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Category Archives: New Release
JUST GUS
A big dog named Gus narrates this sweet and compelling tale of friendship. His main job is to guard the livestock from predators on a South Carolina farm where he lives. It’s the kind of work Gus loves. Little does … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release
Tagged Dog story, Just Gus, McCall Hoyle, Middle grade contemporary
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MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE
When I saw author Cliff Burke’s name on the cover of MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE, I hoped for a story just as good as his debut novel, AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY reviewed here in 2021. It didn’t take me long … Continue reading
SNOOPY CANNONBALL!
It’s amazing that the first Peanut’s strip appeared on October 2, 1950 in seven newspapers. Now 72 years later the group feels like old friends.The creator of Peanuts would have turned 100 years old tomorrow (November 26). What better way … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release, non fiction
Tagged Charles Schultz, Snoopy Cannonball!
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PIECE BY PIECE
I’m more than pleased to be today’s tour stop for Piece By Piece with my featured review of this new title, but first a big thank you to Blue Slip Media (Instagram; Facebook) and Amazon Publishing (Instagram; Twitter) for including … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways, Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release, non fiction
Tagged David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar, Piece By Piece
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My Very Very…Silly Book of Games
There’s nothing like summer vacation to set the mood soaring for any middle grader. They can’t wait for days of sleeping in, maybe swimming, bike riding, fishing, or getting to see friends and relatives more. The excitement can lessen and … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release, non fiction
Tagged MATT LUCAS, MY VERY SILLY BOOK OF GAMES
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SIR FIG NEWTON AND THE SCIENCE OF PERSISTENCE
Welcome to Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! A science loving girl and her diabetes stricken cat, bring new meaning to friendship and family in this debut. Mira is 12-years-old and the summer before seventh grade is going downhill quick. Her beloved … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS
Things don’t usually come to a screeching halt at the RAT, also known as Ridgewood Arts & Technical School, Ridgewood City’s most prestigious progressive institution. But that’s what happens when Headmistress Hardaway interrupts class and announces, “A scandal has rocked … Continue reading
HONESTLY ELLIOTT
I’ve enjoyed several middle grade novels by author Gillian McDunn. Back in 2019 it was CATERPILLAR SUMMER followed by last year’s THESE UNLUCKY STARS. Ms. McDunn’s focus is always on the main character trying to understand themselves in a world … Continue reading