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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
CROW for 48 Hour Book Challenge
CROW by Barbara Wright READING TIME: 320 minutes WORDS: 63,872 PUBLISHED: 2012 READING LEVEL: 5.4 BOOK JACKET DESCRIPTION: The summer of 1898 is filled with ups and downs for 11-year-old Moses. He’s growing apart from his best friend, … Continue reading
THE YEAR OF THE BOOK for 48 Hour Book Challenge
THE YEAR OF THE BOOK by Andrea Cheng READING TIME: 100 minutes WORDS: 20,719 PUBLISHED: 2012 READING LEVEL: 3.6 BOOK JACKET DESCRIPTION: In Chinese, peng you means friend. But in any language, all Anna knows for certain is … Continue reading
WILLIAM for 48 Hour Book Challenge
WILLIAM by Anne Welsh Guy READING TIME: 80 minutes PAGES: 124 PUBLISHED: 1961 BOOK JACKET DESCRIPTION: “We’ve come to school and we’re going to stay! said William. Miss Howard, the teacher in the white school welcomed the boy of … Continue reading
THE LAST BEST DAYS OF SUMMER for 48 Hour Book Challenge
THE LAST BEST DAYS OF SUMMER by Valerie Hobbs READING TIME: 2 hours 50 minutes WORDS: 40,011 PUBLISHED: 2010 READING LEVEL: 3.8 BOOK JACKET DESCRIPTION: For twelve-year-old Lucy Crandall, the last week of August is the most perfect … Continue reading
