The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Uec ...
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Todayon Middle Grade Mavens Episode 117, we talk about all these amazing books! The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry byRansom Riggs How to Free a Jinn by RaidahShah Idil The Other Side of the Clouds by Matt Samuel and Illustrator: Tam Teow Superheroes for a Day by Craig Cormick and Lauren Mullinder BrilliANT by Rosi Ngwenya/Sandy Flet…
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Today on middle grade mavens, we discuss some great picture books, a debut junior fiction and a middle grade graphic novel.
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie talk about Hi from outer space by @fionakatauskas Is my phone reading my mind by @drmattagnew 18000 holes in the universe by @adamwallacestuff @lisafoleyauthor and James Hart Marion and the forty thieves by Sarah Luke Kev and Trev: snot funny sea stories by @kylie_howarth Bernie thinks in boxes by @jes…
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Episode 114: Picture books galore and a graphic novel
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we discus some great books. Included: Some Families Change by Jess Galatola and Jenni Barrand The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell The Book Star by Beck Nanayakkara and Joanna Bartel Grow Big Little Seed by Beck Nanayakkara and Sarah Capon ABC Disability by Sarah Rose, Alley Pascoe and Beck Feiner The Night…
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Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!!
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Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus...Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie has also been delving into "Choose Your Own Adventure," …
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Episode 112: Christmas 2022 and our top reads for the year 2022!
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we chat about the year that was and a couple of books we loved... Pamela announces her Christmas picture book deal with the National Library of Australia, due for October 2023 Plus, we are now accepting Picture books to Maven central, for reel and or review, so if you have a book coming out, direct your publicist to ou…
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Episode 111: Interview with Kate Temple: Author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat."
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Kate Temple, author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." To learn more about Kate head to Kate Temple Books - Hachette Australia This is NOT just any old book. THIS is a legal document. It contains a truthful record of how Trilby Moffat was accidentally promoted to the most important job t…
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Episode 110: Mini Revies + Interview with Reece Carter: author of "A girl called Corpse."
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamel and Julie discuss some great middle grade book releases... The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale | 9781922458599 | BooktopiaThe Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor | 9781922400871 | BooktopiaThe Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1 by Kate Temple | 9780734420909 | BooktopiaJulie chats t…
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Episode 109: The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat / The Detectives Guide to New York City / Cross Bones / Interview with Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold, and "The Detectives guide to New York City," by Nicki Greenberg. Julie reviews Cross Bones, by Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold | 9781922458520 | Booktopia The Detective's …
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Episode 108 / When Granny came to stay/ Maku / Brett Perkins, author of The Prison for the Magically Cursed review and interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "When Granny Came to Stay," by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han, as well as Maku by Meyne Wyatt, and Julie reviews, "The Prison for the magically cursed," by Brett Perkins. When Granny Came To Stay by Alice Pung | 9781760984991 | Booktopia The Prison for the Magically Cursed eBook : Perkins, …
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Episode 107 : Interview with Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow, illustrated by Mike Barry As a kid, Nat Amoore did it all – run away from home, play epic pranks, plot a future in Hollywood, invent money-making schemes and never listen to a word her parents said. Now as a ‘responsible’ adult...well, nothing has really changed. Bu…
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Episode 106 : Arthur The Always King / Prometheus High / The Brictionary / The Boy Who Hatched Monsters / Stuart Wilson
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Arthur the Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland Illustrated by Chris Riddell and The Brictionary by Ryan McNaught, as well as They Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C Shelley, and Julie reviews Prometheus High by Stuart Wilson, plus Stuart stops by for an interview. Book links...Arthur, The Always King by …
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Episode 105: Star the elephant / Rainbow the Koala / Our Country / Ming and Flo / Interview with Remy Lai
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "Star the elephant," and "Rainbow the Koala," by Remy Lai, and Pamela reviews "Ming and Flo," by Jackie French as well as "Our Country, Ancient Wonders," by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac. Plus Remy stops in for an interview. Star the Elephant, Surviving the Wild by Remy Lai | 9781250784995 | Booktopia …
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Episode 104: Interview with Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta."
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta," which Julie reviewed on episode 103. Yvette Poshoglian is the bestselling author of over 40 books for children and young readers. She writes the wildly popular Ella and Olivia series (30 books + 6 treasuries and counting!), the Puppy Diary books and the Frankie …
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Episode 103: Friday Barnes 10: Undercover / Big Apple Diaries / Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief / Dear Greta / Alyssa Bermudez
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Friday Barnes book 10: Undercover by R.A. Spratt, and Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. Julie reviews Big Apple Diaries by Alyssa Bermudez, and Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian, plus Alyssa stops by for a chat about her incredible graphic novel. Book links Friday Barnes 10, Undercover b…
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Episode 102: Pow Pow Pig 2 / Mermaid Tales / Xavier In The Meantime/ The Riddle of Tanglewood Manor
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie return for season 8 2022! We review the books below and discuss all things "Save The Cat" by Blake Snyder and Scrivener. Affiliate links where to buy: Let the Games Begin, Pow Pow Pig : Book 2 by Anh Do | 9781761065194 | Booktopia The Great Treasure Hunt, MerTales 3 by Rebecca Timmis | 9781760526573 | …
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Episode 101: Mavens top 11 for 2021: Listen to find out!
