Tag Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for September 13, 2021

                   Click on a lightning bolt for some electrifying Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing THE MIDNIGHT BRIGADE by Adam Borba. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is interviewing debut author Alda … Continue reading

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AFTERMATH

Grief, Death, and Loss are themes often covered or at least touched upon in MG books. Whether it be losing a relative or a pet, there are many stories that might help kids cope through a loss. One of my … Continue reading

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MMGM for September 6, 2021

                Click on each flag to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing ONCE UPON A CAMEL by Kathi Appelt. Maria Antonia at OF BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND TEA reviews … Continue reading

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MMGM for August 30, 2021

                   Click on each “READ” to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing LINKED by Gordon Korman, the third in my series of MG book reviews with boy … Continue reading

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LINKED

Week 3 of my book reviews featuring male protagonists is quite different from the first two—the endearing AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY and the intriguing plot of THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY. Both featured single first person narratives whereas LINKED … Continue reading

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HOUSE OF HEROES

This funny and engaging series comes to America with two books featuring a smart female hero named Henrie. Her first person narrative speaks to the readers like she’s sitting across the table from you. From her first words “I KNOW … Continue reading

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MMGM for August 23, 2021

                   Click on a green book to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY by Mike Thayer, the second in my series … Continue reading

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MMGM for August 16, 2021

                   Click on a red book to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY by Cliff Burke, my first in a series of MG … Continue reading

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MMGM for August 9, 2021

                  Many schools around the country are up and running again this week. Click on a school bus to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing GHOST GIRL … Continue reading

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GHOST GIRL

Spooky, creepy, and a large dose of evil is what you’ll find in GHOST GIRL The story is both engaging and full of appealing themes for the MG audience. The characters are memorable and make the story shine. Here’s the … Continue reading

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