Podcasts about middle grade mavens

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie discuss... Not Scary, Jonathan! By Peter Carnavas, illustrated by Amanda Francey, published by New Frontier Publishing Ultra Violet: Down to Business by Cristy Burns and Rebel Challenger, published by Larrikin House Lexie Moon and the Word Burgling Bungle by Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder, published by Riveted Press The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson, published by Puffin Books  We hope you enjoy!

Episode 120 In this episode: The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor Thunderhead by Sophie Beer Don't Worry, Felix by Yohann Devezy & Katherine Alice, illustrated by Zoe Bennett Amigo the Capybara by Amy Freund, illustrated by Kooky Chooky Plus, another episode of “There's nothin' in that cup!” #middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozpb @affirmpress @allenandunwin @fivemilepress @newfrontierpublishing

Episode 119 In this episode: 1. Anomaly by Emma Lord 2.The Hotel Balzar (The Norendy Tales #2) by Kate DiCamillo 3.The Wintrish Girl and The Lost History (Talismans of Fate #1 and #2) by Melanie La'Brooy 4.The Junkyard Fairies 1: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt 5.The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science Series, 1) by Kate McKinnon, illustrated by Alfredo Ca´ceres Plus, another episode of “There's nothin' in that cup!” #middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya

Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we review: The Midwatch by Judith Rossell My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery Cheese! by Felice Arena, illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi The Mosaic by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Grandma Murphy's Pussycat by Maura Finn, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford Plus... a new episode of “There's nothin' in that cup!"

Today on Middle Grade Mavens Episode 117, we talk about all these amazing books! The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs    How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah 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 Flett.   Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, Book 1) Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Jy Farrar, Samantha Campbell (illus.)    Shower Land 3: Walk the Plank by Nat Amoore and James Hart   Ducky the Spy: Pumpkin Patch Panic! By Sean E Avery   We hope you enjoy!

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 @jesshornauthor @zoebennettillustration Plus we have some thoughts on this weeks, “there's nuthin in that cup!

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 Librarian by Christopher Lincoln Two Turtles by Kiah Thomas and Jake Minton Hooray, Hooray, It's Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso and Heath McKenzie Unreal by Kate Simpson and Leila Rudge

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," stories after inspiration from Helen from Forrest Hill College, which are now available for free download on julieannegrassobooks.com They also discuss some great new middle grade, in Kate and Jol Temple's "Frog Squad," as well as Nat Amoore's "Showerland," series and Dani Vee's upcoming "Riley's failproof guide to breaking a school record," by Larrikin House with Jules Faber Illustrating. Welcome back and we hope you join us for 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middlegrademavens/message

