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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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Category Archives: MG Fantasy
Vanishings: The Wythic Wood Mysteries Series, Book One
Tilly, our impulsive protagonist, is spending the summer in Clayton Forest with Opa, a magical teacher. She hasn’t discovered what magic she will have but being with her twin cousins, Jess and Zach, and learning about potions and self defense … Continue reading
THE UNRAVELING: THE COUNSEL OF CROWS
A big story featuring an engaging group of animal characters. It didn’t seem like the plot could be wrapped up by book’s end and sure enough there it was on the last page…To be continued. Here’s the enticing back cover … Continue reading
IMAGINARY HEROES
A fun, contemporary fantasy that provides empathy and understanding about a boy dealing with the effects of Tourette Syndrome. Matthew has been challenged throughout his 12 years dealing with uncontrollable tics, sounds, and body movements. Making things worse is the … Continue reading
THE ADVENTURE TO THE ANCIENT ICEBERG
A flying bus, talking dogs, and an angry Yeti are enough to entice any reader. The main human characters, ten-year-old twins Axi and Brandon, add the perfect touch to this memorable adventure. It all begins when a package arrives asking … Continue reading
THE DRAGON’S APPRENTICE
Twelve-year-old Ciara lives with her mother in the village of Skael. Magic is forbidden in the Draconic Empire, but five years ago Ciara found a magical journal that belonged to Bianca, an apprentice to the Great Dragon Mage. She has … Continue reading
CAREFUL WHAT YOU HEAR
The second book in this series follows 2022’s DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? You don’t need to have read the first story to enjoy this new one as details as to what happened are scattered throughout the plot. Still … Continue reading
SKYRIDERS – THE SKY KING
The SKYRIDERS SERIES continues with Book 2, THE SKY KING. This is a separate adventure with reminders of what happened in book one. Still though you might be longing to start from the beginning like I did with my review … Continue reading
SKYRIDERS
SKYRIDERS is the first book in this epic fantasy adventure. I will be featuring the sequel next week, THE SKY KING, on Marvelous Middle Grade Monday but couldn’t resist jumping into the story from the beginning with Book One. Thirteen-year-old … Continue reading
THE BOY IN THE BALLOON
Independently published middle grade books rarely get the recognition they deserve. Authors don’t have a big publishing house leading the way and often their book is only available in paperback. But when I have an opening to feature a good … Continue reading
FUTURELAND – THE ARCHITECT GAMES
The FUTURELAND series comes to a close in a satisfying way. First up in 2022 was BATTLE FOR THE PARK followed by THE NIGHTMARE HOUR. No problem if you are jumping into the series for the first time with this … Continue reading
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