Okay, what if Animals used Social Media? Humans have had both success and failures with the various platforms. Critter Chat from National Geographic KIDS tells you what to expect when animals have their own social media accounts.
A Black Bear gives a wooden hand held back-scratcher (available on AMAZON) a one star review since a tree does a better job plus the bear can leave his scent on the tree.
The Dolphinstagram page will have a variety of animals posting pictures of themselves.
Animals like the Spotted Salamander (screen name: Soft Spot), Arctic Tern (screen name: TernAround), or even the Red Kangaroo (screen name: Rusty Roo) will start chatting with other animals in their very own Critter Chat Rooms.
And watch out when a Male House Mouse posts a profile on a dating app.
It’s all in good fun. The colorful guide is loaded with pictures and animal facts along the way. The slightly more that 6 inch by 6 inch size is perfect for traveling or tucking under the pillow to keep the next hilarious post close by. It’s the type of book that will get passed around as you share the imaginative results when social media invades the animal world.
Critter Chat is sure to please browsers both young and old. The smiles on my face prove that point!
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Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration.
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Welcome to the Ultimate Book of the Future Blog Tour!
Ultimate Book of the Future by Stephanie Warren Drimmer Is the perfect book for fans of sci-fi, budding engineers and scientists, lovers of futuristic movies and pop culture, and anyone who has ever dreamed about what tomorrow might look like. To celebrate its release, 5 blogs across the web are featuring posts from the book as well as 5 chances to win. Ready to sneak a peek at your life in the future? Read on!
THE FUTURE OF SAVING THE WORLD: FIGHTING FIRES WITH SOUND
Every year, more than 100,000 wildfires rage in the United States alone, burning up between four and five million acres (1.6 to 2 million ha). Raging wildfires can move at speeds of up to 14 miles an hour (23 km/h), swallowing up trees, brush, homes, and everything else in their path. Battling these fires is hot, dirty, dangerous work. But what if firefighters could use something as simple as sound to put out the flames?
In 2017, two engineering students named Seth Robertson and Viet Tran invented what might be the fire extinguisher of the future. Traditionally, firefighters either douse fires with water or spray them with chemical retardants to stop the burning. But the new device uses neither. Instead, it emits sound to put out fires. Sound moves in waves that vibrate what they’re passing through. That vibration can be enough to separate the flames from the oxygen they need to burn, putting rigged up an amplifier and a cardboard tube to focus the sound. When they blasted low-frequency tones through their “sonic extinguisher,” flames went out.
Now, Robertson and Tran are working on turning their prototype into a real-life product. They think the technology could be ideal for putting out small fires in the home: a sonic extinguisher could be installed over a stove top to extinguish kitchen fires, fore xample. Someday, drones equipped with sonic extinguishers could fight forest fires without needing to refill water or retardant and without putting human lives in danger. And a sound-based device could be extremely useful in space, where zero gravity makes it impossible to spray a traditional fire extinguisher. Now that’s a sound idea.
FUN FACT: Earth is the only known planet where there is enough oxygen for a fire to burn.
Robot dogs! Jet packs! Cyborgs! Super-sleek space suits! It’s not science fiction, it’s science reality. And soon, it may be part of everyday life. This book is a jam-packed collection of the coolest tech and wildest ideas that are shaping the world of tomorrow.
Blast off for an unbelievably fascinating journey through time, space, and even a holographic pop concert (or two)! With chapters on future cities, space travel, high-tech entertainment, and even saving the world, Future World is a thorough, fun compendium of high-tech gadgets being built today and the coolest stuff tomorrow has to offer, plus the amazing dreamers making it all happen.
Special “Could It Happen?” features tackle kids” burning hypothetical questions, like whether Jurassic Park could really exist, or whether a robot could become president. Each chapter also includes a “Future Fail!” that profiles one thing we thought we’d have by now, but don’t (like everything from The Jetsons.) And kids will see where they might fit into the picture through the “Jobs of Tomorrow” profiled in each chapter. (Job titles include mind reader, space pilot, and robot-human communicator. Seriously!)
Stephanie Warren Drimmer is a science writer based in Los Angeles, California. She writes books and magazine features for kids about everything from the strangest places in space, to the chemistry of cookies, to the mysteries of the human brain. She has a degree in science journalism from New York University…but she thinks she likes writing for kids because she’s secretly still one herself.
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Let’s get started on a new season full of good reads.
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At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of FREDDIE VS. THE FAMILY CURSE by Tracy Badua.
Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is doing a review of Jennifer Nielsen’s MG historical fiction Lines of Courage with an ARC Giveaway.
Sue Heavenrich at Archimedes Notebook reviews The Natural Genius of Ants by Betty Culley.
