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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
MENACE IN THE MIST
One look at the cover and you might be expecting a fantasy story full of mysterious creatures. Far from it as the short book description verifies: 12-year-old Cally and her new step-cousin, Giles, must take on Big Oil and Gas … Continue reading
MMGM for March 28, 2022
One more round of great MG reviews and features for March. Click on a book stack to reach a blogger’s post: At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of WAVE by Diana Farid. Carol Baldwin is doing a … Continue reading
WAVE
A novel in prose has to have several qualities to capture my interest. Like all story telling formats, there needs to be a connection to the characters. Next, the prose has to go beyond being a collection of poetic lines—a … Continue reading
MMGM for March 21, 2022
Spring into some great MG reviews. Click on a sun to reach a blogger’s post: In case you missed her comment on last week’s MMGM, Suzanne Warr shares a heartfelt tribute to Apricot Kitty, a beloved book reviewer always up … Continue reading
KELCIE MURPHY and the ACADEMY for the UNBREAKABLE ARTS
A school for children with magical abilities. Sounds like Hogwarts, but AUA has its own unique plot with a memorable cast of characters. ******************** The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a … Continue reading
THE ANGEL OF SANTO TOMAS
Classified as a picture book biography for elementary age readers (5-10 years old), The Angel of Santo Tomas is the heartwarming story of Philippine’s courageous Doctor Fe Del Mundo. Fe del Mundo’s sister dreamt of becoming a doctor—a big dream … Continue reading
MMGM for March 14, 2022
It’s St. Patrick’s Day coming up this week. Click on a four leaf clover to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of UNICORN ISLAND Secret Beneath the Sand by Donna Galanti. Natalie Aguirre … Continue reading
UNICORN ISLAND Secret Beneath the Sand
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! I was first introduced to this series last year with Book 1, Unicorn Island. It has memorable characters and an enchanting story line. Sam is the main character and when visiting an uncle she … Continue reading
MARIE CURIOUS, GIRL GENIUS—SAVES THE WORLD
This imaginative series arrives in North America after getting it’s start in Great Britain. Beginning with SAVES THE WORLD, we meet Marie whose last name really isn’t Curious. It’s a nickname. Her mother came up with the name after watching … Continue reading
MMGM for March 7, 2022
It’s a new MMGM month! Click on a happy face to reach a blogger’s post. The winners of my 2/22/22 BIG GIVEAWAY were Danielle Hammelef, Maria Antonia, Cindy B., and Susan Uhlig. Congratulations to all and enjoy your duo of … Continue reading
