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MMGM for APRIL 15, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JUST LIKE CLICK plus an author interview with SANDY GRUBB. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a review of Finally Heard by Kelly Yang with a book giveaway. Brenda @ Log … Continue reading
JUST LIKE CLICK (Review and Author Interview)
This contemporary story set in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon, provides a warm feeling of time well spent (along with hopes of a sequel). The summer before sixth grade brings many traumatic changes to Nick’s life. His Great Gramp, the one … Continue reading
CONTINENTAL DRIFTER
Kathy has a Thai mother and an American father. In Thailand she is seen as a “luk khrueng” (half child) given her bi-cultural background. Most of the year Kathy lives in Bangkok, where she attends an English speaking international school. … Continue reading
MMGM for APRIL 8, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison. Susan Uhlig enjoyed the first book in the fantasy trilogy AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B. B. Alston. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a … Continue reading
KEEPING PACE
KEEPING PACE is an upper middle grade book. The engaging plot is just right for those readers not quite ready for a full blown jump into YA. Thirteen-year-old Grace is an achievement oriented girl who strives to become the top … Continue reading
BASEBALL BUDDIES-BUILDING A TEAM
Baseball season has begun and what better way to get in the mood than this first title in the Baseball Buddies series. It’s about the effort it takes to play a better game by cooperating with teammates. Luis is new … Continue reading
MMGM for APRIL 1, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW by Lindsey Hobson. Max @ Completely Full Bookshelf recommends Princess Princess Ever After by K. O’Neill. Susan Uhlig was fascinated by the unusual THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY by Kate DiCamillo … Continue reading
THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW
Summer starts off the wrong way when baseball loving Izzy hits a high fly ball and breaks the neighbor’s window. Even worse, it’s where the mysterious Mr. Johnson lives. Rumors about how bad he is are the main topic of … Continue reading
FRANKINSCHOOL#2: The Cupsnake Escape
I previously reviewed the first book in the series, Monster Match, last July. The Cupsnake Escape continues the fun format and story line. Our MC, Fred, has a huge problem. He turns into Frankenstein’s monster every time he writes his … Continue reading
MMGM for March 25, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE by Gillian McDunn. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by author Cathy Carr and her agent Rachel Orr and a giveaway of Cathy’s MG Lost … Continue reading
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