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WATCH THE SKY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I won a copy of this book from fellow writer and blogger, Rosi, over at her fantastic blogging home, THE WRITE STUFF. Check it out and some day you may win, too! I found WATCH THE SKY to be a … Continue reading

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THE ONLY GAME for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Growing up I devoured sports books like candy. It’s what kept me reading. Nowadays I find myself into  a wide variety of books, but when summer or fall approaches I get the urge to immerse myself in another thrilling sport’s … Continue reading

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JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I know I’m into a great book when between reading sessions my mind is swirling with thoughts of “What will happen next?” JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD is a thrilling, hard to put down fantasy adventure that will have wide … Continue reading

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MY LIFE IN DIORAMAS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Earlier this year I featured THE BATTLE OF DARCY LANE and enjoyed it so much this new title by Tara Altebrando was an easy choice.  Little did I know how much joy and reflection the ride would be. I only … Continue reading

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SEAN ROSEN IS NOT FOR SALE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I had just pulled into the driveway one night a few weeks back when a boy from next door greeted me. He had a book to return that was borrowed the previous July fourth. Yes, my home checkout policy is … Continue reading

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THE NINJA LIBRARIANS: THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

A year ago I added THE NINJA LIBRARIANS:THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND to my future books to read list. The recommendation came from another MMGM blogger (The Reading Nook). My list has now grown to over 80 books and this title would … Continue reading

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TEDDY MARS: ALMOST A WORLD RECORD BREAKER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Teddy Mars fills a void for any new MG reader looking for an easy read, an endearing MC, and a funny story. If you were raised in a small family and want an understanding of what it’s like to be … Continue reading

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STORY THIEVES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Here’s the start of another series from author James Riley, although in his bio he claims to be non-existent. I know his writing from the popular Half Upon a Time trilogy. With Story Thieves he has brought forth an intriguing … Continue reading

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THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

If you are searching for a book with a heavy dose of drama, look no further. Twelve-year-old GiGi has just moved with her twenty something sister into an apartment in Long Island, New York. Her past and why they are … Continue reading

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SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Last year I wrote and finished a manuscript in close third person. It’s like first person, but you’re more like a camera that hovers near your MC’s eyes. It”s quite elegant writing if done right. Before starting my project I … Continue reading

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