Patricia Tilton at CHILDREN’S BOOKS HEAL reviews Over and Out by Jenni Walsh, a Cold War story about a girl who wants to escape over the East Berlin Wall to freedom.
Valinora Troy reviews Kiki Kallira Conquers A Curse by Sangu Mandanna,
MariaAntonia has a post about FALLING SHORT by Ernesto Cisneros.
Rosi Hollinbeck reviews Treasure in the Lake.Rosi also shares three links of interest for her writing friends.
Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads always has a fantastic MMGM book to share. Be sure to check it out along with Sunday’s review of Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II.
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If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at 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 please don’t forget to say what book 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 the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*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.
While other people may have bad days, Freddie and his family have had bad generations: from bird poop splatting on him during picture day to the many tumbles and trips that earned him the nickname Faceplant Freddie. He’s learned to lay low and keep himself out of trouble—which means no fun, no friends, and definitely no risks.
But when he discovers a family heirloom, a century-old amulet from the Philippines that’s supposed to bring good fortune, Freddie thinks his luck is finally about to change.
He couldn’t be more wrong. Because the spirit of Freddie’s cranky great-granduncle Ramon is trapped in the heirloom, and the evil spirits responsible for his death have returned with a vengeance. Now, Freddie and his cousin, Sharkey, have thirteen days to break the curse, or Freddie will join Ramon for an untimely afterlife in the amulet.
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A fun magical mystery with a unique story line is bound to capture the interest of readers both young and old. Freddie is the perfect character to handle the first person narration in this tale of a curse gone awry.
The fast pace of the story line is evident in each of the 30 chapters. Social issues, Filipino culture and traditions, self acceptance, and a road trip to Las Vegas are packed into the 256 pages. None of them overwhelm the story and are nicely intertwined to make this a winning title. The typical pressures of middle school are there along with the full blown embarrassment Freddie endures as the curse waits to strike at the worst moments.
Freddie vs the Family Curse will have you rooting for Freddie so that he can begin 7th grade as a normal adolescent. It will be time well spent.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT FREDDIE VS. THE FAMILY CURSE
A little bit of World War II history was included in the story. The relationship of the Philippines and the U.S. during that time is something often forgotten or never heard about.
Even though death would be the outcome if Freddie fails, it never gets to be a depressing ride given the narration in this rich fantasy tale.
So many memorable scenes! Freddie learning how to breakdance, and the visit to a nursing home with cousin Sharkey were my favorites.
Even though life isn’t easy at times, be the best you can be is a lesson sure to resonate with many.
Countdown stories are always well received by the middle grade audience. The stakes are high here (13 days to get rid of a curse or die) provides even more interest.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tracy Badua is a Filipino-American author of books full of humor, magic, and young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, pup pets, and bites of her secret stash of candy. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, chatty toddler, and photogenic Maltese.
(I received an ARC from Harper Collins in exchange for my honest review.)
There’s nothing like summer vacation to set the mood soaring for any middle grader. They can’t wait for days of sleeping in, maybe swimming, bike riding, fishing, or getting to see friends and relatives more.
The excitement can lessen and eventually there will be a day or two where the ugly “B” word surfaces: Boredom.
Thanks to this new title from the award winning British actor and comedian, Matt Lucas, you have a quick remedy. He has assembled a plethora of easy to learn games in several categories:
GAMES TO PLAY WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF PEOPLE
THE SILLIEST GAMES IN THE WORLD
GAMES TO PLAY ON YOUR OWN
GAMES TO PLAY AT HOME
GAMES TO PLAY IN THE CAR OR BUS OR TRAIN
GAMES TO WEAR YOU OUT
A chapter is also included with suggested games from readers ranging from age 7 to 11 plus some background on games that have gone wrong in our history of having fun.
Fanciful black and White illustrations accompany the description of the games. Many are familiar but a few were new to me like ZIP, ZAP, BOING and THE FLOOR IS LAVA. Easy to learn and laughable to play, My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of games is available at AMAZON.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matt Lucas is an actor, writer and comedian, and co-host of The Great British Bake Off. He came to prominence in Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. Together with David Walliams, he created the smash-hit series Little Britain, winner of three BAFTAs. Matt has since starred in a string of UK and US shows, including Little Britain USA and Come Fly With Me, plus several blockbuster films including Alice in Wonderland and Bridesmaids. He featured as Nardole in series ten of Doctor Who and fulfilled a lifetime ambition to appear in Les Miserables.
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Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration.
All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at 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 please don’t forget to say what book or author 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 the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*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.
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist.
Carol Baldwin once again gives Elliott, the up and coming teen reviewer the stage today with JENNIFER CHAN IS NOT ALONE by Tae Keller.
June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, and Stitch-metic returns with a feature on a children’s devotional entitled, ‘Coloring God’s Love for Me: 100 Devotions to Inspire Young Hearts.’ The post includes a book spotlight and a review.
