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Scoob has had a rough go at school recently, causing his dad to cancel their spring break trip and grounding him instead. Then Grandma appears and whisks her grandson away in a new Winnebago for the road trip to who … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I featured  the first book in this series. Right on its heels is the sequel— Chapter One is preceded by four pages of news/social media posts connecting the two stories. I’d never seen this done and it’s … Continue reading →

                  IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! ‘CHECK OUT’ this week’s MMGM lineup. Today at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing BOY BAND OF THE APOCALYPSE. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews debut author Janae Marks with a GIVEAWAY of … Continue reading →

I’m starting my MMGM reviews in 2020 with something light, funny, and full of twists (the kind in stories—not the kind you’d see a boy band do on stage). This comes from British author Tom Nicoll who also wrote a … Continue reading →

2020. Just saying the year sounds so unbelievable. Seems like yesterday we celebrated  the new millennium. Well, it’s time to move forward with more reviews, more Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays, and someday my own story for the world to enjoy. … Continue reading →

The bond between a child and grandparent can be special, none more than with Julia and her grandmother. This wildly imaginative fantasy will have readers saying many times “I didn’t see that one coming!” Hearts will also feel a little … Continue reading →

This new series from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS is the perfect size (6.5 inches by 6.5 inches) to be enjoyed on the road, school, or at home. It’s a fun reveal for many things we take for granted. Here’s the official … Continue reading →