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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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DOG SCIENCE UNLEASHED
This dog loving new title from National Geographic Kids was not one I could review alone. Fortunately, I had my canine companion, Tatum, nearby to give me a hand. She was more interested in sniffing the pages than reading, but … Continue reading
MMGM for 11/19/18
Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE, I have a review of LuLu The Broadway Mouse. Click the turkey for the full story and do the same for each of the other sites below. I’m thankful to have you all … Continue reading
LULU THE BROADWAY MOUSE
When I saw my first musical on Broadway, the raw talent on stage won me over. I’ve returned several times and have become a big local theater goer. This new book by Broadway veteran Jenna Gavigan lets readers take a … Continue reading
TO THE MOON AND BACK
Next July marks the 50th anniversary of the historic first moon walk. The televised event made our world stop for a moment and marvel at this stunning achievement. TO THE MOON AND BACK is an in your face way to … Continue reading
MMGM for 11/12/18
It’s National Young Readers Week! I kick off the celebration at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE with a review of INKLING. Click the book loving kids to reach my post and each red book to connect with all the other … Continue reading
INKLING
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! This was the fourth book I’d read in 2018 where a family grieves over a deceased parent. Here we go again is all I could think, but INKLING approaches a tough issue in a … Continue reading
SOLVE THIS!
Attention! All budding engineers should get a copy of this book. It will confirm you are on the right career path. It might even entice those who had never even thought about a career in engineering to give it a … Continue reading
Middle Grade in the News 11/8/18
Here are a few news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed recently: Can diversity in children’s books tackle prejudice? Find out in this probing article from CNN. Publisher Weekly is out with their 14 best middle grade titles for 2018. … Continue reading
MMGM for 11/5/18
Election Day is tomorrow! ALWAYS in the MIDDLE approves that message and my review of CHILDREN OF JUBILEE. Click the ballot box to read and be sure to check out all the other sites below. They each get my … Continue reading
CHILDREN OF JUBILEE
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The Children of Exile series closes with this heart pounding finale. Each book is narrated by one of the young characters. In book one, Children of Exile, twelve-year-old Rosi, led the charge. Her … Continue reading
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