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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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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
THE PLAYMAKERS
A fun and engaging mix of basketball and theater in a multiple viewpoints plot. Jax starts off the story. He loves basketball, but Jax and his friend Nic failed to make the roster for the middle school team. Jax’s mom … Continue reading
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIRDS
Even if you aren’t a bird watcher this extensive and superbly laid out guide will inspire you to become one. The colorful ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIRDS is a hardcover reference you will refer to again and again. You can begin your … Continue reading
THE DRAGON’S APPRENTICE
Twelve-year-old Ciara lives with her mother in the village of Skael. Magic is forbidden in the Draconic Empire, but five years ago Ciara found a magical journal that belonged to Bianca, an apprentice to the Great Dragon Mage. She has … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 3/24/2025
It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… .Karen Yingling at … Continue reading
A WOLF CALLED FIRE
Inspired by a real Yellowstone wolf known as Wolf 8, this engaging novel proves no matter how lowly one thinks of themselves compared to their peers, you still can eventually achieve great things. Narrated by Warm, a young wolf, the … Continue reading
WHO’S THAT SMURF?
The Smurfs began as comic characters way back in 1958 by Belgian artist, Peyo. Young readers who have been obsessed with everything Smurfs including comic books, TV series, movies, and theme parks have a new friend with the first book … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 3/17/2025
It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Brenda @ Log … Continue reading
THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL ZOO
A mystery for upper middle graders (ages 10-14) who enjoy a unique sci-fi plot. Thirteen-year-old Ava narrates the story and it’s pretty unbelievable. Ava lives with her Uncle Pete at the Extraterrestrial Zoo. Many years ago extraterrestrials arrived on Earth. … Continue reading
STEVE L. McEVIL and the TWISTED SISTER
The final book in this graphic novel series follows STEVE L. McEVIL (2022), and STEVE L. McEVIL and the SECOND WIND (2023). You can get by reading this third book without having read the first two, but you’ll find a … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 3/10/25
It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Natalie Aguirre @ … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 