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MMGM for APRIL 8, 2024ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison. Susan Uhlig enjoyed the first book in the fantasy trilogy AMARI AND THE...
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KEEPING PACEKEEPING PACE is an upper middle grade book. The engaging plot is just right for those readers not quite ready for a full blown jump into YA....
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BASEBALL BUDDIES-BUILDING A TEAMBaseball season has begun and what better way to get in the mood than this first title in the Baseball Buddies series. It’s about the effort...
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MMGM for APRIL 1, 2024ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW by Lindsey Hobson. Max @ Completely Full Bookshelf recommends Princess Princess Ever...
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THE GIRL IN THE WINDOWSummer starts off the wrong way when baseball loving Izzy hits a high fly ball and breaks the neighbor’s window. Even worse, it’s where...
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FRANKINSCHOOL#2: The Cupsnake EscapeI previously reviewed the first book in the series, Monster Match, last July. The Cupsnake Escape continues the fun format and story line. Our MC,...
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MMGM for March 25, 2024ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE by Gillian McDunn. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by author...
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TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINESimon is tired of moving. His move to Tangerine Pines Apartments is the 26th time he and his parents have ended up at a new place via the family...
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EXCLUSION and the CHINESE AMERICAN STORYNot many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against...
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MMGM for March 18, 2024ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by Matthew Eicheldinger. Natalie Aguirre at Literary...
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MATT SPROUTS AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOESSixth grader Matt Sprouts can’t catch a break…but he sure gets plenty more in this amusing tale. It all starts when Matt accidentally...
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WHEN FORESTS BURNWildfires. The name alone causes an emotional reaction to those who have experienced one. WHEN FORESTS BURN is an honest look at how and why...
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MMGM for March 11, 2024At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BLUE STARS:THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews Haru: Book 1: Spring...
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BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEMBLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with...
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DOUBLE BOOKINGDOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto...
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MMGM for March 4, 2024At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Grimmworld-The Witch in the Woods. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a great interview...
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GRIMMWORLD: The Witch in the WoodsTwins Willow and Jake Grimm are making a reluctant move with their parents to New Marburg, Idaho. Both dad, Phil and mom, Dorothy have new jobs at...
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I AM, I CAN, I WILLInspiring and interactive, the guided journal presents 35 amazing women who provide a great framework for Black girls. Many of the names are...
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MMGM for February 26, 2024At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE UNICORN LEGACY-Tangled Magic by Kamilla Benko. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an...
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THE UNICORN LEGACY – TANGLED MAGICMagic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned,...
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How We Became Intergalactic SuperheroesAll his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how...
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MMGM for February 19, 2024At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MAX in the HOUSE of SPIES by Adam Gidwitz. Rosi Hollinbeck reviews DANCING IN THE STORM. Also included...
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Max in the House of SpiesI am a big fan of historical fiction. My enthusiasm is often not shared by the 7-13 year old age group. Max in the House of Spies just might sway...
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MMGM for February 12, 2024At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HUMMINGBIRD SEASON by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles returns with a...
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HUMMINGBIRD SEASONCOVID. March, 2020. It hit fast and hard. None of us were prepared for what was about to unfold. Teachers and parents often struggled providing...
