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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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GUARDIANS OF THE GRYPHON’S CLAW for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This enticing new series features a young boy, Sam London, who appears to be connected in some way to mythical creatures. A dream sends him off to discover the meaning and he gets a brief first meeting with the majestic … Continue reading
WEIRD BUT TRUE! DAILY PLANNER
You see it every school year. Potential success spoiled by a lack of organization. This new and fun Daily Planner from National Geographic Kids could be the first step to uncluttering the mess. Spiral bound so it can lay flat, … Continue reading
REVENGE OF THE GREEN BANANA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was ready for some lighter reading after a summer of heavy duty 300+ page middle grade monstrosities. A story about Jim Murphy’s sixth grade year at St. Stephen’s Elementary School in 1958 Kearny, New Jersey was the perfect remedy. … Continue reading
DOG DIARIES—ROLF
Earlier this summer a parent asked me a very important question about her young reader: “Keegan has only read chapter books but wants to make the jump to middle grade. He’s an average reader and I don’t want him getting … Continue reading
MOON SHADOW for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
When I began reading this book a sense of dread hovered over me. I felt myself trapped in another MG mini-drama filled with divorce, broken friendships, and confused feelings. But wait…a bit of magic saved the day. The magic here … Continue reading
REBELS AND REVOLUTIONS from Nomad Press
Non-fiction readers can rejoice with the release of the sixth book in the Mystery and Mayhem series. In REBELS AND REVOLUTIONS read the true stories of five individuals who chose to rise up and fight injustice in America. Fifteen year … Continue reading
BEYOND THE DOORS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I previously reviewed David Neilsen’s deliciously creepy DR. FELL AND THE PLAYGROUND OF DOOM. This new story may not be quite as creepy, but the level of mystery is off the charts. Doors don’t sound all too interesting, but when … Continue reading
GREAT ESCAPES from NOMAD PRESS
The Mystery & Mayhem series got off to a great start last year with PIRATES and SHIPWRECKS along with SURVIVAL. Next came DARING HEISTS and WEIRD DISAPPEARANCES . This summer brings a new title as the excitement and adventure continues … Continue reading
DIRT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was hesitant about reading DIRT. It seemed to be covering some reoccurring themes in MG… Bullies √ Parent and child grieving √ Parent ignoring their child√ But that cover… it pulled me right in like a good cover should. … Continue reading
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