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GEOMETRY IS AS EASY AS PIE
When I was in 8th grade, geometry class was a dreadful experience. The teacher filled the chalkboard with formulas scribbled from one end to the other. Her lecture started two seconds after the tardy bell and didn’t end until the … Continue reading
MORE THAN MARMALADE
You may know Paddington Bear from one of the many books featuring the iconic character or perhaps from two successful featured films (Paddington in 2014 and Paddington 2 in 2017). What will most likely be new to fans is the … Continue reading
CAMP AVERAGE—Double Foul
After reading the first chapter of this new sequel I was a little bit lost with so many characters. In the first ten pages I met Mackenzie (Mack), Miles, Andre, Winston, Terry, Pat, Nicole, and Makayla. Whew… how was I … Continue reading
MMGM for April 27, 2020
CLICK ON A SMILEY TO REACH A BLOGGER”S POST At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of ELEPHANT’S GIRL by Celesta Rimington. One of my top MG reads of the year! Sue Heavenrich at Sally’s Bookshelf … Continue reading
Elephant’s Girl
Tornadoes, a girl with a mysterious past, ghostly visits, and of course elephants combine to bring the most engaging and heartwarming middle grade story of 2020. Elephant’s Girl had me from the beginning then blew me away with its satisfying … Continue reading
PETS AND THEIR FAMOUS HUMANS
Famous humans always get noticed while their beloved pets stay out of sight. The humans presented here are not your current set of celebrities. Instead, PETS AND THEIR FAMOUS HUMANS is a look at 20 people who made a memorable … Continue reading
MMGM for April 20, 2020
HAPPY NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK! Many of the recommendations below may have first come from that special guardian of the books. Thank you to all the librarians and support staff. You inspire those you serve! At ALWAYS in the … Continue reading
AGATHA ODDLY—MURDER AT THE MUSEUM
This British import is back with a second mystery. To be honest, I had never read Book One—THE SECRET KEY—but I had no problem getting into this new adventure. Lena Jones was not an author I’d come across in all … Continue reading
INTO THE CLOUDS
At an elevation of 28,251 feet, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world—surpassed only by Mt. Everest. Experts agree a climb to the ominous peak of K2 is a more difficult and dangerous climb. INTO THE CLOUDS is … Continue reading
Misadventures of a Magician’s Son
There’s nothing like a little magical escapism to chase away the bad news in the world. Middle school is hard enough, but more so for Alex. He’s in a new town after his famous magician father passed away attempting to … Continue reading
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