Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

2024 Favorite Holiday Read

It’s a festive month and what better way to get into the mood than by reading a holiday story. I start this special time by going back to my favorites from past years: (CLICK ON A BOOK TO FIND OUT … Continue reading

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FUTURELAND – THE ARCHITECT GAMES

The FUTURELAND series comes to a close in a satisfying way. First up in 2022 was BATTLE FOR THE PARK followed by THE NIGHTMARE HOUR. No problem if you are jumping into the series for the first time with this … Continue reading

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ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON

Two nights ago, on Avalanche Road in Piney Mountain, Missouri, my life changed forever. The enticing first line of ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON begins the journey of doing the right thing for fifth grader Scarlet Burnes. She is in … Continue reading

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A DINOSAUR A DAY

Before I get to today’s review the winner of my Monday Giveaway of AN ANIMAL A DAY is Danielle Hammelef. Congratulations and enjoy the book. Now on to the companion book… I never realized how many types of dinosaurs existed … Continue reading

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MMGM for December 9, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of AN ANIMAL A DAY. You can also enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of this hardback book. Linda Browne has another Bookcase Bizarro with a roundup of … Continue reading

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AN ANIMAL A DAY (Plus a Giveaway)

An Animal A Day is a great idea to interest readers into learning more about animals. Beginning with January 1st, each day features a different animal. A colorful illustration is accompanied by a paragraph detailing some of its characteristics. A … Continue reading

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PRICELESS FACTS ABOUT MONEY

Did you know that by folding a dollar bill just right you can turn George Washington into a mushroom? I tried and it works… although I’m glad it was only temporary. This new fun guide for middle grade readers is … Continue reading

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MMGM for December 2, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of UNBOUND by Ryan Johnson and Jared Branahl. Patricia Tilton @ Children’s Books Heal shares a favorite MG  travel series:  Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster. Valinora Troy reviews SKYFLEET: The March … Continue reading

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UNBOUND

Brothers Max and JB are mourning the news that their older brother is dying and unable to be rescued. He’s trapped on the famed Matterhorn in the Alps, far from their home in Pennsylvania. On a walk to escape from … Continue reading

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THE HUNT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE by Sarah Ann Juckes

The writing is magnificent as we follow the first person narration of 9-year-old Jasper Wilde. He’s searching for Rosie, his older sister who went off to college and never came back. Dad has only told him she “has gone to … Continue reading

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