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie share their top 11 Middle Grade books for 2021. Pamela's Picks: Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale | 9781922330451 | Booktopia The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle, The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries: Book 2 by Jackie French | 9781460757734 | Booktopia Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, Enola Holmes: Book 7 b…
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Episode 100: Pony/ The Incredible Talking Machine / Interview with Craig Cauchi of Genrecon / Interview with Sam Rutter, Publisher at Storytorch
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pony," by R.J Palacio and Julie reviews, "The Incredible Talking Machine," by Jenni Spangler. Plus Julie chats to Craig Cauchi from Genrecon and Pamela chats to Sam Rutter of Storytorch. Links to Books:https://www.booktopia.com.au/pony-r-j-palacio/book/9780141377056.htmlhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the…
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Episode 99: Wandi / Enola Holmes / Powerful Princesses / Courageous Queens / Interview Favel Parret / Interview Angela Buckingham
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Wandi by Favel Parrett, Illustrated by Zoe Ingram, and "Enola Holmes and the black barouche," by Nancy Springer. Julie reviews, "Powerful Princesses," by Angela Buckingham, Illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, and "Courageous Queens," by Angela Buckingham, Illustrated by Debora Islas. Where to find Wandi…
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Episode 98: The What On Earth Institute of Wonder / My Brother Ben / The Magic of Magnolia Moon / Shadowghast / Andy Griffiths Interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The What On Earth Institute of Wonder," by Lisa Nichol, and "My Brother Ben," by Peter Carnavas, and Julie reviews, "The Magic of Magnolia Moon," by Edwina Wyatt, and "Shadowghast," by Thomas Taylor. Plus Andy Griffiths stops in for an interview about his latest book with Terry Denton, "The 143 Story T…
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Episode 97: Dragon Skin / Seven Wherewithal Way / Karen Foxlee Interview / Samantha-Ellen Bound interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Dragon Skin," by Karen Foxlee, and Julie reviews, "Seven Wherewithal Way," by Samantha-Ellen Bound. Plus Karen and Sam both stop by in for an interview. About: Dragon Skin: How to save a dragon:1)Assemble equipment. Water, Weet-Bix, sugar, syringe, sticky tape, scissors.2)Believe in everything.Pip neve…
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Episode 96: Night Ride Into Danger / The Wolf's Howl / Treasure in the Lake / Interview with Jason Pamment
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Night Ride Into Danger," by Jackie French, as well as "The Wolf's Howl by A.L. Tait. And Julie reviews, "Treasure In the Lake," by Jason Pamment, who also stops in for an interview!Buy books: Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French | 9781460758939 | BooktopiaThe Wolf's Howl, A Maven & Reeve Mystery Boo…
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Episode 95: The Song Of Lewis Carmichael / Sophie Laguna and Marc McBride Interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Song of Lewis Carmichael," by Sophie Laguna and Illustrated by Marc McBride, plus Sophie and Marc stop by for a chat. Sites Pamela mentions: www.Littlescribe.com StoryKids | Victoria Together Books Julie mentions: "Anemone is not the Enemy," Honour Book for the 2021 CBCA Awards Book of the Year for…
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Episode 94: The Boy Who Stepped Through time / Interview with Maddy Mara of Dragon Girls
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We're back!!! Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Boy Who Stepped Through Time," by Anna Ciddor, as well as, Renee Treml's "The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea." Julie has some hot tips about Kidlitvic post conference malaise. As well as announcing a new Instagram account called RedWritingElf_On_LibraryShelf which will showcase the…
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Episode 93: Interview with Samone Amba: Author of The Good Times of Pelican Rise
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Samone Amba, author of The Good Times of Pelican Rise, released on July 27 2021 by Affirm Press, and Illustrated by Lucy Zhang. The idea for this series came to Samone while she was shelving books in the middle-grade section of Beaumaris Library. Her creative license wants to add that a book fell on her …
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Episode 92: In conversation: Annabel Barker and Sally Kim on the US market and International Rights!
