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LOST IN THE SUN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The story line for this new book by Lisa Graff reminded me of Mile Lupica’s, THE ONLY GAME. In both books we discover early on that a horrific and unfortunate event has altered the life of our young boy narrator. … Continue reading
A HANDFUL OF STARS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
By the looks of the cover you’d expect this to be a story about a dog. That’s only partially true as it’s just as much about friendship, blueberries (that’s what you can see on Lucky’s nose), and understanding. I gravitated … Continue reading
GONE CRAZY IN ALABAMA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday EXTRA
Time to sneak in another midweek review. This one is the third in a series about three Brooklyn sisters, age 12, 10, and 8 set in 1969. Their father and stepmother send them to visit relatives in Alabama. It may … Continue reading
THE PAPER COWBOY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This novel has been on my pile of books to read for a long time. It got there like many often do with recommendations from other MMGM regulars. I added THE PAPER COWBOY to my list after seeing Rosi’s shout … Continue reading
SCHOOL OF CHARM for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I doubt I could talk any middle grade boys into picking this one up, but I finally did myself to discover a charming book set in 1977. Yes, especially for any male out there, you really can’t judge a book … Continue reading
TIME SQUARE – UFO for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday EXTRA
I’ve once again gotten way ahead on reviews so I’m throwing in an occasional midweek bonus. Earlier this year I reviewed the first book in this series TIME SQUARE- THE SHIFT. It’s the set-up for this second book as four … Continue reading
DIEGO’S DRAGON: DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Last year I enjoyed the first DIEGO’S DRAGON novel (SPIRITS OF THE SUN). If you somehow missed that first book and delve right into this one, fear not, you won’t be lost. Author, Kevin Gerard, does a nice job of … Continue reading
THE GIRL IN THE TORCH for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
What a perfect time with Independence Day on Saturday to present this new novel by Robert Sharenow. If you’re a YA reader his name may sound familiar from his two historical novels, MY MOTHER THE CHEERLEADER and THE BERLIN BOXING … Continue reading
The Path to Publishing: Become Famous First
There are a growing number of actors, talk show hosts, and anyone else who has had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame showing up as authors on the children’s bookshelf. I would guess their path is a lot … Continue reading
HALF A WORLD AWAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I enjoy MG books where there is a definite arc in the growth and change for a character. HALF A WORLD AWAY not only has that, but you will most likely find a change in yourself. Jaden is not a … Continue reading
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