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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
I AM NOT WHO YOU SEE
A teen writer tells the story of Veda who lives in India with her parents. It’s an engaging read and one ripe for discussion. Using an effective diary type format, the first entry dated June 5, 2017 lets readers know … Continue reading
MMGM for July 15, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of DARKNESS & DEMON SONG by M.R. Fournet. Carol Baldwin reviews and has a giveaway of Wand by Landra Jennings. Stephanie Robinson @ Fairday’s Blog is featuring the book Secret of the Shadow … Continue reading
DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG
The second book in the series follows last year’s BRICK DUST AND BONES. Anxious readers could jump right into DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG without reading the first. Just be prepared for some missing pieces as to how young Marius (an … Continue reading
THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS
Author Carla Mooney explores what could be a droll, boring topic for kids and makes it into a fascinating journey about what we grow and eat. After an introduction describing how a seed grows and the prolific nature of seeds, … Continue reading
MMGM for July 8, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN by Gennifer Choldenko. Carol Baldwin features The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Wicked Marigold … Continue reading
THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN
Hank Hooperman is no mistake. In fact he’s the best character in middle grade contemporary novels this year. His story is one you will never forget. Hank’s first person voice is spot on for an 11-year-old. He’s been left home … Continue reading
Via LaVie and the SECRET KEY
Via returns in a story that began with 2022’s Via LaVie and the Friendship Code. If you haven’t read the first book, no problem. This second story stands well on it’s own. The authors do a good job filling readers … Continue reading
MMGM for July 1, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of A WHISPER OF CURSES by J. Elle. Patricia Tilton @ Childrens Books Heal reviews Unicorn Island: Beyond the Portal (Book 3) by Donna Galanti Kasey Giard at The Story Sancturary has a graphic … Continue reading
A WHISPER OF CURSES
The second book in the series follows the first story from 2022: A TASTE OF MAGIC. A question always comes to mind as to whether you can enjoy A WHISPER OF CURSES without having read the first? In this case … Continue reading
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