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Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC
A story about a boy discovering his magical powers is not a new one. In this version though we have enough uniqueness and charm to capture the interest of young readers. They won’t be disappointed. Jaden and Elijah have always … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 12, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY by Diana Renn. Linda Browne returns with an essay titled Wrinkled: The Entwined Legacies of Madeleine L’Engle and Meg Murry‘ where she tackles the messy issue of … Continue reading
THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY
This new story follows Trouble at Turtle Pond, where Miles and his crew of Backyard Rangers saved turtles in the town. Now he is faced with adjusting to a new school and his ADHD isn’t making things any easier. There’s … Continue reading
MMGM for August 5, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS by Dionna L. Mann. Carol Baldwin features a review by Guest Blooger Mara Scudder of KEEPING PACE by Laurie Morrison. There’s also a chance for readers to … Continue reading
MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
In 1935, Vinegar Hill was an African American community, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The main character and narrator of the story is 10-year-old Alexander Lewis (Allie). She’s a spunky girl with a lot of passion, especially when it comes to … Continue reading
MMGM for July 29, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of INVISIBLE ISABEL by Sally J. Pla. Rebecca Douglass reviews Red Fox Road by Frances Greenslade. Valinora Troy shares her insights on STARSPILL by Catherine Fisher. Kasey Giard @ The Story Sanctuary … Continue reading
INVISIBLE ISABEL
Anxiety. At some point in life most of us have experienced that awful feeling deep inside, one of worry and concern. It’s tough to cope with especially when you’re growing up. Isabel Beane lives in a house with 5 siblings, … Continue reading
MMGM for July 22, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Amir and the Jinn Princess by M.T. Khan. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Sally Pla and a giveaway of Invisible Isabel. Kasey Giard at The Story Sancturary … Continue reading
AMIR and the JINN PRINCESS
Amir is a privileged boy living in the lap of luxury as the youngest child in his overly rich family. He’s only twelve-years-old but is the heir to his father’s brick kiln business in Pakistan. None of that matters to … Continue reading
MMGM for July 15, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of DARKNESS & DEMON SONG by M.R. Fournet. Carol Baldwin reviews and has a giveaway of Wand by Landra Jennings. Stephanie Robinson @ Fairday’s Blog is featuring the book Secret of the Shadow … Continue reading
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