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BETTER TO WISH for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Ann M. Martin’s BETTER TO WISH begins with a brief prologue to introduce the main character. The year is 2022 and Abby Nichols is 100-years-old. The first chapter then takes you back to when she was 8 and the rest … Continue reading
THE 9 LIVES OF ALEXANDER BADDENFIELD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Yes, this is a weird book. You’ll either love it for its quirkiness or shake your head at death being the main course on its pages. Of course it’s hard to get attached to our MC when he keeps getting … Continue reading
ANDI UNEXPECTED for an Unexpected Midweek Review
Yes, I’ve been reading books like crazy. Traditionally I’m a before bedtime reader, catching a few chapters before lights out. This has changed in the past year thanks in part to an unmanageable growing list of books on my taller … Continue reading
CHASING THE MILKY WAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I got the jump on this new release thanks to Deb Marshall and her recent contest giveaway. Take a look at Deb’s blog called Read Write Tell. It will be a worth your time. CHASING THE MILKY WAY is a … Continue reading
THE GREAT GREENE HEIST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The cover really draws you into reading this new novel by Varian Johnson. I did so a few weeks ago at the end of my participation in the 48 Hour Book Challenge. It was my final title to read. As … Continue reading
Ten Favorite Summertime Middle Grade Reads
Yes, the time has come to say goodbye to spring, at least on the calendar. This Saturday the sun will be at its farthest point north of the equator (Exactly 6:51 A.M. EDT if you want to celebrate). It’s also … Continue reading
Middle School How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
It’s been 2 years since I picked up the first book in James Patterson’s series, MIDDLE SCHOOL THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE. It never made it here for a review because… well, I didn’t like it. The main character … Continue reading
Do Dads Get a Fair Look in MG Books?
Father’s Day is fast approaching and this Sunday it will be time to celebrate our dads. Happy Father’s Day! I’ve read a lot of middle grade books the past year where the dad is not portrayed in the best light. … Continue reading
A Special MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY: Blog tour for It’s NOT Just A Dog
I am thrilled to be the seventh stop on the Blog Tour for It’s NOT Just A Dog, a new novel by Pam Torres. Thanks for inviting me, Pam! The full schedule is below in case you missed the start … Continue reading
48 Hour Book Challenge: The Finish Line!
I haven’t read so much in a 48 hour period since, well, never. I stumbled to the end with a few longer titles and only got halfway through THE GREAT GREEN HEIST. I’ll post a review some time this month. … Continue reading
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