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MMGM for November 2, 2020
Click on a to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing SCHOOL SQUAD by Eileen Moskowitz-Palma. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic features a historical non-fiction alphabet book, Eight Hands Round: A … Continue reading
SCHOOL SQUAD
Book 2 in the Popularity Pact series arrives with even more middle school drama than CAMP CLIQUE did to lead off the series. Bea and Maisy have returned from camp and it’s time for Maisy to uphold her end of … Continue reading
THE NATURE EXPLORER’S SKETCHBOOK
SYNOPSIS: This sketchbook helps kids look more closely at nature and capture what they discover with pencil, pen, and paint. The Nature Explorer’s Sketchbook inspires exploration, creativity and observation, with beautiful sketchbook illustrations, ideas and tips, and plenty of space … Continue reading
MMGM for October 26, 2020
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef who won a copy of WEIRD BUT TRUE! HALLOWEEN. A Spooky Week Ahead! Click a pumpkin to reach a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of my … Continue reading
THREE KEYS
A sequel to the touching FRONT DESK, this novel continues the tale of an immigrant family from China who operate a motel in Anaheim, California. THREE KEYS takes off right where the first one ends and you’ll have no problem … Continue reading
THE PUFFIN PLAN
The Puffin Plan is a timely story for this year and the future. It begins with a boy’s (Co-author Stephen W. Kress) passion for the outdoors, which then leads to a successful 7th grade science fair project. It very well … Continue reading
WEIRD BUT TRUE! HALLOWEEN
Plus you could win your very own copy (U.S. Addresses only) thanks to National Geographic Kids and Media Masters Publicity. Here are the not so scary details… The giveaway will only run for two days (So the winner can enjoy … Continue reading
MMGM for October 19, 2020
It’s NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK! Click a book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT by Lamar Giles. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT
Unlike the majority of Logan County’s residents, Missus Nedraw of the Rorrim Mirror Emporium remembers the time freeze from The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, and how Otto and Sheed took her mirrors without permission to fix their mess. Usually, that’s an unforgivable offense, punishable … Continue reading
THE ENDANGEREDS
Innocent animals are in trouble: temperatures are climbing, tides are rising, and nature is suffering. Someone needs to step in to rescue animals from extinction. Someone needs to turn this mess around, before it’s too late. And that someone is … Continue reading
