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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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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 14, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY ART ATTACK by James Ponti. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with M.K. England and a giveaway of her MG mystery, Riley Dare: … Continue reading
THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY ART ATTACK
The Sherlock Society returns for a third book in the series. This plot is driven by a new case: finding a secretive graffiti artist known as Funky Munky, whose work often criticizes local politicians and businesses. Alex, Zoe, Lina, and … Continue reading
THE SPARK EXPERIMENT
A graphic novel that encourages reader engagement through 18 actual experiments. They are scattered throughout the story of two kids who try and save their town. Here is the official word on this engaging title: Fifth grader David Patel and … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 7, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of SISTERS ALONE by Shifa Saltagi Safadi. ••Jenni Enzor is featuring Honey Butter by Millie Florence. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a look at Death in the … Continue reading
Greta Grimsdark and the Normal New Neighbor
Greta lives with her family in a mansion. Her mom and dad are dragons. The three siblings include one who is part zombie, a second part vampire, and the third a ghost. How’s that for a unique set of relatives? … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 31, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY by Julie Abe. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is participating in the Glitz and Glam Giveaway Hop with lots of middle … Continue reading
THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY
The beginning of a new series is an important one to get a reader engaged in the plot and characters. When it happens, they will anxiously be waiting for that next book. THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY does exactly … Continue reading
THE BAND FROM ANOTHER WORLD
The third and final story in the Alien Survival Guide series will be available on Sept. 8. Leading up to it were I KNOW WHAT UFO DID LAST SUMMER followed by NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER. The engaging and fun storyline … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 24, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC by Leslie Adame. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by Paige Classey and a giveaway of her … Continue reading
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