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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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Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews
NERD A to Z
The holiday time is near and you may be wondering what to give to the middle grader in your life. Why not a non-fiction book? They can provide hours of reading and visual delights. I have five new favorites to … Continue reading
DOG DRIVEN (With a Giveaway)
IT”S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Stargardt disease causes progressive damage to the center of the retina, the area responsible for sharp straight-ahead vision. Usually discovered during childhood or adolescence, the disease has no cure. Driving a dog sled doesn’t … Continue reading
MMGM for 11-25-19
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK! Click on the tasty dessert to round out your holiday reading. Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing OGRE ENCHANTED by Gail Carson Levine. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, … Continue reading
OGRE ENCHANTED
It’s never a good day to be an ogre—just ask Evie who has been turned into one because she refused to marry her best friend. The change was the work of an awful fairy, Lucinda. Here’s the full background from … Continue reading
EPOCA—THE TREE OF ECROF
New from Granity Stuidos is their third middle grade fantasy novel with an emphasis on sports. Each stands on its own with a different author for each story. Basketball was the focus in the first book, The Wizenard Series; Tennis … Continue reading
The Book of Queens & The Book of Kings
You’ll find royalty here and not just the kind wearing a crown. Famous leaders from history, scientists, entertainers, and many more are included in two separate colorful hardbacks. First up is THE BOOK OF QUEENS. Here’s the official proclamation from … Continue reading
MMGM for 11-18-19
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Click the to reach a blogger’s post Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing CRUSHING THE RED FLOWERS by Jennifer Voigt Kaplan. Joanne Fritz at My Brain on Books has a post … Continue reading
CRUSHING THE RED FLOWERS
A compelling new story about a time rarely exposed to middle grade readers: Germany in 1938. What to expect (From Barnes & Noble): Emil Rosen and Friedrich Weber couldn’t have less in common, but in the summer of 1938, they … Continue reading
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE (Plus a GIVEAWAY!)
A stunning achievement sure to please middle graders, teachers, and librarians. Here’s the official background from National Geographic: More than 160 tribes are featured presenting a comprehensive overview of the history of North America’s Native peoples. From the Apache to … Continue reading
HOW TO ROB A BANK
I handed my copy of HOW TO ROB A BANK to a twelve, almost thirteen, year old neighbor boy. His mom snatched it away and gave me a look like “Are you crazy?” I assured her the first person narration … Continue reading
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