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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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ELIZA BING IS (NOT) A BIG FAT QUITTER for Marvelous Middle Grade MIDWEEK
After posting my last thoughts on Joey Pigza, little did I know another ADHD main character was to follow with this bonus review. A friend with twin 8-year-olds was looking for recommendations for a first MG book after they had … Continue reading
THE KEY THAT SWALLOWED JOEY PIGZA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
In 1998 I came across a new book with an odd title, JOEY PIGZA SWALLOWED THE KEY. I read it out loud to my classroom of 11-13 year olds. The story of a wired boy labeled as ADHD with a … Continue reading
SHIPWRECK ISLAND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was strolling through the bookstore last month with gift card in hand. I’d already found one title and had enough left to grab one more. On the new releases shelf was SHIPWRECK ISLAND beckoning me. Looked intriguing. I read … Continue reading
RILEY MACK STIRS UP MORE TROUBLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
It’s the start of another year of reviews for MMGM here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE and time to announce the winners of my first giveaway. As announced last week ROSI HOLLINBECK won the first part of the contest and … Continue reading
A Year of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Are You Kidding?
Fifty-two reviews in one year. It’s been a fun ride and one that will continue. This week though it’s time to celebrate with my first ever monster-size giveaway. But first a look back at the titles… IDA B DEAD END … Continue reading
A HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Although Jim Averbeck has written numerous children’s books, A HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT is his debut MG novel. Did he miss the memo on word counts? This one stands at over 60,000 words – probably not one for reluctant readers … Continue reading
DIEGO’S DRAGON Book One for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was thrilled to win a copy of the first of three DIEGO’S DRAGON books. The story had me hooked and set up what a great series should do – make you want to read more. The dragon is truly … Continue reading
WINTER SKY for Marvelous Middle Grade MIDWEEK
I’m a few weeks ahead with my MMGM posts so I’m throwing this one in midweek. It’s nice to be ahead, but with revisions on my own writing looming, it won’t be long before I’m back to my old ways. … Continue reading
ABSOLUTELY ALMOST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
One of the first critiques I ever received was from a published author. Long story how this came to be so I’ll just tell you what she told me. My chapters were too short and I needed to read more … Continue reading
THE GIVER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This was always a favorite read-aloud in my middle grade classroom. With the movie’s release last Friday, I had to pull it off the shelf and visit Jonas and his dystopian world once more. I wanted to remind myself of … Continue reading
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