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Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG
The second book in the series follows last year’s BRICK DUST AND BONES. Anxious readers could jump right into DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG without reading the first. Just be prepared for some missing pieces as to how young Marius (an … Continue reading
MMGM for July 8, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN by Gennifer Choldenko. Carol Baldwin features The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Wicked Marigold … Continue reading
THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN
Hank Hooperman is no mistake. In fact he’s the best character in middle grade contemporary novels this year. His story is one you will never forget. Hank’s first person voice is spot on for an 11-year-old. He’s been left home … Continue reading
MMGM for July 1, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of A WHISPER OF CURSES by J. Elle. Patricia Tilton @ Childrens Books Heal reviews Unicorn Island: Beyond the Portal (Book 3) by Donna Galanti Kasey Giard at The Story Sancturary has a graphic … Continue reading
A WHISPER OF CURSES
The second book in the series follows the first story from 2022: A TASTE OF MAGIC. A question always comes to mind as to whether you can enjoy A WHISPER OF CURSES without having read the first? In this case … Continue reading
MMGM for June 24, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE COOKIE CRUMBLES by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow. Continental Drifter, a graphic novel, by Kathy MacLeod tugged on Susan Uhlig’s heartstrings. The story is set in Thailand and Maine. Michelle Isenhoff has … Continue reading
MMGM for June 17, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE GIRL WHO KEPT THE CASTLE by Ryan Graudin. Susan Uhlig loved revisiting characters and meeting new ones in the sequel Coyote Lost and Found. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has … Continue reading
THE GIRL WHO KEPT THE CASTLE
Wizard West was dead for nearly an entire day before he noticed. That intriguing first line is a perfect jump start to this fantasy tale. The main character is Faye, a young maid and the groundskeeper daughter. She has been … Continue reading
MMGM for June 10, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE THINGS WE MISS by Leah Stecher. Maria Antonia gives us a look at Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb. Sue Heavenrich has a wonderful NF book for young MG readers … Continue reading
THE THINGS WE MISS
7th Grade. Just those two words can conjure up memories both good and bad. For J.P. Green they are mostly bad. She never feels comfortable in the clothes she wears, is embarrassed by her body shape, and seems to always … Continue reading
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