Genre: Middle Grade

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Bite-Sized Reviews of Ollie In Between, Ghost Scout’s Honor, River of Spirits, Story Spinners, and Werewolf Hamlet

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… I realized that I haven’t shared reviews on the blog of all the Middle Grade Escapades books that have released so far! So, today I’m catching up! This book was written as an homage to Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret, and it encapsulates […]

Posted June 2, 2025 in Reviews / 7 Comments

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Review of WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS by Alby C. Williams & Alby’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m featuring WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS by Alby C. Williams, a fantastical adventure filled with stunning worldbuilding! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out Alby’s list of top ten addictions to find out more about them! Buy […]

Posted May 12, 2025 in Author Top Ten Lists, Reviews / 7 Comments

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Review of THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by Meg Eden Kuyatt & Meg’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m featuring THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by Meg Eden Kuyatt, a creepy middle grade horror novel in verse! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the author’s list of top ten addictions to find out more […]

Posted April 21, 2025 in Author Top Ten Lists, IMWAYR, MMGM, Reviews / 4 Comments

Review of Bea Mullins Takes a Shot by Emily Deibert & Emily’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m featuring BEA MULLINS TAKES A SHOT by Emily Deibert, a heartfelt MG contemporary about taking chances in life. Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the author’s list of top ten addictions to find out more […]

Posted March 17, 2025 in Author Top Ten Lists, Reviews / 9 Comments

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Review of The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay by Mary Averling & Mary’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m featuring THE GHOSTS OF BITTERFLY BAY by Mary Averling, a spooky ghost story with a twist – the main character is a ghost! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the author’s list of top ten […]

Posted February 17, 2025 in Author Top Ten Lists, Reviews / 9 Comments

#IMWAYR: Away by Megan E. Freeman

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers. Today I’m featuring AWAY by Megan E. Freeman, the exciting follow-up to ALONE! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the author’s list of top ten addictions to find out more about her! Buy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookshop.org This book is a perfect companion to ALONE, for all […]

Posted February 10, 2025 in Reviews / 2 Comments

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Review of As You Wish by Nashae Jones & Nashae’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m featuring AS YOU WISH by Nashae Jones, a fun middle grade contemporary fantasy romance! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the author’s list of top ten addictions to find out more about her! Buy from […]

Posted January 20, 2025 in Author Top Ten Lists, Reviews / 14 Comments

#IMWAYR: Bite-Sized Reviews of The House at the End of the Sea, Stage Fright, The Skeleton Flute, and Safe Harbor

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers. Today I’m sharing reviews of three books that I absolutely adored: two middle-grade debuts and a YA novel by an author that many of us know and love–CG Drews from Paper Fury! Hope these bite-sized reviews are enough to feed your fiction addiction! The House at the End of the Sea is a gorgeously atmospheric mysterious contemporary fantasy […]

Posted January 13, 2025 in Reviews / 8 Comments

#IMWAYR & #MMGM: Bite-Sized Reviews of Accidental Demons, Kareem Between, and Don’t Let the Forest In

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers and MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY hosted by Always in the Middle… Today I’m sharing reviews of three books that I absolutely adored: two middle-grade debuts and a YA novel by an author that many of us know and love–CG Drews from Paper Fury! Hope these bite-sized reviews are enough to feed your fiction addiction! This book is truly […]

Posted November 4, 2024 in IMWAYR, MMGM, Reviews / 10 Comments

#IMWAYR: Review of Crushing It by Erin Becker & Becker’s Top Ten Addictions

I’ve joined up with the IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? kid-lit edition, hosted by Unleashing Readers. This will help me get more reviews posted – I have lots of books I’ve loved lately to share with you! Today I’m featuring CRUSHING IT by Erin Becker, a heartfelt middle grade contemporary with a focus on friendships, family matters, sports, and crushes. Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also […]

Posted September 23, 2024 in Author Top Ten Lists, Reviews / 7 Comments