Tag Archives: Middle grade

Summer Giveaway Day 4: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE: RED’s BIG ADVENTURE

If you’re expecting (like I did) to find a bloated promotion for the recently released movie – this new book by National Geographic takes a much higher end approach. Sure you get doses of the angry but oh so cute … Continue reading

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Summer Giveaway Day 3: AWESOME 8 from National Geographic for Kids

Day three of my first week of summer tribute offers a title that will bring laughter and awe to every reader. It is especially appealing to the kid who doesn’t like to read a book in numerical page order or … Continue reading

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Summer Giveaway Day 2: 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GROW UP

Who knew I missed so much growing up? If I’d only had this handy guide along for the ride, life from then on would have been so much easier. But it’s never too late! Spread out on the 256 colorful … Continue reading

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JOSH BAXTER LEVELS UP for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The stare is intense. They live in a different world whenever possible. The only response to any question is something along the lines of “Just a sec” or “Wait. What?” You may already know this type of kid, usually male … Continue reading

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COUNTING THYME for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

My original plan for June and July was to stay clear of sad themed books, but great writing in this new one pulled me in for the long haul. The story is told through the eyes of sixth grader, Thyme. … Continue reading

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ALL RISE FOR THE HONORABLE PERRY T. COOK for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Author Leslie Connor’s final comment in her author’s notes is that she hopes Perry T. Cook, his mom, and all the characters we meet will find a place in our heart. She should not worry. Her wish is fulfilled at … Continue reading

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MAYDAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this new novel except the main character sounded like a boy I would like to know more about. So when I received an advanced copy (Thanks Karen!), I sat down and began to … Continue reading

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HATTER MADIGAN: GHOST IN THE H.A.T.B.O.X. for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

If the character’s name looks familiar then you have enjoyed the successful YA trilogy, THE LOOKING GLASS WARS. Hatter Madigan returns as a 13-year-old in this MG prequel. I don’t recall a YA series that reverses direction and explores a … Continue reading

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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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THE NOCTURNALS: THE MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTIONS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Middle grade books with animals often have humans sharing the pages. Not so here. With this new story it’s all about the animals and specifically ones that choose nighttime to roam. The main characters are a fox, a sugar glider, … Continue reading

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