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Category Archives: MG Contemporary Fiction
LICORICE
Life has not gone well for Kitty. She’s lost her family and now lives in a rescue facility next to an obnoxious rabbit named Bunny Von Hopper. Hope arrives when Max and his mother visit the shelter. Max is still … Continue reading
ABSENT
An upper middle grade story with three distinct alternating viewpoints. Each main character shares the reasons for their frequent absences from school, each choosing the format that suits them best. Manny conveys his world through lyric based words. He loves … Continue reading
THE INVISIBLE THREAD
The cover peaked my interest and had me guessing all sorts of possibilities where the plot might be going. A boy in a wheelchair and his dog staring into the forest. I never expected what unfolded in this memorable tale … Continue reading
THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY ART ATTACK
The Sherlock Society returns for a third book in the series. This plot is driven by a new case: finding a secretive graffiti artist known as Funky Munky, whose work often criticizes local politicians and businesses. Alex, Zoe, Lina, and … Continue reading
THE STARS ARE ALWAYS THERE
The Texas Panhandle is a rare setting in middle grade books and the perfect location for this coming of age story. Twelve-year-old Jess had planned on spending the summer like she always does- with her friends at camp and spending … Continue reading
GHOST IN THE NIGHT
Many years ago I visited the city of Savannah, Georgia for just a day. I should have stayed longer to soak in the town’s amazing history. GHOST IN THE NIGHT gives you many details about this coastal city through the … Continue reading
SAMA CRUSHES THE CODE
When computers first became a reality for home and school use, many students and teachers were hooked on leaning how to code; how to create their own web page. I got so good at doing just that I ended up … Continue reading
FIFTH GRADE TOP DOGS
The series that began with THIRD GRADE ANGELS, and FOURTH GRADE RATS took an over 10-year break before the newest. FIFTH GRADE TOP DOGS, was released. The story can be read without reading the other two, but I could have … Continue reading
THE NEW NORM
Middle school drama at its’ best. This is the first book in the series featuring Norm who is just beginning middle school where social media rules. After having his wisdom teeth pulled (Side note: Doesn’t that usually happen in your … Continue reading
