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MMGM for APRIL 19, 2021

                               Earth Day happens this Thursday. But today is all about great reviews and features. Click on a bluish sphere to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  … Continue reading

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IT DOESN’T TAKE A GENIUS

I wracked my brain and couldn’t find another book like this—a sequel to a movie. That’s right. IT DOESN’T TAKE A GENIUS is the continuation of gifted Emmett Charles coming of age story. If you missed the 2019 movie like … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 12, 2021

                   Click on a book to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing THE MEDUSA QUEST by Alane Adams. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is interviewing debut author Kaela Rivera and giving away … Continue reading

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THE MEDUSA QUEST

This second title in the Legends of Olympus series will appeal to adventure seekers and those interested in Greek Mythology. If you start with book 2 you’ll have no problem picking up the plot from where it left off. The … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 5, 2021

                        Click on an umbrella to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing HOMER ON THE CASE by Henry Cole. If you like birds this one is for you. June … Continue reading

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HOMER ON THE CASE

Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both the animal and human communities. Using the sleuthing techniques he’s gathered from his favorite mystery comics, Homer and Lulu … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 29, 2021

                   Click on a to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing UNPLUGGED by Gordon Korman. Jenni Enzor gives us the scoop on Echo Island by Jared Wilson, a book not for everyone, … Continue reading

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UNPLUGGED

Gordon Korman’s newest middle grade adventure has 27 chapters with six different narrators. Multiple viewpoints to the max. It’s a tough task for any author, but this unique plot and setting pulls it all together. Set in a retreat known … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 22, 2021

                   Click on a flower pot to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing a unique story: BLOOM by Nicola Skinner. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has a S.T.E.A.M. gardening … Continue reading

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BLOOM

This import from England is perfect for those looking for something different. A strange malady has hit the town of Little Cherrybliss. Readers are warned they’re already infected just by opening the pages. I pushed on to find out what … Continue reading

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