Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for September 19, 2022

Fall is in the air and officially begins this Thursday. Prepare for the new season with any or all of the suggested reads below. Click on to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review … Continue reading

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THE TILTERSMITH

Edward was dreaming. He was trying to pick something up with a spoon. The thing, which was going to lead him to a brilliant scientific discovery, kept slithering away like a worm. Then, just as he thought he’d finally nabbed … Continue reading

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CRABGRASS COMIC ADVENTURES

Not so long ago cell phones and the internet didn’t exist to fill a child’s spare time. Instead you got together with your best friend and wandered around the neighborhood looking for fun. The Crabgrass comic strip relives those moments … Continue reading

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MMGM for September 12, 2022

Start your stack of books from the suggested ones below. Click on the happy boy and his book haul to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE AREA 51 FILES by Julie … Continue reading

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THE AREA 51 FILES

Area 51 is the military facility located in southern Nevada and managed by the U.S. Air Force. Conspiracy theories have piled up over the years that extraterrestrial life is a part of this iconic place. The humans there may not … Continue reading

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MAVEN & REEVE MYSTERY Duology

I first reviewed Australian author, A.L. Tait’s books back in 2020 with THE BOOK OF SECRETS and THE BOOK OF ANSWERS. She returns with a new series that offers more rich character depiction and amazing world building. The main characters … Continue reading

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MMGM for September 5, 2022

Happy LABOR DAY! Click on the flags to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BEST WISHES by Sarah Mlynowski. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY reviews Fart Quest:  The Troll’s Toe Cheese by … Continue reading

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BEST WISHES

Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, has dumped her, and Becca is friendless and alone. Then the box arrives in the mail. Inside, Becca finds a bracelet and a mysterious note telling her to … Continue reading

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CABBY POTTS, DUCHESS OF DIRT

When her parents force her to work at grand Ashford Manor, 12-year-old Cabby Potts will do anything to escape, including playing matchmaker between her sister and the rich young lord of the manor. If it succeeds, her scheme will save … Continue reading

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MMGM for AUGUST 29, 2022

Click on a schoolhouse to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE PRINCE OF STEEL PIER by Stacy Nockowitz. Carol Baldwin has another great Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta. This … Continue reading

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