Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

MMGM for September 12, 2022

Start your stack of books from the suggested ones below. Click on the happy boy and his book haul to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE AREA 51 FILES by Julie … Continue reading

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THE AREA 51 FILES

Area 51 is the military facility located in southern Nevada and managed by the U.S. Air Force. Conspiracy theories have piled up over the years that extraterrestrial life is a part of this iconic place. The humans there may not … Continue reading

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MMGM for September 5, 2022

Happy LABOR DAY! Click on the flags to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BEST WISHES by Sarah Mlynowski. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY reviews Fart Quest:  The Troll’s Toe Cheese by … Continue reading

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MMGM for AUGUST 29, 2022

Click on a schoolhouse to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE PRINCE OF STEEL PIER by Stacy Nockowitz. Carol Baldwin has another great Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta. This … Continue reading

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THE PRINCE OF STEEL PIER

It’s nine o’clock on Friday morning, and Mrs. Goldberg is definitely dead. With that kind of first line I was pulled into this compelling drama set in 1975 Atlantic City, New Jersey. 13-year-old Joey narrates the story. He and his … Continue reading

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MMGM for AUGUST 22, 2022

Read-Aloud with friends and family! Make it happen with one of this week’s recommended reads… =============================== Click on a trio of readers to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THREE STRIKE SUMMER … Continue reading

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THREE STRIKE SUMMER

The year is 1936. Gloria Mae Willard, her parents, and older sister are evicted from their Oklahoma farm. The baby brother they recently lost is buried under a tree on that property. The Dust Bowl has wreaked havoc making farming … Continue reading

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MMGM for AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY! Take a break and enjoy reading any or all of the recommended books! ************ Click on a happy checkmark to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SURELY, SURELY … Continue reading

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SURELY SURELY MARISOL RAINEY

Eight-year-old Marisol is back after readers got to know her and best friend Jada in a first book, MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY. It was there that Marisol tries to get over her fear of climbing a tree. This second book … Continue reading

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MMGM for AUGUST 8, 2022

It’s back to school this week for many of us! Below are some suggestions to get your school year off on the right foot. ************ Click on a school bus to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE … Continue reading

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