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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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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
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
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