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Here Lies Linc, by Delia Ray

18AugustSuzanne2 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Life is a bit of a tumble for me just now, with the upcoming move and our son heading off to college this week, but I couldn’t resist giving this delightful book it’s moment in the spotlight. Â Many thanks to my fellow MMGM reviewers for tipping me off to Here Lies Linc, and my apologies

The Ordinary Princess, by M. M. Kaye

10AugustSuzanne7 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Another lovely ‘throw back’ book, which has been a fav of since I was a middlegrader myself. Â It’s soft, and sweet, but never insipid, and I’ve recently tried it out on the current generation of middlegraders and found it to be an instant favorite. Â So, without further ado, let’s turn the spotlight on The Ordinary

Changes Underfoot

8AugustSuzanne2 CommentsHome in the Rookery

I’ve got change on my mind, for reasons I’ll get into in a minute. Â And I’ve noticed that when IÂ think about big changes what usually comes to mind is the weather–stuff like storms blowing in, bringing a temperature drop and maybe snow or hail. Â Remember the ice storm we had in March, and my pic

Airman, by Eoin Colfer

28JulySuzanne3 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I’ve been a big fan of Eoin Colfer and especially the Artemis Fowl series for quite some time, so it was with mixed feelings that I approached Airman. Â On the one hand, it was another Eoin Colfer book and that couldn’t be bad, right? Â On the other hand, while I enjoyed his standalone The Supernaturalist

Attack of the Pair-a-noids

25JulySuzanne5 CommentsFlash Friday, Writing

I’m still running a bit behind after my trip to the dentist yesterday afternoon, in which I picked up a crown for my broken tooth. Â Because I’ve heard crowns are quite comforting when a tooth is broken. 😉 But I always have time for a little paranoia, right? Â And that’s what this week’s prompt is

Lawn Boy, by Gary Paulsen

20JulySuzanne14 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This is another one of those ‘throw backs’ I mentioned, that weren’t around when we were in middle school (yes, I’m assuming you’re all the same age as I am) but aren’t exactly debuts, either. Â But it’s so awesome! Â And it’s so perfect for summer! Â I’m talking about Lawn Boy, of course, by Gary Paulsen.

This Little Piggy Went to Market

18JulySuzanne1 CommentFlash Friday, Writing

Did you ever play that game, with a child, where you wiggle each toe and describe how the little piggies went to market, or stayed home? Â My toddlers loved it! Â Seriously, they thought it was the greatest thing since cupcakes were invented, and that was before the grand finish where the last ‘piggy’ ran

Keeper of the Lost Cities, by Shannon Messenger

13JulySuzanne10 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I feel just a little guilty that I’m only now getting around to reading Shannon‘s books, given what a great host of MMGM she’s been. Â And, being the contrary individual that I am, I also feel a little awkward posting a spotlight! Â I guess it feels kind of like talking about someone in the room,

Raising a Storm

11JulySuzanneFlash Friday, Writing

It’s often said that raising bright, inquisitive kids comes with its own challenges. Â After all, the quicker their minds, the faster they out think their tired parents–and any rules you set, right? Â How much harder would it be, then, to raise kids with powers and abilities beyond the norm? Â Rather challenging, I suspect. Â Since I’m

Circa Now, by Amber McRee Turner

6JulySuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I won my copy of Circa Now in a giveaway held by the marvelous Barbara Watson–many thanks! Â She’s a regular MMGM participant, and offers great reviews on her blog, so go check her out. Â I’m always grateful to people who connect me with great books, and this one is definitely a keeper! My initial impression

Suzanne Warr

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