECKMATE. Upon a closer look … Continue reading
KAREEM BETWEEN
A novel in verse set during the 2016-17 school year will attract football fans, but the historical aspect will also be of interest to other readers. Kareem lives in Chicago with his mom, dad, older sister and younger brother. He … Continue reading
MMGM for October 28, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of UNSINKABLE CAYENNE by Jessica Vitallis. Carol Baldwin has an awesome book review by Lori Keating with A is For Asian American. Stephanie Robinson at Fairday’s Blog features the book Scritch Scratch by Linday … Continue reading
Unsinkable Cayenne
Set on 1985 Montana, Unsinkable Cayenne is a 12-year-old girl just entering 7th grade. Cayenne (she was named after the spice) has never lived anywhere except the van her parents use to drift from place to place. It’s a life … Continue reading
BOUNCE!
Although BOUNCE! A Scientific History of Rubber has the look of a picture book, the content inside will appeal to middle grade readers. In an easy to understand way, the various chemical properties of rubber are explained. The section titles … Continue reading
MMGM for October 21, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of THE SHAPE OF LOST THINGS by Sarah Everett. Carol Baldwin welcomes a new young reviewer! Lucie B. reviews The Swamp of Doom. Kasey Giard @ The Story Sanctuary reviews From the … Continue reading
THE SHAPE OF LOST THINGS
Skye Nickson is 12 years old. She has the typical friend drama at school, but for the past four years she has been dealing with the aftermath of a terrible event in her family. Dad disappeared with her older brother … Continue reading
KEYSTONE SPECIES
Nomad Press adds another impressive title to their lineup of ecology related books with KEYSTONE SPECIES. Featured are 9 animals species who if eliminated could lead to the collapse of their ecosystem. Included are SHARKS, GRAY WOLVES, BEAVERS, ALLIGATORS, BEES, … Continue reading
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