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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/8/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER by Candace Lee & Eric Newman. ••Natalie Aguirre @ LITERARY RAMBLES has a guest post by Rebecca Caprera and a giveaway of her … Continue reading

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GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER

George Goodwin is no dragon slayer. At least that’s what he believes at the start of this engaging fantasy. George is 12-years-old and a dedicated boy scout. He lives with his police officer mother and still deeply misses his dad … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/1/26)

This week I am chaperoning some graduating seniors on a celebration trip. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, be sure to check out the other posts in our lineup this week:   ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/25/2026)

  HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of PERFECT ENOUGH by Meg Eden Kuyatt. ••Susan Uhlig loved RIGHT BACK AT YOU by Carolyn Mackler. ••Linda Browne at Bookcase Bizarro reviews Peter Kuper’s Insectopolis, … Continue reading

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PERFECT ENOUGH

Selah is 13-years-old and autistic. It’s been a rough time trying to figure out how to deal with life, but now she has learned about her autism and what she can do to survive the upcoming writer’s camp where she … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/18/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of MUPPIT BOY AND THE ALLERGIES OF EVIL by Michael J. Bowler. ••Jemima Pett reviews Max and Charlie’s Highland Adventure by Wendy Leighton-Porter. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles … Continue reading

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MUPPIT BOY AND THE ALLERGIES OF EVIL

Today I’m joining the book tour for an exciting new science fiction story set in the present. Elmo Fitzroy is 12-years-old and famous. He had no choice. Growing up his mother included him on her popular You Tube channel about … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/11/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE EMBARRASSING CONFESSIONS OF GRACIE SPARKS by Fiona Harris. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Sarah Marie Jette and a giveaway of her MG … Continue reading

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THE EMBARRASSING CONFESSIONS OF GRACIE SPARKS

This new book in diary format is a compelling look at a 12-year-old girl trying to fit in. Written by Australian author Fiona Harris, I was a bit confused as Gracie Sparks had just turned 12 and was going into … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/4/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is participating in the Come What May Giveaway Hop with lots … Continue reading

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