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we have special guests Annabel Barker and Sally Kim, in conversation about the changing trends in the US market and international rights management. We found this chat utterly fascinating and we know you will too! Plus Annabel opens her submission up in July, so get subbing folks! About Annabel: Annabel Barker Agency i…
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Episode 91: Elsewhere Girls / The Right Way To Rock/ Interview Emily Gale and Nova Weetman / Interview Nat Amoore
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Elsewhere Girls," by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman, and Julie reviews, "The Right Way To Rock," by Nat Amoore. Plus Pamela chats to Emily and Nova and Julie chat's to Nat. Author's Website: Emily Gale | Author of Junior & Young Adult Fiction (emilygalebooks.com) Authors Website: Nova Weetman Elsewhere Gi…
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Episode 90: Interview Annabel Barker of Annabel Barker Agency
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Annabel Barker about her new literary agency, international rights and some great new books to give some extra love to. Annabel Barker Agency is a small agency with a global vision. With many years experience working in international rights at some of the world’s leading children’s publishing houses, Ann…
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Episode 89: Pawcasso / The Ballad of Melodie Rose / Interview with Remy Lai
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pawcasso," by Remy Lai and Julie reviews, "The Ballad of Melodie Rose," by Kate Gordon, illustrated by Rachel Tribout, plus Remy stops by for an interview. Author Website: REMY LAI - Home Pawcasso By: Remy Lai Published: 25th May 2021 Publisher: Walker Books Australia ISBN: 9781250774484 For Ages: 8 - …
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Episode 88: Interview with Shirley Marr, author of A Glasshouse of Stars
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Today on Middle grade Mavens, Pamela interviews Shirley Marr, author of, "A Glasshouse of Stars." About Shirley's book: A Glasshouse of Stars Meixing Lim and her family have arrived at the New House in the New Land, inherited from First Uncle who died tragically and unexpectedly while picking oranges in the backyard. Everything is vast and unknown …
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Episode 87: A Glasshouse of Stars / Middle Grade Graphic Novel Spotlight
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "A Glasshouse of Stars," by Shirley Marr, and Julie goes off book with some Middle Grade graphic Novels we have enjoyed over the last few months....Want this at your local library, here's what you need.A Glasshouse of StarsBy: Shirley MarrPublished: 4th May 2021Publisher: PenguinISBN: 9781760899547Numbe…
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Episode 86: Interview: Jackie French / Interview: Emily Rodda
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews, Jackie French, author of "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," and Emily Rodda, author of "Eliza Vanda's Button box." About Jackie's book: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle: It's 1932, the height of the Depression, and Butter O'Bryan and his friends have another mystery to solve. The Very Sm…
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Episode 85: Eliza Vanda's Button Box / The Magicians Map / Planet Alterra
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Eliza Vanda's Button Box," by Emily Rodda, and Julie reviews, "The Magicians Map," by Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish. Author Links: Welcome | Emily Rodda Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Emily Rodda Title: Eliza Vanda's Button Box Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Dat…
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Episode 84: Interview with Catherine Doyle / Interview with Belinda Murrell
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats to Catherine Doyle, author of "The Storm Keepers Battle," book 3 in the Storm Keepers Trilogy and Julie chats to Belinda Murrell, author of "The Golden Tower." About Catherine's Book: The Storm Keepers Battle: Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life. The terrifying all- powe…
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Episode 83: Storm Keepers' Battle / The Golden Tower / The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Storm Keepers' Battle," by Catherine Doyle, and "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," By Jackie French, and Julie reviews, "The Golden Tower," by Belinda Murrell.Author Links: Home | catherinedoylebooksWant this at your local library? Here's what you will need!Author: Catherine DoyleTitle: The Stor…
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Episode 82: Interview with Susanne Gervay / Interview with Kate Foster
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats with Susanne Gervay, author of "Heroes of the Secret Underground," and Julie chats to Kate Foster, author of "Paws." About Susanne's book: Heroes of the Secret Underground: A timely and powerful time-slip story inspired by the author's family in Budapest during the Holocaust Louie lives with her brothers, …
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Episode 81: Heroes of the Secret Underground / Huda and Me / Paws / Interview with H. Hayek
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Heroes of the Secret Underground by Sussanne Gervay, and "Huda and Me," by H. Hayek whilst Julie reviews, "Paws," by Kate Foster. Author links: Susanne Gervay (sgervay.com)Want this book at your local library, here's what you will need?Title: Heroes of the Secret UndergroundAuthor: Susanne GervayPublis…
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Episode 80: Interview: Elizabeth Honey: Author of From Stella Street to Amsterdam
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews, Elizabeth Honey, author of "From Stella Street to Amsterdam," published by Allen and Unwin in September 2020. About the book: When Henni's stubborn old neighbour Willa insists on returning to her childhood home in the Netherlands for a wedding, Henni leaps at the chance to be her travelling companion…
