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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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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
SAVE ME A SEAT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
If you enjoy a quiet story about friendship then look no further. The only thing Joe and Ravi (rah-VEE) have in common is they’re both starting fifth grade. Joe is labeled with an Auditory Processing Disorder. It means too many … Continue reading
TALES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
I had a teacher once who read short stories from a paperback book filled with Arabian tales. They were confusing at times but fast moving with action and mystery. This new book by Donna Jo Napoli, with gorgeous, whimsical illustrations … Continue reading
THE BEST MAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
It’s hard to pull off the story telling technique used in THE BEST MAN. It’s the one where you begin a novel at the end and then fill in all the gaps until the end reappears in its normal place … Continue reading
RISE OF THE LIONESS
An ecosystem is a fragile commodity. Disturb any of its parts and the results can be catastrophic for all. This reality is brought to life with the true story of Lady, the last lioness in Liuwa Plain National Park located … Continue reading
FROM THE GRAVE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I have a double payoff today: A review of FROM THE GRAVE and a visit from the author, Cynthia Reeg. Welcome to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE, Cynthia. I loved reading about the crazy creatures and many oddities in Uggarland. Thanks … Continue reading
DINING WITH DINOSAURS – A Tasty Guide to Mesozoic Munching
Kids both young and old can’t get enough of dinosaurs. This unique addition comes at the topic in a fun way by pinpointing what these creatures liked to eat. Colorful drawings on each page are perfectly balanced with the text. … Continue reading
MYSTERY & MAYHEM series for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I’m putting aside my fiction reviews this week to delve into what initially peaked my interest in reading: the fantastic titles available in non-fiction. New out this week are the first two books in the MYSTERIES & MAYHEM series – … Continue reading
EXTREME WILDFIRE and A VISIT FROM THE AUTHOR, Mark Thiessen
Wildfires are a powerful force of nature we increasingly see on the news each year. Some of us might even witness one in our own community. Earlier this past summer I watched smoke come off the mountains to the west … Continue reading
MYSTERIES OF COVE: GEARS OF REVOLUTION for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Book Two in the MYSTERIES OF COVE trilogy has arrived and the adventure heads outside the mountain where dragons can end your life in an instant. I reviewed Book One, FIRES OF INVENTION last year and was anxious to read … Continue reading
An Astronaut Tells All…
Well, not quite everything, but Dr. Dave Williams, a NASA astronaut with three space walks under his belt, does reveal the answers to questions young middle graders want to know. Don’t expect a boring display of facts. The guide is … Continue reading
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