Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 8/11/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN by Nicole M. Hewitt. ••Jenni Enzor has a double feature with The Star That Always Stays and … Continue reading

Posted in Book Lists, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM Links | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN

A fantasy tale in verse that is both heartwarming and magical. I always prefer the traditional way of story telling, but this story is perfect in its’ lyrical format. On the cover are the giant boy, Brob, along with Lyriana … Continue reading

Posted in MG Fantasy, Middle Grade Book Reviews, Novel in verse | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick

The back cover description boldly warns readers of what to expect: You probably shouldn’t read this book. Because it’s going to get creepy fast… No kidding! THE NIGHTMARES OF FINNEGAN QUICK features Finn’s first person narration. He’s having nightmares and … Continue reading

Posted in MG Fantasy, Middle Grade Book Reviews | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 8/4/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE MINOR MIRACLE and THE MINOR RESCUE by Meredith Davis. ••ET Charles has a review of The Neptune Challenge by Polly Holyoke. … Continue reading

Posted in Book Lists, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM Links | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

THE MINOR MIRACLE and THE MINOR RESCUE

A fun exciting two-book series that has all the elements young readers enjoy: Endearing characters with Noah Minor and his two best friends Rodney and Haley, frequent illustrations providing a visual addition to the story, and a “can’t wait to … Continue reading

Posted in MG Fantasy, Middle Grade Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

PAUL WEAVER AND THE SOUL REAVER

A unique story told in a unique way. Paul Weaver is the young protagonist so obsessed with fantasy that he started his own channel on a fantasy website. His site is called Knighthood Never Looked So Good and the story … Continue reading

Posted in MG Fantasy, Middle Grade Book Reviews | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/28/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by Marzieh Abbas and … Continue reading

Posted in Book Lists, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM Links | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

BLOOD IN THE WATER

Tiffany D. Jackson is the successful author of many YA titles and a few picture books. Now she has taken the leap into middle grade with BLOOD IN THE WATER, a story sure to please readers who enjoy a thrilling … Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

THE ABILENE KID – DEAD MAN’S HAND

The first in a series, DEAD MAN’S HAND is an engaging story advertised as a YA novel. I disagree. The protagonist is 12 and the plot stays within the boundaries of the middle grade world. I solidly recommend the novel … Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/21/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES by Kristin Nilsen. ••Susan Uhlig is pleased to share the powerful CHIRP by Kate Messner. ••Brenda … Continue reading

Posted in Book Lists, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM Links | Tagged , , | 1 Comment