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The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick
The back cover description boldly warns readers of what to expect: You probably shouldn’t read this book. Because it’s going to get creepy fast… No kidding! THE NIGHTMARES OF FINNEGAN QUICK features Finn’s first person narration. He’s having nightmares and … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 8/4/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE MINOR MIRACLE and THE MINOR RESCUE by Meredith Davis. ••ET Charles has a review of The Neptune Challenge by Polly Holyoke. … Continue reading
THE MINOR MIRACLE and THE MINOR RESCUE
A fun exciting two-book series that has all the elements young readers enjoy: Endearing characters with Noah Minor and his two best friends Rodney and Haley, frequent illustrations providing a visual addition to the story, and a “can’t wait to … Continue reading
PAUL WEAVER AND THE SOUL REAVER
A unique story told in a unique way. Paul Weaver is the young protagonist so obsessed with fantasy that he started his own channel on a fantasy website. His site is called Knighthood Never Looked So Good and the story … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/28/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by Marzieh Abbas and … Continue reading
BLOOD IN THE WATER
Tiffany D. Jackson is the successful author of many YA titles and a few picture books. Now she has taken the leap into middle grade with BLOOD IN THE WATER, a story sure to please readers who enjoy a thrilling … Continue reading
THE ABILENE KID – DEAD MAN’S HAND
The first in a series, DEAD MAN’S HAND is an engaging story advertised as a YA novel. I disagree. The protagonist is 12 and the plot stays within the boundaries of the middle grade world. I solidly recommend the novel … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/21/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES by Kristin Nilsen. ••Susan Uhlig is pleased to share the powerful CHIRP by Kate Messner. ••Brenda … Continue reading
THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES
That first crush. Most of us remember the swirl of emotions when you can’t take your eyes off a classmate. You do silly things to get their attention and worry they won’t like you back. This sequel to WORLDWIDE CRUSH … Continue reading
THE SCIENCE OF SOUND
Another engaging title from Nomad Press. The Science of Sound is something we would rarely think about, but learners from 8-12 will be thoroughly in tune with what they learn in each of the 5 chapters: As with other science … Continue reading
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