Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Click on each to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS by Fiona Hardy. Maria Antonia shares a few thoughts about BAD KITTY … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS

When movie-loving Hayley’s beloved grandma dies, so does her dream of making the horror movie they were writing together. Then she inherits the money to buy a professional camera, and becomes determined to see the project through, with only three … Continue reading →

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Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution

I won a copy of this book at Natalie Aguirre’s Literary Rambles a few months ago. The link above will take you to an excellent interview there with author Elaine Kachala. Take a look after reading my review below. Superpower? … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s President’s Day here in the USA. Click on to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL by Joseph Moore. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY has … Continue reading →

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THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL

When I saw that THE CALL OF JEREMIAH MCGILL was set in the early 1970s, I jumped at the chance to read this title. Not many MG books are set in a decade that shares similar problems to what we … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF ARCHITECTURE

Architectural masterpieces from around the world are presented in this unique book. Of the 25, I’d only visited one in person: The TWA Flight Center in New York City; a few others viewed in pictures and videos (Sydney Opera House; … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Love is in the air over these MG books. Click on a to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Natalie … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND

The Middle School series is back with book #15 (yes, FIFTEEN!). It has been twelve years since I read the first title-Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. I never reviewed that story as I found the main character, … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’ve flipped over to a new month. Click on to reach a blogger’s middle grade review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE NOT-SO-UNIFORM LIFE OF HOLLY-MEI by Christian Matula. Linda Browne presents another … Continue reading →

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THE NOT-SO-UNIFORM LIFE OF HOLLY-MEI

I had this one on my stacks of books to review last year, but it never made it to the top until 2023 rolled around. The wait was well worth it. Holly-Mei lives with her younger sister and their parents … Continue reading →

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