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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
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (OCTOBER 5, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE BARBARY CHRONICLES by Bobbi Miller. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is participating in the Scaredy Cat Giveaway Hop with lots of middle grade choices. ••Carol Baldwin … Continue reading
THE BARBARY CHRONICLES
Set in 1870’s San Francisco, this time period was not easy on children with poverty and lack of family hard on everyone. Main character Jack London (the girl pictured front and center on the cover) is a tough 11-year-old who … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 28, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE INVISIBLE THREAD by Sue Lamoree. ••Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY reviews True Crime Files: Heist at the Museum! by Sam Subity. ••Susan Uhlig is a fan … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 21, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE HUNGRY FOREST by Kaela Rivera. ••Susan Uhlig is in love with the historical novel A PLACE TO HANG THE MOON by Kate Albus. ••Carol Baldwin shares guest … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 14, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY ART ATTACK by James Ponti. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with M.K. England and a giveaway of her MG mystery, Riley Dare: … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (Sept. 7, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of SISTERS ALONE by Shifa Saltagi Safadi. ••Jenni Enzor is featuring Honey Butter by Millie Florence. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a look at Death in the … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 31, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY by Julie Abe. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is participating in the Glitz and Glam Giveaway Hop with lots of middle … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 24, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC by Leslie Adame. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by Paige Classey and a giveaway of her … 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
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 17, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of LITTLE MONSTERS by Máire Roche. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library is featuring Mexikid Dreams: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín. ••Natalie Aguiree at Literary Rambles has an … Continue reading
