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BLOOD IN THE WATER

Tiffany D. Jackson is the successful author of many YA titles and a few picture books. Now she has taken the leap into middle grade with BLOOD IN THE WATER, a story sure to please readers who enjoy a thrilling … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/21/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES by Kristin Nilsen. ••Susan Uhlig is pleased to share the powerful CHIRP by Kate Messner. ••Brenda … Continue reading

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THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES

That first crush. Most of us remember the swirl of emotions when you can’t take your eyes off a classmate. You do silly things to get their attention and worry they won’t like you back. This sequel to WORLDWIDE CRUSH … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/14/2025

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of JAZZY THE WITCH IN BROOM DOOM by Jessixa Bagley. AND JOINING ME IN OUR MMGM LINEUP THIS WEEK: ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Sarah J. … Continue reading

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JAZZY THE WITCH in BROOM DOOM

This graphic novel will appeal to younger middle grade readers. They’ll find a fun story emphasizing the importance of individuality. Jazzy is not alone in being a witch. The small town where she lives is full of them and her … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 7/7/2025

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of SPARK by Chris Baron. ALSO JOINING OUR MMGM LINEUP THIS WEEK: •Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd reviews Into the Rapids: A story about grief and friendship with a little … Continue reading

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SPARK

A novel in verse focusing on an all too common event in the United States: devastating forest fires. Finn and his parents live in Redwood Hollows, a rural California area. Rabbit (Marisol) is a best friend who shares his concern … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 6/30/2025

(Have a Happy 4th of July!)   ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of WOLF GIRL-INTO THE WILD by ANH DO. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is participating in the Sparkle Time Giveaway Hop with a lot of … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 6/23/2025

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of NOT LUCILLE by Mike Steele. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Michael Spradlin and a giveaway of his Threat of a Spider. Brenda @Log Cabin Library reviews … Continue reading

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NOT LUCILLE

Set in 1931-32 Chambersburg, NJ, a suburb of Trenton, the third person narration stays close to 10-year-old Lucy who doesn’t like to be called Lucille. Her brain can’t seem to stop her from doing the wrong thing, especially in Miss … Continue reading

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