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Episode 79: From Stella Street To Amsterdam / Girl Of The Southern Sea
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "From Stella Street to Amsterdam," by Elizabeth Honey, and Julie reviews, "Girl Of The Southern Sea," by Michelle Kadarusman. Author Links: Elizabeth Honey - Official Website - HomeWant this at your local library, here's what you'll need.Author: Elizabeth HoneyTitle: From Stella Street to AmsterdamForma…
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Episode 78: Wend Orr interview / Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats to Wendy Orr, about her latest book "Cuckoo's Flight," and Julie chats to Mikki Lish and Kelly Ngai about their debut book, "The House On Hoarder Hill." About Wendy's Book: When Clio's town in Bronze Age Crete is threatened by seafaring raiders, she faces the greatest sacrifice of all. Can Clio, her herd o…
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Episode 77: Cuckoo's Flight / The House on Hoarder Hill
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Cuckoo's Flight," by Wendy Orr, and Julie reviews, "The House on Hoarder Hill," by Mikki Lish and Kelly Kgai. Author Links: https://wendyorr.com/ Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Wendy Orr Title: Cuckoo's Flight Format: Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: 2nd March 20…
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Episode 76: Interview Jacqui Jones: Author of The Greatfulness Guide
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats to Jacqui Jones, author of "The Greatfulness Guide; Next level thinking, how to think, not what to think,' Published by Murdock Books on January 5 2021.Author Links: Home - Jacqueline JonesAbout Jacqui's book:A mental wellness toolkit for tweensIf life is a journey, then this book is an unmissable stop alo…
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Episode 75: Interview Nicki Greenberg / Interview Amie Kaufman
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews Nicki Greenberg about her book, "The Detectives Guide To Ocean Travel, published by Affirm Press 0n 23rd Feb 2021, cover by Sylvia Morris, and Julie, interviews Amie Kaufman, about her book, "The World Between Blinks," co-authored by Ryan Graudin, published by Harper Collins Australia on February 11, …
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Episode 74: The Detective's Guide to Ocean Travel / The World Between Blinks
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Detectives Guide to Ocean Travel," by Nicki Greenberg, illustrated by Sylvia Morris, and Julie reviews, "The World Between Blinks," by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin, illustrated by Julia Murray. Author Links: NICKI GREENBERGIllustrator Links: Sylvia Morris – illustration + science communicationWant…
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Episode 73: Rebecca Lim interview: Author of Tiger Daughter / Katrina Nannestad Interview: Author of We Are Wolves
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats with Rebecca Lim, about her new release, "Tiger Daughter," on February 2, by Allen and Unwin.And Pamela Chat's to Katrina Nannestad, about her recently released, "We Are Wolves,' on October 2020.About Rebecca's book: Tiger DaughterWen Zhou is determined to create a future for herself that is more satisfying…
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Episode 72: Mavens return 2021 / We are Wolves / Tiger Daughter
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Welcome back to Middle Grade Mavens 2021. Today, Pamela reviews, "We Are Wolves," by Katrina Nannestad and Julie reviews, "Tiger Daughter," by Rebecca Lim. Plus Katrina stops by the Mavens hot seat for an interview... Author links: Katrina Nannestad Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Katrina Nannestad Title: We Are Wo…
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Episode 71: Bonus: Crossover with Words And Nerds Podcast:
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens we are doing something different. We are crossing over to have a chat with the wonderful Dani Vee. Dani is host of the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds, where she chats to authors of all genres about the social and political impact of the writing and the writing process. An English educator for 17 years, she has…
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Episode 70: Top 20 for 2020 / The Odds / The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviroteens / Kate O'Donnell /Matt Stanton interview
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "The Odds," by Matt Stanton, and "The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviroteens," by First Dog On The Moon. But first, please stop by Maven Julie's gorgeous sister's new website, give her a like and subscribe! https://daybreakenglish.com/ Author links: About — Matt Stanton Want this at y…
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Episode 69 reload: The Witch's Boy / Zoe, Max And The Bicycle Bus / Steven Herrick
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Witch's Boy," by Kelly Barnhill and Julie reviews, "Zoe, Max and The Bicycle Bus," by Steven Herrick, Illustrated by Jo Hunt. Plus Steven stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: Kelly Barnhill, Writer Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Kelly Bar…
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Episode 68 : The Werewolves Who Weren't /Fly On The Wall / Pierre's Not There / School Rules Are Optional / T.C Shelley / Ursula Dubosarsky
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Werewolves Who Weren't," by T.C. Shelley, and "Fly On The Wall," By Remy Lai, and Julie Reviews, 'Pierre's Not There," by Ursula Dubosarsky, and "School Rules Are Optional," by Alison Hart. Plus Shelley and Ursula stop by for a chat.https://www.naidoc.org.au/Children's Laureate Tales of All Kinds b…
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