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A Practical Guide to Getting that Middle Grade Mood

6AprilSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, Writing

We talk about the age of characters in MG, and while there’s some dispute, we can generally agree that the range is from approx. 8 to somewhere around 12-14. Â We also talk about content, such as more limited romance, or a younger approach to it with less focus on finding a soul-mate. Â But, what about

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

30MarchSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This book was amazing. Â And it was with great self control that, just now, I restrained myself from sticking periods in between each of those words, for added emphasis! Â The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba incorporates so many lovely book-traits. Â It’s got transport to another land odds are very good you’re unfamiliar

Spotlight on Audrey (Cow), by Dan Bar-el

23MarchSuzanne4 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Hooray, I moved! Â Yay me! Â Kind of amazing how much work goes into a move. Â It’s enough to wonder why we do it…and I’d be tempted to swear I’d never do it again, but life has taught me the futility of such a promise. Â Instead, let me say how grateful I am to be on

Spotlight on Korean Children’s Favorite Stories, by Kim So-un

16MarchSuzanne9 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Last week I missed MMGM, but for a very good reason! Â We were otherwise occupied. Â My son, who has decided to serve a two year mission for our church, received his letter last Monday telling him where he’d be going. Â Since he (and we) leave that entirely up to the church and have no knowledge

Homesick: My Own Story

2MarchSuzanne5 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Before we get to today’s spotlight I have a question I just have to ask… Do you want to build a snowman? Haha! Â If you’re like me, you not only don’t particularly want to build a snowman, you’re also so sick of the snow that you’re ready to go into a full fangirl squee at

The Dreamer, by Pam Munoz Ryan

23FebruarySuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I suspect I’ll be doing a bit of gushing in a bit here, so let me start first with what this book is not. Â Is it a gripping thriller with action-packed energy that will keep the reluctant readers flipping pages long after lights out? Â No, not so much. Â Is it a clear and accurate account

Serving up All Four Stars!

16FebruarySuzanne8 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I was thrown a bridal shower many years ago, as my wedding approached. Â And having only lived in college apartments, plus feeling a bit harassed with wedding details, I did not register anywhere prior to said bridal shower. Â Worse, on being pressed for what we’d need in our new home, I said something like ‘I

Spotlight on Penny Dreadful, and a new stage of our own journey!

9FebruarySuzanne13 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Some part of me is terribly tickled that the universe so aligned itself that I could make the announcement that our house is sold and our move in the works, while also spotlighting Penny Dreadful. Â It seems moving and magic are in the air! Â However, while we’re making wishes, I’d like to request that my

Candy Shop War and a swift hello!

26JanuarySuzanne7 CommentsHome in the Rookery, Marvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I could make excuses as to why my holiday break has stretched weeks beyond the holidays, but I thought it would be more amusingÂ if you picked an interesting one for me. Â Accordingly, you may pick 1 (one) of the below excuses! Two dinosaurs and three aliens crashed at our place this past weekend. Â They turned

Breadcrumbs, by Anne Ursu

15DecemberSuzanne3 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Here’s a rave MMGM choice to satisfy your need for a white winter story (if you’re like me and seldom see snow) or to cuddle up with while you sip a mug of hot cocoa. Â Truly, Breadcrumbs is the kind of story to lose yourself in. And that was the easy part of the spotlight,

Suzanne Warr

Narrative designer, game designer, author

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