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 our website contact. Happy holidays and see you in 2023! To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com For Julie's author services drop by Author Services – Julie Anne Grasso Books And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Find us on Instagram: Podcaster + Librarian + Author + Book & Reels Coach (@juliegrasso_middlegrademavens) • Instagram photos and videos Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 that ever existed. The job of Time Keeper. A mystery illness is making people bake ancient cakes, speak dead languages and then fall asleep and never wake up. When Trilby Moffat's mother catches this strange sickness, Trilby must find her only other surviving relative, a 300-year-old aunt who lives in a secret antique shop on the edge of time. Ahead of Trilby lies an unusual inheritance, an opportunity that will never be repeated and a man in a top hat who will try to kill her . . . more than once. This is the story of how one ordinary girl finds herself on a deliciously fast-paced adventure, fleeing to an island where time doesn't exist, cats are particularly rude and cake is always on the menu. Here she will take on the most treacherous job of all time. Well . . . outside of time, to be precise. THIS IS THE DANGEROUS BUSINESS OF BEING TRILBY MOFFAT. Check out Kate's book here The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1 by Kate Temple | 9780734420909 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com For Julie's author services drop by Author Services – Julie Anne Grasso Books And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Kidlit podcaster + Graphic Novelist + Librarian (@middle_grade_mavens_pitch_reel) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Today on Middle Grade Mavens,  Pamel and Julie discuss some great middle grade book releases...  The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale | 9781922458599 | Booktopia The Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor | 9781922400871 | Booktopia The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1 by Kate Temple | 9780734420909 | Booktopia Julie chats to Reece Carter, author of "A girl called Corpse," Illustrated by Simon Howe,  published by Allen and Unwin in October 2022. To learn more about Reece, head to : Meet Reece — Reece Carter To buy the book, head to: A Girl Called Corpse, An Elston-Fright Tale by Reece Carter | 9781761066788 | Booktopia 'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.' With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended up on the rock-that-doesn't-exist. But the delivery of an unexpected message sets Corpse off on a surprising quest, searching for answers to the old and familiar questions that have filled her not-brain since the day she first woke up a ghost. Questions about her name. Questions about her family. With only her eight-legged friend Simon for company, Corpse heads into the unknown. There will be danger - cruel Witches, a silver-eyed sea monster and a cunning Merchant with a hungry grin - but Corpse is not afraid. She'll stop at nothing to uncover the truth about her past. Only some answers, it turns out, are much closer than she thinks. To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com For Julie's author services drop by Author Services – Julie Anne Grasso Books And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram:  Kidlit podcaster + Graphic Novelist + Librarian (@middle_grade_mavens_pitch_reel) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Guide to New York City by Nicki Greenberg | 9781922711748 | Booktopia Plus, Julie chats to Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett. Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast, Cross Bones by Jack Henseleit | 9781760509255 | Booktopia For more information on Jack's books head to... JACK HENSELEIT – AUTHOR / PIRATE For more information on Chris's books go to... Chris Kennett Illustration To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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, Brett: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store Maku by Meyne Wyatt | 9781760987756 | Booktopia Plus Brett Perkins stops by for an interview!!!! To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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. But at least she uses her creative powers for good! The bestselling author of The Right Way to Rock, The Power of Positive Pranking and Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire teaches students how they can pluck moments from the chaos of childhood and mould them into hilarious tales of adventure and mayhem. Book Link: We Run Tomorrow by Nat Amoore | 9781760897697 | Booktopia Nat's Website: About - Nat Amoore Children's Author and Podcast Host To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Kevin Crossley-Holland | 9781406378436 | Booktopia The Bricktionary, Brickman's ultimate LEGO A-Z by Ryan McNaught | 9781922351807 | Booktopia The Boy Who Hatched Monsters, Monster Who Wasn't 3 by T.C. Shelley | 9781526600790 | Booktopia Prometheus High 1, How to Make a Monster by Stuart Wilson | 9781761042256 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram:  Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Rainbow the Koala, Surviving the Wild : Book 1 by Remy Lai | 9781761065453 | Booktopia Remy's website: REMY LAI - Home Ming and Flo Fight for the Future , The Girls Who Changed the World by Jackie French | 9781460760208 | Booktopia Our Country, Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood | 9781760652241 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Fox Girl Spy stories, and has written historical fiction including My Australian Story: Escape from Cockatoo Island. Her website: Yvette Poshoglian Published: 1st March 2022 ISBN: 9781761043789 Number Of Pages: 288 For Ages: 9 - 11 years old This was meant to be Alice's year to shine, but things are already going wrong... At school, she's given young environmental activist Greta Thunberg as her pen pal for a fictional writing assignment. Why couldn't Alice get someone easy to write to, like a pop star? Then she's put in charge of taking the Harmony Day Food Fair online, which seems impossible, especially when she is teamed up with the most annoying boy in her school. As if she didn't have enough on her plate, Alice gets kicked out of her bedroom by her grandmother coming to stay. And no matter what Alice does, she'll never be able to live up to her infuriating big sister's achievements, right? Through her letters to Greta, Alice finds herself opening up about her life. And as Alice approaches the hard questions by wondering, 'What would Greta do?', she starts to believe that she can make a difference - a big one. Where to buy Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian | 9781761043789 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

