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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
THE LEFT BEHINDS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Or rather – THE LEFT BEHINDS: THE iPHONE THAT SAVED GEORGE WASHINGTON. Quite the title for this time travel adventure. It’s a great way for young and old to discover details about the Revolutionary War, and George’s successful crossing of … Continue reading
THE TURTLE OF OMAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Muscat, Oman is an unusual setting for an MG book. A bustling city of 3.6 million, its situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The country of Oman borders United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. THE TURTLE … Continue reading
Critiquing Critique Groups
I’ve been a part of a 4-person critique group for several years. We meet once a month and react to one of our manuscripts. The feedback is always positive but also honest with pointed advice as to what would improve … Continue reading
GENUINE SWEET for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I spent a summer in a small Mississippi town and can attest that the depiction of life in this new novel is spot on. Everyone knows everyone and secrets aren’t that way for very long. Since I grew up in … Continue reading
