Tag Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for April 15, 2019

                 It’s TAX DAY in the good old USA. I already finished my 1040, giving me time to write a review of HELLO THERE, I’M COMING HOME by Laurie B. Arnold. Click the tax icon for my post and the … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 8, 2019

         It’s National Zoo Lover’s Day! Before visiting one today I have a review of CHARLIE BUMPERS VS. THE END OF THE YEAR by Bill Harley. Click the Hippo for my post. Find more features and reviews below through each … Continue reading

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CHARLIE BUMPERS VS. THE END OF THE YEAR

IT’S MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The seventh and final book in the Charlie Bumpers series has arrived. Charlie’s journey began just as he was entering fourth grade and now it comes to a fitting conclusion at the end of his … Continue reading

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THE MAGIC OF MELWICK ORCHARD

I was fortunate to win a copy of this book on Literary Rambles awhile back. If you’re not familiar with Natalie Aguirre’s site, it is filled with great author and agent interviews and frequent giveaways. Take a look after reading … Continue reading

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SPEECHLESS

I first came across SPEECHLESS after winning a copy on Rosi Hollinbeck’s wonderful blog. I couldn’t wait to read it, but I had a half dozen publisher requests and commitments from the CYBILS finalist’s pile. Over the next several months … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 18, 2019

                Spring begins on Wednesday, but Spring is already in the air at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! I have a review of  THE ASTONISHING MAYBE by Shaunta Grimes. Click the bright colored bird to reach my post and do the … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 11, 2019

                      Every six years the calendar aligns and I can shout: I’m celebrating my birthday on a Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! I stepped away from the party long enough to write a review of HOW I BECAME A SPY by … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 4, 2019

                   Happy MARCH and our first MMGM of the month! I have a review of Scarlet and Ivy—The Lights Under the Lake by Sophie Cleverly. Click the lucky four leaf clover to reach my post and do the same for … Continue reading

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SCARLET and IVY—THE LIGHTS UNDER THE LAKE

Scarlet and Ivy is a beloved series by UK author Sophie Cleverly. The sixth and final book  came out a few months back. The U.S. versions are a bit behind with the release of book #4. It’s a new adventure … Continue reading

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CYBILS FINALISTS Part One

Yesterday I featured the CYBILS Middle Grade Fiction winner, The Parker Inheritance. Today and tomorrow I’m reviewing the other finalists beginning with these two selections… THE DOUGHNUT FIX and HARBOR ME Tristan (Tris) is a boy with a problem many … Continue reading

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