Patricia Tilton at CHILDREN’S BOOKS HEAL reviews Monster in the Lake by Louie Stowell, a sequel to Dragon in the Library reviewed last week by another MMGM member. Such a wonderful wizarding series for emerging readers not quite ready for MG fantasy like Harry Potter.
Valinora Troy has an interview with author SANGU MANDANNA.
MariaAntonia gives the verdict on another Newbery winner: HELLO, UNIVERSE by Erin Entrada Kelly.
Rosi Hollinbeck reviews and has a GIVEAWAY of How to Take the Groan Out of Grown-ups (and Get Along!) Rosi also shares three links of interest for her writing friends.
Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads always has a fantastic MMGM book to share. Be sure to check it out along with Sunday’s review of OUT OF RANGE.
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If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at 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 please don’t forget to say what book 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 the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*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.
My review schedule for the coming months is packed, but I didn’t want to leave this one without a featured spot. Isaiah Dunn Saves The Day won’t be released until August 2nd, but it will be worth the wait.
This sequel to Isaiah Dunn is my Hero brings back all of the characters from the first story. You can read Saves The Day on it’s own as it is a separate story picking up where the first left off. You will be convinced though to visit that first book after spending time with Isaiah.
Things are looking up for super kid Isaiah Dunn. He and his little sister, Charlie, are getting used to staying with Miz Rita, and Mama’s feeling better. Isaiah’s poetry business with Angel is taking off, and his best friend, Sneaky, always has a new hustle. Plus, Isaiah has his dad’s journals for a story or if he needs advice….
Like maybe now, because starting middle school is hard. Especially when his mentee Kobe won’t stop making trouble. Isaiah knows something is up, but to get to the bottom of Kobe’s secret, he’ll have to rely on every hero he knows–including himself!
Isaiah narrates the story and he’s a great character. He cherishes the journals of writing left by his dad who passed away on Thanksgiving. Life of course has been tough on both him and his mom and little sister, Charlie. They each are dealing with the loss in their own way.
When Isaiah gets invited to be a part of the Rockets Reach Back mentoring program at school he declines at first but his now best friend, Angel, convinces him otherwise (they have gotten over the tension between each other from book one). Many schools in my neck of the woods have this type of program where an older student will mentor a younger one.
Isaiah gets paired with the obnoxious Rome. Isaiah doesn’t understand the reason for the match as they are complete opposites. Isaiah loves to write poetry and even has a side business promoting his skill while Rome interests are totally focused on basketball. Nothing goes right at first and Isaiah gives up.
Through his dad’s writings and helpful advice from his own mentor in Rock—owner of a local barber shop—Isaiah does save the day for himself, family, and maybe even Rome. The first person narration is superbly crafted with every emotion brought forth from middle school and the healing still going on in Isaiah’s family.
A quiet story packing a solid punch of goodness.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: ISAIAH DUNN SAVES THE DAY by Kelly J. Baptist
The effect of mentoring is brought out in a strong way. It is so important a young person has someone to count on that can just be a listener and a friend. Isaiah, rock the Barber, Rome, little sister Charlie, and Mom would certainly agree.
Heartwarming isn’t a strong enough word to summarize what happens in this thoughtful plot.
The first Thanksgiving without dad turns into a special moment for all. There’s no turkey or dressing but a huge pile of understanding and love.
My expectations were high for this sequel and each one was met in wonderful fashion.
Grief is handled so well in this story as time and support begin to mend the future for a better path for the Dunn family.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelly J. Baptist is the inaugural winner of the We Need Diverse Books short-story contest. Her story is featured in the WNDB anthology Flying Lessons & Other Stories and inspired her first full-length novel, Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Kelly is also the author of the picture book The Electric Slide and Kai and The Swag Is in the Socks, which was inspired by her love of unique socks, as well as her older sister’s hero work as a speech-language pathologist. When she’s not writing, Kelly is usually thinking about writing . . . and dreaming of palm trees while living in southwest Michigan. She keeps beyond busy with her five amazing children, who always give her plenty of story ideas and background noise to write to. Find Kelly at kellyiswrite.com.
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I received an ARC in preparing for my honest review. Comments are welcome below.
A powerful and helpful guide for ages 10 and up. Eight chapters take readers through different situations as they interact with others. Here’s the lineup:
HOW TO GREET, MEET, AND PART
HOW TO HAVE A CONVERSATION
HOW TO GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE
HOW TO DEAL WITH HARD THINGS
HOW TO BE IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP OR NOT
HOW TO BE SUPPORTIVE
HOW TO BE AN ALLY
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
What makes this manual unique is the take that no two kids are alike. Individuals develop and use their communication skills in different ways. The same goes with the way they learn.
