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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
D-DAY—The World War II Invasion That Changed History
SCHOLASTIC FOCUS is a new imprint focusing on narrative non-fiction for tweens and teens. The debut list is an impressive group of titles set to hit the shelves in the coming months. More will be forthcoming in the Spring of … Continue reading
THE LEGEND OF GREG
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! No, this isn’t my new autobiography. Instead what I’ve been carrying around for a month is a new book by Chris Rylander. I previously laughed my way through his contemporary THE FOURTH STALL. … Continue reading
THE NEBULA SECRET
There’s something unusual about the newest title from National Geographic. It’s still loaded with science, history, and technology topics we’ve come to expect—ones I’ve championed many times the past few years at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. What makes THE NEBULA … Continue reading
THE MISCALCULATIONS OF LIGHTNING GIRL
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! For several years I taught in a special program for intellectually gifted students. These were 28 sixth graders who had a variety of strengths in writing, math, and the sciences. They were all … Continue reading
COUNTDOWN—2979 Days to the Moon
The moon is a fascinating companion to Earth. It’s been nearly 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first stepped on its surface. For middle grade kids today, reading this fascinating new look at the Apollo years is worth … Continue reading
24 HOURS IN NOWHERE
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Before I get to my featured review let me pause to celebrate. This past weekend was my 6th year blogging anniversary! I gave all the details in last Friday’s post. What better way … Continue reading
MMGM for 8/20/18
School is back in session! Click a schoolhouse to read each blogger’s post. Leading the MMGM parade today is Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles. Her site is filled with fantastic posts from Agent and Author interviews to some very special … Continue reading
MMGM for 8/13/18
Click an image to read each blogger’s post. Leading the MMGM parade today is June McCrary Jacobs and her family friendly blog—READING WRITING, & STITCH-METIC. She joins us each Monday but also blogs during the week. It might be … Continue reading
SPUTNIK’S GUIDE TO LIFE ON EARTH
Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Today I present the fourth book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. My other favorites included CLUTCH, THE UNEXPECTED LIFE OF … Continue reading
THE GIRL WITH MORE THAN ONE HEART
The loss of a parent at any age is traumatic. But when you’ve always been Dad’s little girl, it is especially tough for 13-year-old Briana. Her dad passed away suddenly from a rare heart condition. She lost both a father … Continue reading
