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THINGS THAT SURPRISE YOU for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Welcome to MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY. I’m reviewing this smart new title sure to please readers. But first there are two giveaway opportunities: ******************************** Giveaway at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE: One lucky winner will receive a copy of THINGS THAT … Continue reading
GIRLS IN SCIENCE: ARCHAELOGY
Young people need role models. Someone to look up to when confused about what they want to do in the future. Girls, especially at middle grade age, begin to get mixed messages about what is possible. That’s why the GIRLS … Continue reading
THE WARDEN’S DAUGHTER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I’m off and running into my sixth year at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. The winners of my Anniversary Giveaway of a book and gift card are: KATHLEEN BURKINSHAW (I LOVE YOU, MICHAEL COLLINS) ROSI HOLLINBECK (MOON SHADOW) MICHAEL GETTEL-GILMARTIN (POSTED) … Continue reading
UNITED STATES ATLAS
The fifth edition from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS is a treasure for any boy or girl studying our great country. It’s divided into five geographical areas along with a special section for the territories. Each state gets its own colorful two-page … Continue reading
GUARDIANS OF THE GRYPHON’S CLAW for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This enticing new series features a young boy, Sam London, who appears to be connected in some way to mythical creatures. A dream sends him off to discover the meaning and he gets a brief first meeting with the majestic … Continue reading
WEIRD BUT TRUE! DAILY PLANNER
You see it every school year. Potential success spoiled by a lack of organization. This new and fun Daily Planner from National Geographic Kids could be the first step to uncluttering the mess. Spiral bound so it can lay flat, … Continue reading
BLOG TOUR STOP for Tommy Greenwald’s THE REAL US
Seeing the name TOMMY GREENWALD always brings a smile to my face. Yes, I love his books—reviewed three of them on my blog—but what really causes my grin is what happened in the Fall of 2011. I’d read CHARLIE JOE … Continue reading
REVENGE OF THE GREEN BANANA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was ready for some lighter reading after a summer of heavy duty 300+ page middle grade monstrosities. A story about Jim Murphy’s sixth grade year at St. Stephen’s Elementary School in 1958 Kearny, New Jersey was the perfect remedy. … Continue reading
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