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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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THE PRINCE OF STEEL PIER
It’s nine o’clock on Friday morning, and Mrs. Goldberg is definitely dead. With that kind of first line I was pulled into this compelling drama set in 1975 Atlantic City, New Jersey. 13-year-old Joey narrates the story. He and his … Continue reading
HERO FOR THE HUNGRY
The amazing story of an Iowa farm boy whose life’s work impacted the world comes to life in this compelling biography. Norman Ernest Borlaug is likely a man you never heard of, but his work in developing higher yielding wheat … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 22, 2022
Read-Aloud with friends and family! Make it happen with one of this week’s recommended reads… =============================== Click on a trio of readers to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THREE STRIKE SUMMER … Continue reading
THREE STRIKE SUMMER
The year is 1936. Gloria Mae Willard, her parents, and older sister are evicted from their Oklahoma farm. The baby brother they recently lost is buried under a tree on that property. The Dust Bowl has wreaked havoc making farming … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 15, 2022
It’s NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY! Take a break and enjoy reading any or all of the recommended books! ************ Click on a happy checkmark to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SURELY, SURELY … Continue reading
SURELY SURELY MARISOL RAINEY
Eight-year-old Marisol is back after readers got to know her and best friend Jada in a first book, MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY. It was there that Marisol tries to get over her fear of climbing a tree. This second book … Continue reading
ULTIMATE FOOD ATLAS and a GIVEAWAY!
Okay, now I’m hungry. This unique atlas is a wonderful guide to the foods around the world. Visit the 6 continents in any order to find out the unique food and tastes in that part of the world. An Ocean … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 8, 2022
It’s back to school this week for many of us! Below are some suggestions to get your school year off on the right foot. ************ Click on a school bus to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE … Continue reading
GOLDEN TICKET
Eleven-year-old Ash McNulty is one of the “gifted and talented” kids at her school, spending most of her day in a special class with a few other advanced students. As the end of fifth grade rolls around, she should be … Continue reading
BIG NATE DESTINED FOR AWESOMENESS
Big Nate is an often misguided 6th grader who readers have gotten to know the past 31 years via the syndicated daily 4-panel cartoon. This year introduced a TV series which has been renewed for another season on Paramount+. And … Continue reading
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