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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
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
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 5/5/2025
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… Isabelle Knight reviews … Continue reading
LOON COVE SUMMER
I hope you enjoy my review today of LOON COVE SUMMER by Donna Galanti. It’s a two-day event as tomorrow I’ve invited Donna back to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE for an interview about the creation of this story. You will … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 4/28/2025
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… Sue Heavenrich @Archimedes … Continue reading
THE LEMONADE WAR-A Graphic Novel Adaptation
The Lemonade War was first published in 2007 and sold a whopping 2 million plus copies worldwide. There were five more books in the series and with this new graphic novel adaption, a fresh group of fans are sure to … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 4/21/2025
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… Valinora Troy shares … Continue reading
THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES
This heartfelt story features a boy named Finn Connelly. His father was a firefighter and a hero who died two years ago. Finn is not a hero, given the fact he’s failing 7th grade. Things only get worse when Finn … Continue reading
