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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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RILEY MACK STIRS UP MORE TROUBLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
It’s the start of another year of reviews for MMGM here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE and time to announce the winners of my first giveaway. As announced last week ROSI HOLLINBECK won the first part of the contest and … Continue reading
A Year of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Are You Kidding?
Fifty-two reviews in one year. It’s been a fun ride and one that will continue. This week though it’s time to celebrate with my first ever monster-size giveaway. But first a look back at the titles… IDA B DEAD END … Continue reading
A HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Although Jim Averbeck has written numerous children’s books, A HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT is his debut MG novel. Did he miss the memo on word counts? This one stands at over 60,000 words – probably not one for reluctant readers … Continue reading
DIEGO’S DRAGON Book One for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I was thrilled to win a copy of the first of three DIEGO’S DRAGON books. The story had me hooked and set up what a great series should do – make you want to read more. The dragon is truly … Continue reading
WINTER SKY for Marvelous Middle Grade MIDWEEK
I’m a few weeks ahead with my MMGM posts so I’m throwing this one in midweek. It’s nice to be ahead, but with revisions on my own writing looming, it won’t be long before I’m back to my old ways. … Continue reading
ABSOLUTELY ALMOST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
One of the first critiques I ever received was from a published author. Long story how this came to be so I’ll just tell you what she told me. My chapters were too short and I needed to read more … Continue reading
THE GIVER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This was always a favorite read-aloud in my middle grade classroom. With the movie’s release last Friday, I had to pull it off the shelf and visit Jonas and his dystopian world once more. I wanted to remind myself of … Continue reading
THE SHORT SELLER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I’m sure many of us did something as a kid that later looked glaringly stupid. I believe mine was writing neighborhood gossip on wood fences throughout our community with my best friend – a girl who led me down the … Continue reading
EVERYBODY BUGS OUT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I don’t normally search out books swarming with complicated sixth grade girls, but I had research to do. I wasn’t sure if I was nailing the tween female voice in some of my recent drafts. Two females and one male … Continue reading
THE SPY CATCHERS OF MAPLE HILL for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I chose this title for two reasons: First, I loved the intriguing cover full of mystery. And second, it was written in close 3rd person POV. I had been working on my current manuscript in the same POV and found … Continue reading
