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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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GHOST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The title is not a late addition to the Halloween season. Instead its the nickname for the main character, Castle Cranshaw. He’s a runner for more reasons than you’d expect. His attitude at school has created a thick file of … Continue reading
EXPLORE PREDATORS AND PREY
Future scientists can rejoice at this new title from Nomad Press. The 90 pages are filled with 25 projects, which could be used by homeschoolers, students in lower grades as an independent study, or by a teacher with his or … Continue reading
CLAYTON STONE SERIES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I read both books in the fun and exciting CLAYTON STONE series back to back. What an enjoyable time I had following Clayton’s adventures. They stand on their own if you decide to skip the first book, but it would … Continue reading
SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Let’s begin with some math. SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA checks in at 9.5 inches by 12 inches and is a whopping 3.8 pounds. Eye-popping fantastic is the best description I could come up with for the cover and the 304 pages inside. … Continue reading
THE BOY WITH 17 SENSES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This unusual and fun story features a boy with a neurological condition know as synesthesia. It’s estimated four percent of the population have this rare ability where two or mores senses combine. A person with synesthesia might not only hear … Continue reading
HOW THINGS WORK
HOW THINGS WORK is a new title sure to engage young future scientists, and those of us a bit older. Even non-science lovers opening this hardback edition will soon be convinced just how cool the science and secrets are behind … Continue reading
IMPYRIUM for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
A nine year old looked in awe at my copy of Impyrium and said, “It’s bigger than the Bible!” Yes, it’s quite hefty, but when you create a new world for readers it takes time and a great plot. Throw … Continue reading
A Bright Place to Connect with Books: BRIGHTLY
Brightly is an ambitious project to help moms and dads raise lifelong readers. Created by parents and avid bookworms, the effort is a partnership with Penguin Random House. The site is filled with book recommendations, reading tips, author essays and … Continue reading
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
