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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (1/26/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of VOTE FOR THE G.O.A.T. by Ali Terese. ••Susan Uhlig was fascinated and freaked out by BEST OF ALL WORLDS by Kenneth Oppel, a mg/ya crossover. ••Brenda @ Log … Continue reading
A PIRATE’S PACT
I am glad to finally feature this engaging story that was originally released in 2024. The tale is set 300 years in the future and features twins Kik and Mac. In many respects family life is the same as it … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (1/19/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of Jeannie’s Bottle, Incantations by N Millane. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews The Unbreakable Crown by Carina Finn. ••Jemima Pett has Roald Dahl’s autobiography, Going Solo, (book 2, … Continue reading
JEANNIE’S BOTTLE, INCANTATIONS
A middle grade fantasy that will keep you turning the pages. Thirteen-year-old Jeannie is still dealing with the unexpected loss of her mother. Her father chooses to move after his orthodontic practice has some strange things happening to patients. They’re … Continue reading
TOMMY THE COWARD
Parents who have a non-reader in their family often ask me what they can do to get their child reading. Middle grade novels are frequently over 300 pages long and staring at text for hours on end does not appeal … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/12/2026
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS by Michael Sokolar. ••Susan Uhlig was delighted with LEEVA AT LAST by Sara Pennypacker. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview … Continue reading
HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS
I’m always a bit reluctant to jump into a series with the second book without having read the first. Not to worry as I had no problem settling into the character and plot of HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS. … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/5/2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of CRACKING TIME by David Meyer. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is … Continue reading
Cracking Time
Been on your phone or computer a bit too much? So has young Andy Wagner. Totally focused on his phone he falls into a raging river. Fortunately he is saved, but Andy’s parents have had enough of his obsession. They … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 12/29/2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of our bloggers and visitors! ALWAYS in the MIDDLE will be back next week with the first of my 2026 reviews. Today’s almost new year lineup includes: ••Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd has … Continue reading
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