Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for March 25, 2024

ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE by Gillian McDunn. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by author Cathy Carr and her agent Rachel Orr and a giveaway of Cathy’s MG Lost … Continue reading →

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TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE

Simon is tired of moving. His move to Tangerine Pines Apartments is the 26th time he and his parents have ended up at a new place via the family van. Simon wants to stay in one location and the town … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSION and the CHINESE AMERICAN STORY

Not many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against racism that Chinese people have faced in nearly 200 years of our past. The … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 18, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by Matthew Eicheldinger. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Anne Rellihan and has a giveaway of her MG mystery, Not the Worst Friend … Continue reading →

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MATT SPROUTS AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES

Sixth grader Matt Sprouts can’t catch a break…but he sure gets plenty more in this amusing tale. It all starts when Matt accidentally breaks the collarbone of a best friend’s sister, Jenna, with a karate move. The table turns and … Continue reading →

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WHEN FORESTS BURN

Wildfires. The name alone causes an emotional reaction to those who have experienced one. WHEN FORESTS BURN is an honest look at how and why wildfires happen; what different groups have done to manage forests and fires; along with a … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 11, 2024

  At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BLUE STARS:THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews  Haru: Book 1: Spring (Volume 1) by Joe Latham,  an interesting graphic novel Carol Baldwin has a post … Continue reading →

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BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM

BLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with Grandma while her parents are on active duty in Japan. Joining Maya is Riley … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE BOOKING

DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom. Nan is … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 4, 2024

  At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Grimmworld-The Witch in the Woods. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a great interview with Rajani LaRocca and a giveaway of her MG fantasy Sona and the Golden Beasts. This … Continue reading →

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