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TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE
Simon is tired of moving. His move to Tangerine Pines Apartments is the 26th time he and his parents have ended up at a new place via the family van. Simon wants to stay in one location and the town … Continue reading
EXCLUSION and the CHINESE AMERICAN STORY
Not many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against racism that Chinese people have faced in nearly 200 years of our past. The … Continue reading
MMGM for March 18, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by Matthew Eicheldinger. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Anne Rellihan and has a giveaway of her MG mystery, Not the Worst Friend … Continue reading
MATT SPROUTS AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES
Sixth grader Matt Sprouts can’t catch a break…but he sure gets plenty more in this amusing tale. It all starts when Matt accidentally breaks the collarbone of a best friend’s sister, Jenna, with a karate move. The table turns and … Continue reading
WHEN FORESTS BURN
Wildfires. The name alone causes an emotional reaction to those who have experienced one. WHEN FORESTS BURN is an honest look at how and why wildfires happen; what different groups have done to manage forests and fires; along with a … Continue reading
MMGM for March 11, 2024
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BLUE STARS:THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Haru: Book 1: Spring (Volume 1) by Joe Latham, an interesting graphic novel Carol Baldwin has a post … Continue reading
BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM
BLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with Grandma while her parents are on active duty in Japan. Joining Maya is Riley … Continue reading
DOUBLE BOOKING
DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom. Nan is … Continue reading
MMGM for March 4, 2024
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Grimmworld-The Witch in the Woods. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a great interview with Rajani LaRocca and a giveaway of her MG fantasy Sona and the Golden Beasts. This … Continue reading
GRIMMWORLD: The Witch in the Woods
Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are making a reluctant move with their parents to New Marburg, Idaho. Both dad, Phil and mom, Dorothy have new jobs at The Think Tank Company. Weird things happen from the get-go. Before they even … Continue reading
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