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MMGM for May 15, 2023
May is half over. Time to switch on more MG reviews and features. Click a blogger’s light switch to find out what they have in store. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of LO & BEHOLD by … Continue reading
LO & BEHOLD
Author Wendy Mass has written many middle grade and young adult novels (11 BIRTHDAYS and BOB are my past favorites). With LO & BEHOLD she enters new writing territory with a graphic novel. Here’s what to expect in this engaging … Continue reading
WORLD’S WORST TIME MACHINE
Liam, the endearing protagonist in WORLD’S WORST TIME MACHINE, is only trying to find a prop for his homework assignment at the neighbor’s garage sale. Instead he comes away with a not so reliable time machine. Now that Liam has … Continue reading
MMGM for MAY 8, 2023
Start piling up books for the summer . Find some great choices by clicking on each blogger’s book stack. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD by Mark Goldblatt. Susan Uhlig enjoyed … Continue reading
MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD
First off, I’m not a big fan of the title. But this new sort of fantasy by “Twerp” author Mark Goldblatt nicely captures the emotions of 13-year-old David Salmon as his family is falling apart. Mom has left home and … Continue reading
WHAT ABOUT PHILOSOPHY
Kids of all ages always have questions. They usually begin with the word “What” or “Why”. This new title, first released in France, arrives in America thanks to Chronicle Books. Sixteen questions are asked and each gets a cartoon type … Continue reading
THE GREAT FOREST Cover Reveal
I’m excited to share the cover for a new book by one of our MMGM contributors: Valinora Troy! Before the big reveal takes place, here’s some information about the book: “Everything here hates you. The trees long to consume you, … Continue reading
MMGM for May 1, 2023
It’s a new month! Click on a flower pot to read a fantastic MG review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MIRROR TO MIRROR by Rajani LaRocca. You can also check out my review … Continue reading
MIRROR TO MIRROR
Alternating first-person narration finds a perfect match with twins Maya and Chaya. This novel in verse explores what it is like when inseparable twins begin to go their own ways. Here’s the official preview: Maya is the pragmatic twin, but … Continue reading
THE ADVENTURES OF THE FLASH GANG
I’m always on the lookout for exciting plots and endearing characters in books. It also helps if the setting and time period are captured beautifully without being over 300 pages long. THE ADVENTURES of the FLASH GANG is the winner … Continue reading
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