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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
CAREFUL WHAT YOU HEAR
The second book in this series follows 2022’s DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? You don’t need to have read the first story to enjoy this new one as details as to what happened are scattered throughout the plot. Still … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/17/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of WEREWOLF HAMLET by Kerry Madden-Lunsford. Sue Heavenrich has a great bit of narrative nonfiction titled A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools, by Debbie Levy. … Continue reading
WEREWOLF HAMLET
That’s 10-year-old Angus Gettlefinger on the cover. He lives with his parents and 3 siblings in an L.A. suburb. Angus loves theater and old Hollywood movie stars. He often has pretend talks in his head with the likes of Lon … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/10/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of THE BUG BANDITS. by Jenni L. Walsh. Isabelle Knight reviews Moon Rising, the sixth book in the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has … Continue reading
THE BUG BANDITS
I was hoping to feature this new middle grade contemporary closer to the release date in May. But…I have so many books to share that month I moved this one up to give you an advanced look. THE BUG BANDITS … Continue reading
INTERRUPTED LIVES
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz happened last week on January 27th. The memories shared by these survivors will make sure we never forget. The stories are sad, but the lessons learned are valuable for upper middle grade … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/3/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renée Watson. Brenda @ LOG CABIN LIBRARY features Werewolf Hamlet by Kerry Madden-Lunsford . Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Rosanne Parry … Continue reading
BLUE
A story full of endearing characters and an urgent message about how we are treating Mother Earth. Multiple viewpoints allow readers to get a deep understanding of the fears and strengths each character brings forth. BLUE is the huge tree … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/27/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of OPERATION SISTERHOOD-STEALING THE SHOW! by OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY-PERKOVICH. Susan Uhlig enjoyed THE LEGENDARY MO SETO by A.Y. Chan. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Nicole C. Hewitt–a … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/20/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of THE SECRET OF HONEYCAKE by Kimberly Newton Fusco. Jemima Pett is back with us this week reviewing The Ship-Thief by Stephen Potts, a sort of companion to Hunting Gumnor, which she … Continue reading
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