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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: Middle Grade Book Reviews
THE TWIN STARS AND THE SOCCER SUPERSTAR
Sixth grader Cassaty Greene loves soccer. Her favorite player on the Texas Baron’s Creek High School team is Katey Korey who she adores. It’s been an exciting year watching Katey lead them toward a possible state title. Some day Cassaty … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/1/26)
This week I am chaperoning some graduating seniors on a celebration trip. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, be sure to check out the other posts in our lineup this week: ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/25/2026)
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of PERFECT ENOUGH by Meg Eden Kuyatt. ••Susan Uhlig loved RIGHT BACK AT YOU by Carolyn Mackler. ••Linda Browne at Bookcase Bizarro reviews Peter Kuper’s Insectopolis, … Continue reading
PERFECT ENOUGH
Selah is 13-years-old and autistic. It’s been a rough time trying to figure out how to deal with life, but now she has learned about her autism and what she can do to survive the upcoming writer’s camp where she … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/18/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of MUPPIT BOY AND THE ALLERGIES OF EVIL by Michael J. Bowler. ••Jemima Pett reviews Max and Charlie’s Highland Adventure by Wendy Leighton-Porter. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles … Continue reading
MUPPIT BOY AND THE ALLERGIES OF EVIL
Today I’m joining the book tour for an exciting new science fiction story set in the present. Elmo Fitzroy is 12-years-old and famous. He had no choice. Growing up his mother included him on her popular You Tube channel about … Continue reading
SPEED RACER ADVENTURES!
Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular. I get asked frequently from parents, relatives, and young readers about recommendations. Although I don’t often have available dates to review these colorful stories, I always suggest they start with Papercutz, a … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/11/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE EMBARRASSING CONFESSIONS OF GRACIE SPARKS by Fiona Harris. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Sarah Marie Jette and a giveaway of her MG … Continue reading
BASEBALL’S SHINING SEASON
A fascinating and revealing account of the 1941 baseball season during world unrest. Intended for upper middle grade and beyond, this one is for you if either of these are true: baseball is a passion and/or the time period centered … Continue reading
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