I’M CURRENTLY READING:
*ALWAYS in the MIDDLE* is your home for…
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.
Recent Comments
Category Archives: Reviews
DIEGO’S DRAGON: DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Last year I enjoyed the first DIEGO’S DRAGON novel (SPIRITS OF THE SUN). If you somehow missed that first book and delve right into this one, fear not, you won’t be lost. Author, Kevin Gerard, does a nice job of … Continue reading
THE GIRL IN THE TORCH for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
What a perfect time with Independence Day on Saturday to present this new novel by Robert Sharenow. If you’re a YA reader his name may sound familiar from his two historical novels, MY MOTHER THE CHEERLEADER and THE BERLIN BOXING … Continue reading
HALF A WORLD AWAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I enjoy MG books where there is a definite arc in the growth and change for a character. HALF A WORLD AWAY not only has that, but you will most likely find a change in yourself. Jaden is not a … Continue reading
THE LEFT BEHINDS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Or rather – THE LEFT BEHINDS: THE iPHONE THAT SAVED GEORGE WASHINGTON. Quite the title for this time travel adventure. It’s a great way for young and old to discover details about the Revolutionary War, and George’s successful crossing of … Continue reading
THE TURTLE OF OMAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Muscat, Oman is an unusual setting for an MG book. A bustling city of 3.6 million, its situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The country of Oman borders United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. THE TURTLE … Continue reading
GENUINE SWEET for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I spent a summer in a small Mississippi town and can attest that the depiction of life in this new novel is spot on. Everyone knows everyone and secrets aren’t that way for very long. Since I grew up in … Continue reading
THE ONLY GAME for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Growing up I devoured sports books like candy. It’s what kept me reading. Nowadays I find myself into a wide variety of books, but when summer or fall approaches I get the urge to immerse myself in another thrilling sport’s … Continue reading
JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I know I’m into a great book when between reading sessions my mind is swirling with thoughts of “What will happen next?” JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD is a thrilling, hard to put down fantasy adventure that will have wide … Continue reading
MY LIFE IN DIORAMAS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Earlier this year I featured THE BATTLE OF DARCY LANE and enjoyed it so much this new title by Tara Altebrando was an easy choice. Little did I know how much joy and reflection the ride would be. I only … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 