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A DINOSAUR A DAY
Before I get to today’s review the winner of my Monday Giveaway of AN ANIMAL A DAY is Danielle Hammelef. Congratulations and enjoy the book. Now on to the companion book… I never realized how many types of dinosaurs existed … Continue reading
MMGM for December 9, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of AN ANIMAL A DAY. You can also enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of this hardback book. Linda Browne has another Bookcase Bizarro with a roundup of … Continue reading
AN ANIMAL A DAY (Plus a Giveaway)
An Animal A Day is a great idea to interest readers into learning more about animals. Beginning with January 1st, each day features a different animal. A colorful illustration is accompanied by a paragraph detailing some of its characteristics. A … Continue reading
PRICELESS FACTS ABOUT MONEY
Did you know that by folding a dollar bill just right you can turn George Washington into a mushroom? I tried and it works… although I’m glad it was only temporary. This new fun guide for middle grade readers is … Continue reading
MMGM for December 2, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of UNBOUND by Ryan Johnson and Jared Branahl. Patricia Tilton @ Children’s Books Heal shares a favorite MG travel series: Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster. Valinora Troy reviews SKYFLEET: The March … Continue reading
UNBOUND
Brothers Max and JB are mourning the news that their older brother is dying and unable to be rescued. He’s trapped on the famed Matterhorn in the Alps, far from their home in Pennsylvania. On a walk to escape from … Continue reading
A TRICKY KIND OF MAGIC
A heartfelt story about dealing with the loss of a loved one. The graphic novel format along with the magical elements will attract many young readers. Here’s what to expect: Card tricks, clever illusions–Cooper can do them all. His dad, … Continue reading
THE HUNT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE by Sarah Ann Juckes
The writing is magnificent as we follow the first person narration of 9-year-old Jasper Wilde. He’s searching for Rosie, his older sister who went off to college and never came back. Dad has only told him she “has gone to … Continue reading
THE NIGHT ANIMALS
Ten-year-old Nora lives with her mum who is suffering from PTSD. They are close but bad days outnumber the good. Nora is sure the ghost animals she keeps seeing have answers to the challenges her family faces. The first one … Continue reading
MMGM for November 18, 2024
NOTE: There will be no MMGM next Monday, November 25th. Be assured that MMGM will return in two weeks on December 2nd and the rest of that month including Christmas and New Year’s week. ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features … Continue reading
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