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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.
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MMGM for AUGUST 26, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE had planned to feature another book, but its release was delayed. I moved up a review scheduled for next month with HISTORY SMASHERS: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS by Kate Messner. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles … Continue reading
HISTORY SMASHERS-SALEM WITCH TRIALS
The popular series returns with it’s 9th title. Here’s what to expect: In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women … Continue reading
SECRET SKY – THE YOUNG UNIVERSE
Billions of years ago, on one of the first-ever Earths, a boy named Skylar will walk away from his home for the last time. Beset by dreams where he flies through the early universe as a sentient starship, he will … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 19, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC by Jamar J. Perry. Welcome to Jemima Pett and her first post today on MMGM. It’s a review of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC
A story about a boy discovering his magical powers is not a new one. In this version though we have enough uniqueness and charm to capture the interest of young readers. They won’t be disappointed. Jaden and Elijah have always … Continue reading
BORDERLANDS AND THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STORY
The newest book in the RACE TO THE TRUTH series is available beginning next Tuesday, August 20th. Other titles include: BORDERLANDS AND THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STORY is an upper middle grade title that presents a historical and truthful picture about … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 12, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY by Diana Renn. Linda Browne returns with an essay titled Wrinkled: The Entwined Legacies of Madeleine L’Engle and Meg Murry‘ where she tackles the messy issue of … Continue reading
THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY
This new story follows Trouble at Turtle Pond, where Miles and his crew of Backyard Rangers saved turtles in the town. Now he is faced with adjusting to a new school and his ADHD isn’t making things any easier. There’s … Continue reading
SHARK NIGHT
R.L. Stine continues his tradition of delivering scary stories. With his newest title, Shark Night, reading the story will not keep you up at night. It is though a fast paced adventure with twists and turns along the way. Liam’s … Continue reading
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