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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 (6/22/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of ROXIE IN COLOR by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka. ••Carol Baldwin features a review of A YEAR WITHOUT HOME by V.T. Bidania. ••Rebecca Douglass reviews an audio … Continue reading
ROXIE IN COLOR
Twelve-year-old Roxie is at a new school for 7th grade. She is a gifted artist and lives with her blind parents, guide dog, Nash, and a younger brother. She wants to keep her parents’ blindness a secret. Revealing it at … Continue reading
THE ORION SESSIONS – BEST FRIENDS
Orion loves to sing. Unfortunately, 7th grade and being 13 brings more challenges. The worst are a mean group of girls at school who always try to make her look bad, She still has a passion for singing, but for … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/15/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of PERSPECTIVE by Jennifer Bohnhoff. ••BRIAR’S REVIEWS is with us for the first time and has a review of GOOSH by Seth McLane. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library … Continue reading
PERSPECTIVE
Jennifer Bohnhoff has written many historical novels for middle grade and YA. Time periods range from the Civil War to World War II along with a more recent story about a devastating wildlife fire in the American West. I chose … Continue reading
BOO AND PATCH: A TALE OF HOPE
If you love fantasy, especially one with a memorable cast of characters, then BOO AND PATCH A TAIL OF HOPE will be a good choice for the upcoming summer. Boo, the young protagonist lives with his foster family and is … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/8/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER by Candace Lee & Eric Newman. ••Natalie Aguirre @ LITERARY RAMBLES has a guest post by Rebecca Caprera and a giveaway of her … Continue reading
GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER
George Goodwin is no dragon slayer. At least that’s what he believes at the start of this engaging fantasy. George is 12-years-old and a dedicated boy scout. He lives with his police officer mother and still deeply misses his dad … Continue reading
THE TWIN STARS AND THE SOCCER SUPERSTAR
Sixth grader Cassaty Greene loves soccer. Her favorite player on the Texas Baron’s Creek High School team is Katey Korey who she adores. It’s been an exciting year watching Katey lead them toward a possible state title. Some day Cassaty … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/1/26)
This week I am chaperoning some graduating seniors on a celebration trip. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, be sure to check out the other posts in our lineup this week: ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is … Continue reading
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