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Grayling’s Song, by Karen Cushman, for MMGM

3AprilSuzanne14 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This was a serendipitous find, which I stumbled across in my local library. And very appropriate, too, since it’s the kind of tale which is all mystery and shadow wrapped in good practical knowledge like every librarian possesses. You may recognize the author’s name–Karen Cushman–as I did. My favorite book by her is Catherine, Called

William and the Witch’s Riddle, for MMGM

20MarchSuzanne8 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Last night as I picked up a pizza I drove past the movie theater near us, and noticed that the parking lot was full and overflowing. Perhaps due to the release of the live action Beauty and the Beast movie? Fairy tales never fade, it seems, they simply reinvent themselves, and this Snow White re-imagining

Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s Mine, for MMGM

6MarchSuzanne8 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Many thanks to Joanne for my copy of Jasper and the Riddle of Riley’s Mine.Â I won it in a giveaway she hosted on her blog, and was thrilled to do so! As my long time readers will remember, I’ve become a big fan of Caroline Starr Rose, and have spotlighted both of her previous books,

El Deafo, by Cece Bell, for MMGM

20FebruarySuzanne14 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I have to give a shout-out of thanks to a little girl I’m close to, for giving me the nudge to read El Deafo. I think I’d come across it, but it wasn’t till I heard how much she loved it that I pulled it to the top of my TBR pile. You see, this

Among the Imposters, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, for MMGM

6FebruarySuzanne10 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf, Uncategorized

Happy MMGM, my friends! I’ve been so focused on all things romantic suspense–we’re exactly one week out from my Lily Black launch–that I feel I’ve been neglecting my middle grade side. And since I truly believe that in the center of my soul is a girl of some age between 11 and 14, curled up

Magic Below Stairs by Caroline Stevermer, for MMGM

9JanuarySuzanne14 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Happy Snow Day! That’s our status, anyway. Everything whited over and cancelled yesterday and Saturday, and the roads just beginning to become navigable today. I hope you’re all staying warm, wherever you are! Stepping into the spotlight today we have Magic Below Stairs, by Caroline Stevermer. More on the author below, because you may not

Magical Animal Adoption Agency: Clovers Luck, by Kallie George, for MMGM

19DecemberSuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Happy MMGM, my friends! As I type this, we here in North Carolina have had minor freezes and threats of freezing rain, but no snow. That’s still quite cold enough for me, and it’s easy to see how a lovely (warm!) summer book like this one could be a hit for some young reader to

The Sun Trail (Warriors: Dawn of the Clan #1), by Erin Hunter, for MMGM

5DecemberSuzanne10 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

Happy December, folks! With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner, I think a lot of us are wondering whatÂ books kids will get really excited about unwrapping. I’m definitely seeing more requests for book recommendations on Facebook, and answering that question is one of my all time loves! The only down side is that I

Palace of Stone, by Shannon Hale, for MMGM

21NovemberSuzanne10 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

What does Palace of Stone have to do with Thanksgiving week? Well…I’m tempted to say absolutely nothing, but here are a couple things that come to mind, right off the top of my head: Gratitude that our presidents have limited terms, and that no matter how awful the choice in whomever gets voted in (notice

Full of Beans, by Jennifer Holm, for MMGM

7NovemberSuzanne11 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I was fortunate enough to win my copy of Full of Beans from Joanne Fritz–many thanks, again!–and found this story to be delightful and satisfying in unexpected ways. Full of Beans is the tale of Beans Curry, who has big plans for himself and his friends that will see them comfortably through the lean times

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