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THE THING ABOUT LEFTOVERS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

First my own leftovers. The winners of my holiday giveaway. A copy of FRAMED! and ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE goes to Rosi Hollinbeck. You can see Rosi’s reviews along with some helpful writing links at THE WRITE STUFF. A copy of … Continue reading

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FRAMED! A T.O.A.S.T. MYSTERY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I wonder if Florian Bates, the MC of this sharp new series, could help me find my keys? I have a feeling it would only take him a few minutes. He sees details the rest of us miss, so much … Continue reading

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GHOST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The title is not a late addition to the Halloween season. Instead its the nickname for the main character, Castle Cranshaw. He’s a runner for more reasons than you’d expect. His attitude at school has created a thick file of … Continue reading

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CLAYTON STONE SERIES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I read both books in the fun and exciting CLAYTON STONE series back to back. What an enjoyable time I had following Clayton’s adventures. They stand on their own if you decide to skip the first book, but it would … Continue reading

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THE BOY WITH 17 SENSES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

This unusual and fun story features a boy with a neurological condition know as synesthesia. It’s estimated four percent of the population have this rare ability where two or mores senses combine. A person with synesthesia might not only hear … Continue reading

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IMPYRIUM for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

A nine year old looked in awe at my copy of Impyrium and said, “It’s bigger than the Bible!” Yes, it’s quite hefty, but when you create a new world for readers it takes time and a great plot. Throw … Continue reading

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SAVE ME A SEAT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

If you enjoy a quiet story about friendship then look no further. The only thing Joe and Ravi (rah-VEE) have in common is they’re both starting fifth grade. Joe is labeled with an Auditory Processing Disorder. It means too many … Continue reading

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THE BEST MAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

It’s hard to pull off the story telling technique used in THE BEST MAN. It’s the one where you begin a novel at the end and then fill in all the gaps until the end reappears in its normal place … Continue reading

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FROM THE GRAVE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I have a double payoff today: A review of  FROM THE GRAVE and a visit from the author, Cynthia Reeg. Welcome to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE, Cynthia. I loved reading about the crazy creatures and many oddities in Uggarland.  Thanks … Continue reading

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MYSTERY & MAYHEM series for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I’m putting aside my fiction reviews this week to delve into what initially peaked my  interest in reading: the fantastic titles available in non-fiction. New out this week are the first two books in the MYSTERIES & MAYHEM series – … Continue reading

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