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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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THE HEALING STAR
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
Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
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
CRUSHING THE RED FLOWERS
A compelling new story about a time rarely exposed to middle grade readers: Germany in 1938. What to expect (From Barnes & Noble): Emil Rosen and Friedrich Weber couldn’t have less in common, but in the summer of 1938, they … Continue reading
MMGM for 11-11-19
HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY! Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing RISE OF THE DRAGON MOON by Gabrielle K. Byrne June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic, honors Veterans Day. 2019 with a biography, The Poppy Lady: Moina … Continue reading
RISE OF THE DRAGON MOON
The road to this review began in 2017 when the author, Gabrielle Byrne, was my mentor in PITCH WARS. Her mentoring advice not only helped make my entry shine, but her advice and words of encouragement have stayed with me … Continue reading
MMGM for 11-4-2019
IT’S ANOTHER MONTH OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAYS! Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD–THE EDGE OF THE WORD by Drew Callander and Alan Harrison. Sue Heavenrich at Sally’s Bookshelf was delighted with Ghosts, … Continue reading
MMGM for 10/7/2019
IT’S ANOTHER MONTH OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAYS! CLICK ON A LINK TO REACH A BLOGGER’S POST ALWAYS in the MIDDLE (that’s me) reviews STONE MAN AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS by Charles Suddeth. June McCrary Jacobs (Reading, Writing, … Continue reading
MMGM for 9/16/2019
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! CLICK ON A RED BOOK TO REACH A BLOGGER’S POST. I’m featuring THE 12TH CANDLE by Kim Tomsic at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. June McCrary Jacobs has a S.T.E.A.M. feature on a children’s … Continue reading
MMGM for 9/2/19
Click on a flag to reach a blogger’s post! Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Legacy AND THE QUEEN by Annie Matthew. June McCrary Jacobs features a new historical fantasy adventure, Jagger Jones & … Continue reading
MIDDLE GRADE in the NEWS 8/30/2019
Below are a few articles and features I’ve enjoyed recently with a middle grade theme: I passed by the library and heard a boy ask, “Where’s the section on dragons.” The librarian kindly told him there wasn’t a special section … Continue reading
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