I’M CURRENTLY READING:
*ALWAYS in the MIDDLE* is your home for…
It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: 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 don’t forget to say what 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 that week’s MMGM. *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.
Recent Comments
rosihollinbeck on NO WAY NEVER SISTERS Stephanie Fairday's… on NO WAY NEVER SISTERS Kasey @ The Story Sa… on NO WAY NEVER SISTERS LindaBrowne on NO WAY NEVER SISTERS Jenni Enzor on NO WAY NEVER SISTERS 
Yearly Archives: 2024
HANNAH EDWARDS SECRETS OF RIVERWAY
A detective ghost story featuring a girl challenged by her ADHD. Hannah uses a journal to write down her thoughts about what is going on in her life. The short answer is “A lot!” Her father has been missing for … Continue reading
THE GHOST RULES
It’s the season for ghost books and there have been plenty of them this year. Thankfully they are all different. THE GHOST RULES is a captivating story that will keep middle grade readers tuned in. Twelve-year-old Elwood P. McGee knows … Continue reading
MMGM for September 16, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of ELEPHANT TOUCH by Susan R. Greenway. Susan Uhlig, like many of our MMGM reviewers, is recommending HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews author Callie Miller … Continue reading
ELEPHANT TOUCH
The engaging story of loss and recovery is told through the eyes Quinn, a young girl who recently lost her mother. The tale will touch your heart, especially if you are an animal lover. The setting is Thailand where Quinn … Continue reading
THE HAUNTING OF LAKE LUCY
I kept seeing this title in my long list of books to read and review. It finally reached the top and the wait was worth every minute. THE HAUNTING OF LAKE LUCY is a novel in verse. Jayce and his … Continue reading
WEIRDO
Suicide is not a topic touched upon or featured in many Middle Grade books. This new graphic novel explores it in a believable way. “Weirdo” is none other than Tony Weaver, Jr. who is eleven-years-old and beginning 7th grade at … Continue reading
FRANKINSCHOOL-Gone to the Dogs!
The FRANKINSCHOOL series adds a third book as the three main characters return to take on a new mystery.. Previously reviewed here were Books 1 and 2, MONSTERMATCH and THE CUPSNAKE ESCAPE. Each book reads fine on its own but … Continue reading
MMGM for September 2, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of GRETA by J.S. Lemon. Jennifer Bohnhoff has One Big Open Sky, a beautiful verse novel about former slaves moving west to settle Nebraska. There is also a GIVEAWAY. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
GRETA
Middle school is a transition most of us go through. Leaving the kid like world of a familiar learning environment and entering a new place can be a challenge. It’s especially true for Greta Goodwin. Not only is middle school … Continue reading
HEEBIE JEEBIES
A perfect title for this fun, engaging ghost story. The graphic format is also the right choice given the plot: Blue and their best friend Herschel are definitely not the coolest kids around, but when a group of popular bullies … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 