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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
SOME OF US ARE BRAVE
Four very different kids experience Hurricane Harvey, the devastating tropical storm that hit the city of Houston in August of 2017. The chapters rotate among the characters. They include: Yasir Manzoor who hopes to become the next soccer captain of … Continue reading
HYPERGIFTED
This newest addition to the “Gifted” series can be read on its own. You can always go back and checkout the popular predecessors, UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. HYPERGIFTED refers to one of the main characters, 12-year-old Noah Youkilis, who has an … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (2/02/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of THE AFTERMYTH by Tracy Wolff. ••Susan Uhlig recommends HOW TO TELL A TRUE STORY by Tricia Springstubb. ••Carol Baldwin welcomes young author Isabelle Knight and her review of … Continue reading
CAMP MONSTER
Nothing scary about this monster story. Instead, young readers hooked on graphic novels will be entertained by the fun plot. Here’s what to expect: Tasha’s family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren’t enough Yetis … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (1/26/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of VOTE FOR THE G.O.A.T. by Ali Terese. ••Susan Uhlig was fascinated and freaked out by BEST OF ALL WORLDS by Kenneth Oppel, a mg/ya crossover. ••Brenda @ Log … Continue reading
A PIRATE’S PACT
I am glad to finally feature this engaging story that was originally released in 2024. The tale is set 300 years in the future and features twins Kik and Mac. In many respects family life is the same as it … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (1/19/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of Jeannie’s Bottle, Incantations by N Millane. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews The Unbreakable Crown by Carina Finn. ••Jemima Pett has Roald Dahl’s autobiography, Going Solo, (book 2, … Continue reading
JEANNIE’S BOTTLE, INCANTATIONS
A middle grade fantasy that will keep you turning the pages. Thirteen-year-old Jeannie is still dealing with the unexpected loss of her mother. Her father chooses to move after his orthodontic practice has some strange things happening to patients. They’re … Continue reading
TOMMY THE COWARD
Parents who have a non-reader in their family often ask me what they can do to get their child reading. Middle grade novels are frequently over 300 pages long and staring at text for hours on end does not appeal … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/12/2026
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS by Michael Sokolar. ••Susan Uhlig was delighted with LEEVA AT LAST by Sara Pennypacker. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview … Continue reading
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