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WRITTEN IN STONE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I won a signed copy of this historical tale from none other the than the Middle Grade Mafioso himself, Michael Gettel-Gilmartin. You can find him dishing out middle grade wonders on his personal blog or group blog Project Mayhem. Both … Continue reading
AUTHOR ANNIE McMAHON TELLS ALL
Tells all? Well, at least the questions I asked. Annie is the author of ADVENTURE ON NEMESIS MOUNTAIN. Here’s what to expect from this new MG novel: Emilio would rather eat a slimy worm than miss the fifth grade field … Continue reading
SMASHER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I enjoy reading and writing books with a contemporary, realistic feel. That doesn’t mean I can’t go outside my comfort zone every few months and delve into other genres. This time science fiction was my chosen destination and SMASHER the … Continue reading
THE BLOSSOMING UNIVERSE OF VIOLET DIAMOND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This is a charming, heartwarming tale of discovery for a biracial girl who lives with her white family but is very curious about the other side of her roots. It is a quiet story (Translation: Not many boys will be … Continue reading
ELIZA BING IS (NOT) A BIG FAT QUITTER for Marvelous Middle Grade MIDWEEK
After posting my last thoughts on Joey Pigza, little did I know another ADHD main character was to follow with this bonus review. A friend with twin 8-year-olds was looking for recommendations for a first MG book after they had … Continue reading
THE KEY THAT SWALLOWED JOEY PIGZA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
In 1998 I came across a new book with an odd title, JOEY PIGZA SWALLOWED THE KEY. I read it out loud to my classroom of 11-13 year olds. The story of a wired boy labeled as ADHD with a … Continue reading
SHIPWRECK ISLAND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was strolling through the bookstore last month with gift card in hand. I’d already found one title and had enough left to grab one more. On the new releases shelf was SHIPWRECK ISLAND beckoning me. Looked intriguing. I read … Continue reading
RILEY MACK STIRS UP MORE TROUBLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
It’s the start of another year of reviews for MMGM here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE and time to announce the winners of my first giveaway. As announced last week ROSI HOLLINBECK won the first part of the contest and … Continue reading
A Year of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Are You Kidding?
Fifty-two reviews in one year. It’s been a fun ride and one that will continue. This week though it’s time to celebrate with my first ever monster-size giveaway. But first a look back at the titles… IDA B DEAD END … Continue reading
