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Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
EMILY AND THE SPELLSTONE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
First off—some big news: I’m taking over MMGM for the next two months. Our fearless leader, Shannon Messenger, is on a crazy travel schedule and reached out to me to take over for November and December. See below on how … Continue reading
THE LOSERS CLUB for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The newest book from Andrew Clements turns into a celebration of books. There have been MG novels about kids who hate to read (Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading), but this is about Alec, a boy who loves to … Continue reading
THE WORLD’S GREATEST ADVENTURE MACHINE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Four kids. One ride. And an adventure that will have you flipping the pages. Told in third person, we get to know Trevor, Cameron, Devin, and Nika as they embark on this unique ride. Each of these kids has an … Continue reading
SUPERSTAR for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Autism Spectrum Disorder is an often-misunderstood condition, especially if you’ve never known someone who lives under its umbrella. The problem lies in the middle word—Spectrum. Autism may include social, communication, and behavioral challenges, but they can range from mild to … Continue reading
CALEB and KIT For Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Cystic Fibrosis. The name even sounds scary. I knew the disease was progressive and causes difficulty in breathing and in other organs. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry, in the United States: More than 30,000 people are living … Continue reading
THINGS THAT SURPRISE YOU for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Welcome to MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY. I’m reviewing this smart new title sure to please readers. But first there are two giveaway opportunities: ******************************** Giveaway at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE: One lucky winner will receive a copy of THINGS THAT … Continue reading
THE WARDEN’S DAUGHTER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I’m off and running into my sixth year at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. The winners of my Anniversary Giveaway of a book and gift card are: KATHLEEN BURKINSHAW (I LOVE YOU, MICHAEL COLLINS) ROSI HOLLINBECK (MOON SHADOW) MICHAEL GETTEL-GILMARTIN (POSTED) … Continue reading
GUARDIANS OF THE GRYPHON’S CLAW for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This enticing new series features a young boy, Sam London, who appears to be connected in some way to mythical creatures. A dream sends him off to discover the meaning and he gets a brief first meeting with the majestic … Continue reading
REVENGE OF THE GREEN BANANA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was ready for some lighter reading after a summer of heavy duty 300+ page middle grade monstrosities. A story about Jim Murphy’s sixth grade year at St. Stephen’s Elementary School in 1958 Kearny, New Jersey was the perfect remedy. … Continue reading
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