Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

THE LABORS OF HERCULES BEAL

Mastering a boy’s first person middle grade voice is not an easy task. Often the voice sounds either too young or too old making the story less believable. That’s not the case with Gary D. Schmidt’s newest as Hercules Beal … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 10, 2023

Light up your July with some great middle grade reviews and features. Givea click below to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. … Continue reading

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The Fire, The Water. and Maudie McGinn

Maudie’s brain works differently than most. She’s autistic and the only person she connects with is her dad. Things couldn’t be better because the summer has arrived and Maudie is going to live with him at the cabin she adores … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 3, 2023

Give JULY a click to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE GRIP by Marcus Stroman. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY has a review of The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn … Continue reading

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THE GRIP

Baseball season is in full swing. The College World Series just concluded. The yearly Little League World Series is in August and of course major league baseball is in the middle of their season. Perfect time for another new baseball … Continue reading

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MMGM for June 26, 2023

Don’t let June end without enjoying these middle grade reviews and features. Give JUNE a click to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers. Brenda at LOG … Continue reading

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HALF MOON SUMMER

The reality in families is that not everything is always going to be perfect. Life threatening illnesses, best friends moving away, and financial struggles are the key elements in HALF MOON SUMMER, an engaging contemporary story. Twelve-year-old Drew narrates his … Continue reading

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MMGM for June 19, 2023

Summer officially begins this Wednesday. Enjoy a bright head start with these middle grade reviews and features. Reach a blogger’s post by clicking on their cool, sunny icon. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of FOOD FIGHT … Continue reading

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FOOD FIGHT

A first person narrative when done right can be a marvelous read with deep insights into the mind of the main character. Sixth grader Ben Snyder succeeds on all fronts as he deals with his eating troubles. Those include a … Continue reading

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MMGM for June 12, 2023

America’s Flag Day is this Wednesday. Click on the young patriot to read a blogger’s review or middle grade feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE HUNT FOR THE HOLLOWER by Callie C. Miller. Brenda … Continue reading

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