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Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
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
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
