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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
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
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
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
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
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
