Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

I AM NOT WHO YOU SEE

A teen writer tells the story of Veda who lives in India with her parents. It’s an engaging read and one ripe for discussion. Using an effective diary type format, the first entry dated June 5, 2017 lets readers know … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 15, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of DARKNESS & DEMON SONG by M.R. Fournet. Carol Baldwin reviews and has a giveaway of Wand by Landra Jennings. Stephanie Robinson @ Fairday’s Blog is  featuring the book  Secret of the Shadow … Continue reading

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DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG

The second book in the series follows last year’s BRICK DUST AND BONES. Anxious readers could jump right into DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG without reading the first. Just be prepared for some missing pieces as to how young Marius (an … Continue reading

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THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS

Author Carla Mooney explores what could be a droll, boring topic for kids and makes it into a fascinating journey about what we grow and eat. After an introduction describing how a seed grows and the prolific nature of seeds, … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 8, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN by Gennifer Choldenko. Carol Baldwin features The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Wicked Marigold … Continue reading

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THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN

Hank Hooperman is no mistake. In fact he’s the best character in middle grade contemporary novels this year. His story is one you will never forget. Hank’s first person voice is spot on for an 11-year-old. He’s been left home … Continue reading

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Via LaVie and the SECRET KEY

Via returns in a story that began with 2022’s Via LaVie and the Friendship Code. If you haven’t read the first book, no problem. This second story stands well on it’s own. The authors do a good job filling readers … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 1, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of A WHISPER OF CURSES by J. Elle. Patricia Tilton @ Childrens Books Heal reviews Unicorn Island: Beyond the Portal (Book 3) by Donna Galanti Kasey Giard at The Story Sancturary has a graphic … Continue reading

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A WHISPER OF CURSES

The second book in the series follows the first story from 2022: A TASTE OF MAGIC. A question always comes to mind as to whether you can enjoy A WHISPER OF CURSES without having read the first? In this case … Continue reading

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MMGM for June 24, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE COOKIE CRUMBLES by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow. Continental Drifter, a graphic novel, by Kathy MacLeod tugged on Susan Uhlig’s heartstrings. The story is set in Thailand and Maine. Michelle Isenhoff has … Continue reading

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