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Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
THE SERPENT RIDER
Tani is the main character, a brave girl readers will enjoy. She dreams of becoming a Serpent Rider to defend her village from monsters. The main one is Great Bakunawa, a sea serpent feared by all. Six of the world’s … Continue reading
MMGM for September 23, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of HANNAH EDWARDS SECRETS OF RIVERWAY by Ashley Hards. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Answers to Dog by Pete Hautman. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Dionna … Continue reading
HANNAH EDWARDS SECRETS OF RIVERWAY
A detective ghost story featuring a girl challenged by her ADHD. Hannah uses a journal to write down her thoughts about what is going on in her life. The short answer is “A lot!” Her father has been missing for … Continue reading
MMGM for September 16, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of ELEPHANT TOUCH by Susan R. Greenway. Susan Uhlig, like many of our MMGM reviewers, is recommending HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews author Callie Miller … Continue reading
ELEPHANT TOUCH
The engaging story of loss and recovery is told through the eyes Quinn, a young girl who recently lost her mother. The tale will touch your heart, especially if you are an animal lover. The setting is Thailand where Quinn … Continue reading
WEIRDO
Suicide is not a topic touched upon or featured in many Middle Grade books. This new graphic novel explores it in a believable way. “Weirdo” is none other than Tony Weaver, Jr. who is eleven-years-old and beginning 7th grade at … Continue reading
MMGM for September 2, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of GRETA by J.S. Lemon. Jennifer Bohnhoff has One Big Open Sky, a beautiful verse novel about former slaves moving west to settle Nebraska. There is also a GIVEAWAY. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
GRETA
Middle school is a transition most of us go through. Leaving the kid like world of a familiar learning environment and entering a new place can be a challenge. It’s especially true for Greta Goodwin. Not only is middle school … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 26, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE had planned to feature another book, but its release was delayed. I moved up a review scheduled for next month with HISTORY SMASHERS: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS by Kate Messner. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 19, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC by Jamar J. Perry. Welcome to Jemima Pett and her first post today on MMGM. It’s a review of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
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