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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
BLUE SKIES
WELCOME TO MY FEATURED REVIEW FOR MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The 1940’s decade brings to mind thoughts of World War II, and when a book is set during this time period you anticipate reading specifically about the war torn years … Continue reading
MIDDLE GRADE IN THE NEWS: MARCH 12, 2020
Enjoy these recent articles with a middle grade focus: A brief but interesting discussion about parents being the watch dogs for objectionable books for children from WORLD MAGAZINE. Any other writers/educators out there? Here are 7 best selling authors who … Continue reading
MMGM for MARCH 9, 2020
Make sure those clocks are changed then Spring Ahead to these middle grade reviews and features. Click on a sun to reach each post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have POP FLIES, ROBO-PETS, and OTHER DISASTERS by Suzanne Kamata. … Continue reading
Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters
Batter up! It’s another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! I’ve read at least a dozen books the past ten years about the new kid at school. The story usually begins after the family has moved to a new state and community. … Continue reading
Let’s Play Baseball
Snow is still on the ground where I live, but March is urging Spring to take over so we can hear those magic words: Play Ball! Little league sing-ups are well under way and our major league teams are in … Continue reading
MMGM for March 2, 2020
The winner of my giveaway of WE COULD BE HEROES is Danielle Hammelef. Congratulations! It’s new month for MMGM. Time to March right in for a look at some great reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I … Continue reading
THE BEST AT IT
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MONTH OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAYS! I’m starting off with a great contemporary story that has been on my reading pile for way too long. I couldn’t even recall how it got there. Then I did a … Continue reading
TURN IT UP!
Turn it Up!: A Pitch-Perfect History of Music that Rocked the World The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce — and beyond. Many major music genres are … Continue reading
MMGM for February 24,2020
HAPPY LEAP YEAR WEEK! THE EXTRA DAY OCCURS ON SATURDAY. CELEBRATE BY LEAPING INTO THESE GREAT REVIEWS: At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have WE COULD BE HEROES by Margaret Finnegan and a GIVEAWAY of the book—my favorite MG … Continue reading
WE COULD BE HEROES
CELEBRATING MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY WITH A NEW RELEASE and GIVEAWAY! A boy, his new friend, and a canine they desperately want to save serve as the backdrop for this heartwarming story. A story full of challenges for both young … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 