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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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SCHOOLED for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
SCHOOLED, by Gordon Korman, is one of the few Middle Grade novels that utilizes a multiple first person narrative. Each chapter is from the perspective of either the protagonist, Capricorn Anderson, or the supporting or less than supporting cast around … Continue reading
Happy 10th post for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This will be my tenth review for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday. I have exclusively featured books with a first person voice from some unique and endearing protagonists. Here’s a look back with the link to my review: IDA B by … Continue reading
The Wednesday Wars on a Middle Grade Monday
Holling Hoodhood is one of the most likeable male protagonists in the past 10 years. Gary D. Schmidt brought to life this 7th grade boy from 1967 who learns much about life and family. Date of Publication: 2007 Word count: … Continue reading
I Climbed Another Mountain
It’s not what you think but every bit as challenging… I finished my second Middle Grade manuscript. Take a deep breath and celebrate. Note to self: Don’t buy the Halloween candy before you write the final chapters. Now I have … Continue reading
MMGM Review: Rules by Cynthia Lord
Autism. Just seeing or hearing the word brings confusion and misunderstanding. Cynthia Lord writes from the perspective of an 12-year-old girl whose brother is autistic. The results are a novel with heart that will have you asking for more. Date … Continue reading
MMGM Review: Out Of My Mind
This week I delve into the thought provoking OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon M. Draper. After visiting here be sure to check the links to other selections over at Shannon Messenger’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday post. Date of Publication: … Continue reading
RE-RIGHT… RERIGHT… REWRITE
It’s the most important part of writing a winning novel. I didn’t do much if any rewriting on my first manuscript until the first draft was completed. Only then did I start the long process. For my second manuscript I … Continue reading
Monday Review: Runaway Twin
This fast moving novel by Peg Kehret has a great protagonist with a never give up attitude. Her first person narrative always had me turning the pages for more. After visiting here be sure to check the links to other … Continue reading
The Book Cellar: A Real Gem
Those of you who live in the Denver area, or if you are visiting, be sure to head up to Louisville, CO (Near Boulder). Take a walk down main street and visit the charming home of The Book Cellar. Barbara … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 