Greg Pattridge
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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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Tag Archives: Middle grade contemporary
WEREWOLF HAMLET
That’s 10-year-old Angus Gettlefinger on the cover. He lives with his parents and 3 siblings in an L.A. suburb. Angus loves theater and old Hollywood movie stars. He often has pretend talks in his head with the likes of Lon … Continue reading
THE BUG BANDITS
I was hoping to feature this new middle grade contemporary closer to the release date in May. But…I have so many books to share that month I moved this one up to give you an advanced look. THE BUG BANDITS … Continue reading
ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY
A novel in verse for upper middle grade readers. ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY is a helpful resource to those trying to understand the loss of a loved one. Sage waits for a best friend to arrive for the … Continue reading
THE EVERYBODY EXPERIMENT
The summer between the end of elementary school and the start of middle school can be a tough one for kids. Leaving the familiar along with the anticipation and worries about entering a new phase in one’s life can be … Continue reading
THE HUNT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE by Sarah Ann Juckes
The writing is magnificent as we follow the first person narration of 9-year-old Jasper Wilde. He’s searching for Rosie, his older sister who went off to college and never came back. Dad has only told him she “has gone to … Continue reading
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
Eowyn Becker and Jules Marrigan are 13-years-old spending their sixth summer at a performing arts camp. They’ve been best of friends ever since that first year at camp when they were 8-years-old. Something though has put an end to their … Continue reading
JOY APPLEBLOOM SERIES
With a spunky and endearing main character named Joy, this import from England will certainly be welcome by new readers here in America. The three stories begin with A GIRL CALLED JOY. Joy Applebloom is a positive thinking ten-year-old. She … Continue reading
THE SHAPE OF LOST THINGS
Skye Nickson is 12 years old. She has the typical friend drama at school, but for the past four years she has been dealing with the aftermath of a terrible event in her family. Dad disappeared with her older brother … Continue reading
MATT SPROUTS AND THE DAY NORA ATE THE SUN by Matt Eicheldinger
Matt Sprouts returns in his second book after the successful Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes. There are references to the first story, but this one reads fine on its’ own. Twelve-year-old Matt has a new … Continue reading
THE STAR HORSE
The third book in the engaging ONCE UPON A HORSE series is on the shelves this month . The first two were released last year including THE FLYING HORSE and THE JOCKEY AND HER HORSE. They each can be read … Continue reading
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