Tag Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

DIEGO’S DRAGON BOOK 4 for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The full title wouldn’t quite fit so here’s the full scoop – DIEGO’S DRAGON BOOK FOUR: MAZES, MONSTERS AND MYTHICAL HEROES Previously I reviewed DIEGO’S DRAGON Book One (SPIRITS OF THE SUN); Book Two (DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT); and … Continue reading →

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DIEGO’S DRAGON: BATTLE AT TENOCHTITLAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Diego is now 13 and enters the most gripping adventure of his life. Previously I reviewed DIEGO’S DRAGON Book One (SPIRITS OF THE SUN) and Book Two (DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT). This third in the series is again best … Continue reading →

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DIEGO’S DRAGON: DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Last year I enjoyed the first DIEGO’S DRAGON novel (SPIRITS OF THE SUN). If you somehow missed that first book and delve right into this one, fear not, you won’t be lost. Author, Kevin Gerard, does a nice job of … Continue reading →

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ELVIS AND THE UNDERDOGS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

…Or in longer words ELVIS AND THE UNDERDOGS – SECRETS, SECRET SERVICE, AND ROOM SERVICE. Yes, that’s got to be the longest title for a sequel or any other book this year.  I came across the first book in this … Continue reading →

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SPACE CASE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

This hefty volume won’t attract reluctant readers, but for everyone else, there’s a lot to like about this moon based mystery. Twelve-year-old Dashiel has his hands full as he tries to figure out who killed one of the top scientists … Continue reading →

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THE WAY TO STAY IN DESTINY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I was getting to the end of this short book and found myself wishing for more, wishing there was a way to stay in Destiny. Sometimes an author creates a bond for her readers with the setting and characters and … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF DARCY LANE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Preteen girls will love this new title. It’s filled with much of what they’re thinking about or currently facing: New friends, old friends, cute boys, getting rid of old toys, and going shopping for… YIKES… a first bra (It may … Continue reading →

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ADVENTURE ON NEMESIS MOUNTAIN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I recently had the privilege of interviewing author Annie McMahon on her blog tour for the release of ADVENTURE ON NEMESIS MOUNTAIN. A few days later my luck continued as I was chosen from all blog tour hosts to receive … Continue reading →

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE BEAGLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Guilty as charged: I judged this book by its cover. Who could resist this little guy with his caramel coloring and brown eyes? His name even fits – Cadbury. This story is a debut for a new MG author. Her … Continue reading →

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DANGEROUS DECEPTION for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

This was my second Peg Kehret novel having previously enjoyed RUNAWAY TWIN. I’ve got a few more to cover as this is her 49th kids book to date. Quite the prolific writer! For the most part this story is written … Continue reading →

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