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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
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
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