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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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Emma and the Love Spell
Emma and the Love Spell is a fun and engaging story about a preteen who has a big secret: She’s a witch. Korean American adoptee Emma has powers that are always out of control. Her non-magical parents have made her … Continue reading
Game Face
Jonah is 13 and wants to succeed as a hockey goalie, maybe eventually going pro. His best buddy, Ty, is also pursuing this dream. Jonah, though, has anxiety issues that have worsened since his mom was killed in a car … Continue reading
MISGUIDED
This one came recommended to me not through the publisher or a publicist, but from an almost 13-year-old who had just finished a Kindle version of the book. The tale is set in a fictional town of Braxton, a tourist … Continue reading
HISPANIC STAR: SONIA SOTOMAYOR
A fascinating and revealing journey following Sonia Sotomayor’s rise in becoming a Supreme Court Justice. It’s an engaging read that will appeal to young readers not only for the content but also for the length at just 112 pages. Six … Continue reading
A LOOK BACK & A LOOK FORWARD
HAPPY LABOR DAY! I had a title scheduled for today until the publisher delayed its release until early 2024. They asked that I do the same with my review. I could have shuffled the lineup for this month, but decided … Continue reading
TOO MUCH TRASH
I try and get a good early morning hike in before the rush of the day gets going. Coming across animals like rabbits and squirrels along with the occasional coyote are common, and last winter I had a stare down … Continue reading
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Kids ALMANAC 2024 (plus a GIVEAWAY)
Buy | Goodreads The New York Times best-selling Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. This new edition features: EXCLUSIVE National Geographic Explorer interviews … Continue reading
THE CURIOUS MYSTERIES OF ELI MARKS
The original Eli Marks series follows the magic and mystery solving of Eli Marks. Well-received by the intended audience of older readers, you can find all 8 books along with an extensive podcast collection at the Eli Marks Mysteries website. … Continue reading
SOMEBODY TO LOVE
A banjolele is a very unique four-stringed musical instrument. It has a body like a small banjo, and the neck similar to a ukulele. This expanded picture book is the story of how artist Valerie June and a banjolele became … Continue reading
PLAY LIKE A GIRL
Author Misty Wilson takes readers back to her 7th grade year when she played football. Before we break huddle and get on with my review, here’s the set-up: Misty never shies away from a challenge, on or off the field. … Continue reading
