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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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ORDER OF THE MAJESTIC
IT”S ANOTHER EDITION OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Ace a test and it just might lead to a magical adventure filled with danger. Joey Kopecky has the test taking skills perfected—so much that his parents have enrolled him in a … Continue reading
LINGERING ECHOES
The GHOSTS OF ORDINARY OBJECTS series continues with Lingering Echoes. I previously featured BONE’S GIFT and loved the characters along with the time period—World War II. Be sure to read this first book as it will enrich the experience in reading … Continue reading
SHRED GIRLS—LINDSAY’S JOYRIDE
Welcome to the blog tour stop for this fun new title! An empowering new series from the cyclist who runs Shred-Girls.com is guaranteed to give readers an adrenaline rush! Lindsay can’t wait to spend her summer break reading comics and … Continue reading
MMGM for May 20. 2019
It’s National Rescue Dog Day and another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! A perfect combination. I don’t have a dog book to share, but I do have a review of ZENOBIA JULY by Lisa Bunker. Click … Continue reading
ZENOBIA JULY
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The story of Zenobia July is full of characters many middle graders will not have encountered before. There’s a trans girl (Zen—our protagonist), a character identified as gender queer (Arli, who is growing up … Continue reading
FROM AN IDEA TO NIKE
“Dream audaciously. Have the courage to fall forward.” Nike Founder Phil Knight This new series continues with the fascinating rise of a shoe company in FROM AN IDEA TO NIKE. Last week I took a look at another success story— … Continue reading
20 RECIPES KIDS SHOULD KNOW
If Esme Washburn ever opens her own restaurant, I’ll go out of my way to visit and enjoy one of her delicious meals. Thankfully, readers won’t have to wait. Try out twenty of her creations in this celebration of food. … Continue reading
MMGM for May 13, 2019
It’s National Apple Pie Day. Enjoy a slice while you read my review of A DROP OF HOPE by Keith Calabrese at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. Click the piece of pie for this post and do the same for … Continue reading
A DROP OF HOPE
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! A small town in Ohio has its share of problems. Factories are closing down putting more people out of work. Even the town’s sign, Welcome to Cliff’s Donnelly, has worn away, leaving just … Continue reading
FROM AN IDEA TO DISNEY
Disney is a name that brings a smile to children’s faces whether it be through movies, television, or visits to the many theme parks. This captivating new series gets a great start with the story behind Walt Disney. His successes … Continue reading
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