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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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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
SPEED RACER ADVENTURES!
Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular. I get asked frequently from parents, relatives, and young readers about recommendations. Although I don’t often have available dates to review these colorful stories, I always suggest they start with Papercutz, a … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/11/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE EMBARRASSING CONFESSIONS OF GRACIE SPARKS by Fiona Harris. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Sarah Marie Jette and a giveaway of her MG … Continue reading
BASEBALL’S SHINING SEASON
A fascinating and revealing account of the 1941 baseball season during world unrest. Intended for upper middle grade and beyond, this one is for you if either of these are true: baseball is a passion and/or the time period centered … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/4/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is participating in the Come What May Giveaway Hop with lots … Continue reading
THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY
In North America we call it soccer, but the rest of the world knows this sport as football. Coming up this summer is the 23rd FIFA World Cup hosted by cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Until then this … Continue reading
THE ENDLESS GAME
It’s 1998 in this new graphic novel and Fred Townsend is on the move again. His dad’s job has them relocating often and this time it’s Lakeside, Illinois. Fred is always the new kid. What makes Lakeside different is the … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (4/27/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE NOWHERE BEAST by Leslie Vedder. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Garth P. Jones and a giveaway of his two Solve Your Own … Continue reading
THE NOWHERE BEAST
The sequel to last year’s Labyrinth of Souls shares the same feel of the first book with plenty of nightmarish creatures and creepy happenings. It would be best to start with the beginning of the series so you aren’t thrown … Continue reading
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