Many kids don’t have a trustworthy adult to talk with or may not be comfortable bringing up these topics. The easy to read book would be a perfect jumping off point for a classroom discussion. These skills are ones that will be useful throughout life.
Colorful illustrations support the text and are often humorous. Adult readers will be wishing they had the book available in their tween and teen years.
Catherine Newman is the author of the kids’ how-to books How to Be a Person and What Can I Say?, the memoirs Catastrophic Happiness and Waiting for Birdy, the middle-grade novel One Mixed-Up Night, and the food and parenting blog Ben and Birdy, and she edits the non-profit kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop. She is also the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and a regular contributor to the New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, The Boston Globe, and many other publications. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit her website at www.catherinenewmanwriter.com
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Blogging about middle grade books or authors next week? Join the celebration.
All you have to do is blog about a middle grade book on a Monday (contests, author interviews, or anything middle grade related also count). Email me the title of the book or feature and a link to your blog at 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 please don’t forget to say what book or author 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 the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*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.
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND by Stacy Hackney.
Carol Baldwin shares the next step in her author’s journey with “The Editorial Letter.”
Maria Antonia has a post about THE NOT-SO-UNIFORM LIFE OF HOLLY-MEI by Christina Matula
Valinora Troy reviews A DRAGON IN THE LIBRARY by Louie Stowell.
Patricia Tilton at CHILDREN’S BOOKS HEAL reviews Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed, about a Pakistani boy standing up to the class system.
Rosi Hollinbeck reviews NORTHWIND by Gary Paulsen. Rosi also shares three links of interest for her writing friends.
Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads always has a fantastic MMGM book to share. Be sure to check it out along with her other reviews from last week.
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If you would like to join in the MMGM fun and get your own spot in the parade, all you have to do is blog about a middle grade book you love on a Monday (contests, author interviews and whatnot also count–but are most definitely not required) and email me the title of the book you’re featuring and a link to your blog at 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 please don’t forget to say what book 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 the coming Monday.
Thanks for spreading the middle grade love and for being a part of this awesome tradition begun by Shannon Messenger and carried on here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! (CLICK HERE FOR PAST MMGM POSTS)
*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.
Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur is the last of a long line of aromages: witches who blend scents into practical charms using aromagic. But ever since a terrible accident injured her father and damaged Luna Island, Marigold and her sisters, Birdie and Lou, have vowed to abandon their family legacy and mama’s way of life. Shunned by their neighbors and overlooked by their parents, Marigold relies on her big sisters above all else.
But when Marigold discovers a secret curse that threatens her family, her sisters can’t stop the impending danger. It’s up to Marigold and her best friend, Sam, to uncover the origins of the curse and break the spell. To do so, she must learn to trust her instincts and believe in her own unique magic or risk losing her beloved sisters forever.
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The cover makes it look like the sisters are one big happy trio of siblings. Not so fast. Birdie is moving out despite promising otherwise and Lou is always in a bad mood. The youngest, Marigold, fears the effects of a long ago curse is the cause and she must do whatever it takes to bring them back together again. Mom isn’t much help as she stays away from the conflict by cooking up more aromagic smells to help other families. The results are not always good.
Luna Island fits well as the setting for the magical mystery going on here.The third person narration stays with Marigold as she gets help from Sam to assist with ways to break the curse. Nothing seems to work. With Sam grounded for his part in the sleuthing, Marigold has to go it alone and reclaim the bond she’d always had with her sisters.
Each chapter begins with how a particular scent can help those in need, like this one—Spearmint will heal indigestion and a poor reputation. An enticing way to set up the upcoming scenes.
It’s really the mystery component that will have you guessing throughout and surprised by the outcome. The length might scare away a few young readers but those who like a family story with magical twists will enjoy the time spent on this island.
BOOK BIRTHDAY: April 12, 2022 PAGE COUNT: 336
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND by Stacy Hackney
Sam is the greatest friend anyone could hope for. He’s faithful, supportive, and always there when needed. He’s the role model for how to be a best friend.
Middle school serves as the setup for much of the drama. It’s a true look at the various personalities and behaviors of this age group.
Using the various smells as the magic impetus is unique in these type of books. It provided added depth.
Despite the impending doom of the plot there are some heartwarming messages about friendships and family. I also loved that ending!
You really connect with Marigold and her character arc. She’s the real star of this show.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stacy Hackney grew up in Virginia where she spent her early years forcing the neighborhood kids into performing plays she wrote, reading everything she could get her hands on, and singing in the school choir. She graduated from Wake Forest University with a BA in English literature and received a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. She currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, four sons, and their rescue dog named Albert. Stacy is the author of Forever Glimmer Creek and Sisters of Luna Island. Learn more at StacyHackney.com.
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.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT FREDDIE VS. THE FAMILY CURSE
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