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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
THE ABANDONED THEATER
Debut author Dana Robertson gives readers an adventure full of surprising turns. The 33 mostly short chapters dive into the mystery of what happened to the now spooky looking theater. Here’s the enticing synopsis: Deep in the woods of the … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 5/26/2025
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of I AM REBEL by Ross Montgomery. Jennifer Rummel has a review of the graphic novel Speechless. Isabelle Knight gives us an interview with Russell J. Fellows, author of ‘Children of the … Continue reading
I AM REBEL
“I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my boy. And if he’s stepped right inside the jaws of death, then I’m going to follow him into them and bring him back out.” I AM REBEL won the prestigious Waterstone’s 2024 Children’s Book of … Continue reading
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
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 5/19/2025
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of A FIELD GUIDE TO BROKEN PROMISES by Leah Stecher. Jemima Pett reviews and has a warning about the intended audience for WHY GRANDMA DOESN’T KNOW ME. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles … Continue reading
A FIELD GUIDE TO BROKEN PROMISES
(THE WINNER OF LAST WEEK’S GIVEAWAY OF SPELLING IT OUT IS PETE SPRINGER! CONGRATULATIONS!) ======================= Evie Steinberg only sees her best friend at summer camp each summer. Evie and Dara are everything that make being friends special. Sharing secrets and … 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
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 5/12/2025
It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Jenni Enzor has … Continue reading
SPELLING IT OUT (PLUS A GIVEAWAY CHANCE)
Fictional character Ben Bellini takes readers back to the 1980’s when his path to become a good speller began in southern California. He tried and didn’t win the regional competition, but Ben’s goal was to some day reach the Scripps … 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
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