Kate and Mandy chat with Julie Anne Grasso - children's author, mum, Middle-Grade Mavens podcaster, former paediatric nurse, current library book wrangler, Instagram reels tragic and of course Pea! Julie takes us on a whirlwind journey through the story of her fascinating life – from her ‘p-nurse' career, the births of her children, the autism diagnosis for her son ‘Boy Wizard' and using songs and stories to help him eat, and her next career as a librarian and writer! She also talks about her book review podcast Middle Grade Mavens, which is all about children's literature for primary school-aged kids – check it out. Julie also shares her story of being ‘pea-brarian' who is a strong advocate for everyone accessing the amazing offerings that all library users can use for free, from books and films, homework help, free computer and printing access, community rooms and even just a safe place to feel a part of a community. Julie also strongly encourages destigmatising a lack of interest or inability to read and expanding the options - think Instagram captions, car manuals, graphic novels, food labels, audiobooks, comic books – it's all reading. Mandy also talks about confronting her own ableism, ‘reading snobbery' and expectations about her peashoots' reading capability and interest. It's okay if reading doesn't come naturally and it's okay if you just can't. As a children's author, Julie also talks about “writing diversity into stories” and always includes characters with different abilities in her books, and also makes sure inclusive books are available in her library. They also discuss the power of special schools and again confronting ableism, expectations and accepting and embracing what is. Plus:· Check out Julie's Middle Grade Mavens podcast· Find her books on her website - www.julieannegrassobooks.com· Donate money to Special Olympics and support our athletes!· Book tickets to our forthcoming live shows via our website· Buy our book The Invisible Life Of Us · Listen to our Spotify playlist – Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas Love· Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 23– Partly cloudy, 20 degrees· Join our Facebook Hangout· Find us on YouTubeThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! Don't forget to rate and review Contact us here:Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 by R.A. Spratt | 9781761043659 | Booktopia Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief, CBCA's Notable Younger Reader's Book 2022 by Katrina Nannestad | 9780733341465 | Booktopia Big Apple Diaries by Alyssa Bermudez | 9781250774279 | Booktopia Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian | 9781761043789 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 | Booktopia Xavier in the Meantime by Kate Gordon | 9780645218091 | Booktopia Storytorch. - The Riddle of Tanglewood Manor To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 by Nancy Springer | 9781761065255 | Booktopia The Storm Keepers' Battle, The Storm Keeper Trilogy: Book 3 by Catherine Doyle | 9781526607966 | Booktopia Pony by R J Palacio | 9780141377056 | Booktopia From Stella Street to Amsterdam by Elizabeth Honey | 9781865084541 | Booktopia Julie's Picks: The Ballad of Melodie Rose by Kate Gordon | 9780702263217 | Booktopia Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim | 9781760877644 | Booktopia Seven Wherewithal Way, Book 1 by Samantha-Ellen Bound | 9781922419224 | Booktopia The Magician's Map, A Hoarder Hill Adventure by Kelly Ngai | 9781913322564 | Booktopia Shadowghast, An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery by Thomas Taylor | 9781406386301 | Booktopia We hope you have a wonderful festive season and we will be back in 2022. To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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.html https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-incredible-talking-machine-jenni-spangler/book/9781471190391.html Graphic Novels Julie mentioned: This was our pact https://www.booktopia.com.au/this-was-our-pact-ryan-andrews/book/9781626720534.html Another kind https://www.booktopia.com.au/another-kind-trevor-bream/book/9780063043534.html The sleepover https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-sleepover-michael-regina/book/9780593117361.html Poison for breakfast https://www.booktopia.com.au/poison-for-breakfast-lemony-snicket/book/9780861542611.html Links to Storytorch: Storytorch. - About Us Links to GenreCon GenreCon 2022 And don't forget to drop by our Instagram page for this episode  (100) to request your discount code for GenreCon To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram:  Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 by Favel Parrett | 9780734420633 | Booktopia Where to find Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, Enola Holmes: Book 7 by Nancy Springer | 9781761065255 | Booktopia Where to find Angela Buckingham – FiveMile Plus Favel and Angela stop by for an interview... Favel's Website: Favel Parrett – Author Angela's Website: Hello — Buckingham (angela-buckingham.com) Nancy's Website: Nancy Springer | Legendary Fantasy Writer To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To follow us on Instagram: Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Treehouse." Links and Websites: The What on Earth Institute of Wonder by Lisa Nicol | 9781761041556 | Booktopia Lisa's Website: Lisa Nicol – Children's author My Brother Ben by Peter Carnavas | 9780702263330 | Booktopia Peter's Website: Books – Peter Carnavas The Magic of Magnolia Moon, Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt | 9781760652722 | Booktopia Edwina's Website: Home : Edwina Wyatt Shadowghast, An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery by Thomas Taylor | 9781406386301 | Booktopia Thomas's Website: Blog - Thomas Taylor - Author / IllustratorThomas Taylor — Author / Illustrator | Thomas Taylor writing about his books. The 143-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths | 9781760786236 | Booktopia Andy's Website: About | Andy Griffiths To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com  Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com  And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net  Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 never wants to go home. She likes to sit at the waterhole at dusk and remember Mika, her best friend. At home her mother's not the same since her boyfriend moved in. They don't laugh anymore and Pip has to go to bed early, turn off her light and pretend she doesn't exist. When she finds a half-dead creature at the waterhole, everything changes. She knows she has to save this small dragon and return it to where it comes from. But how? About: Seven Wherewithal Way: Ferdinand fell out of the sky on the hottest day of the year, while Celeste and Esmerelda Barden were on the front porch eating ice-cream. Celeste is having the worst summer ever. Her parents are off on an adventure and she's stuck at Gran's house with her annoying little sister, Esme, and strict instructions to be responsible. Or, as Esme says, boring. So when their eccentric cousin Ferd crash-lands a flying bus in the yard, what choice does Celeste have but to follow Ferd back home to Seven Wherewithal Way? Wherewithal - Ferd's house, and the gateway to the many Realms unreachable from Earth - is bursting with magic and mystery and otherworldly creatures. It's Celeste's favourite place in any world. But when something tries to break in through the portal in the pantry - the door to the mystical Realm of Forests - Celeste learns that both Wherewithal and her beloved cousin are under threat. If Celeste wants to save her cousin, their home, its inhabitants and possibly even all the Realms, she is going to have to find her adventurous side. Fast. Where to buy: Seven Wherewithal Way, Bk 1 by Samantha-Ellen Bound | 9781922419224 | Booktopia Dragon Skin by Karen Foxlee | 9781760526108 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com  Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com  And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net  Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 | Booktopia The Wolf's Howl, A Maven & Reeve Mystery Book 2 by A.L. Tait | 9781761041792 | Booktopia Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment | 9781760526238 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com  Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com  And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net  Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Early Childhood by Anna McGregor and "Your Birthday Was the Best!" by Maggie Hutchings and Felicita Sala Books Pamela reviews: Hamnet, Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020 by Maggie O'Farrell The Song of Lewis Carmichael by Sofie Laguna and Marc McBride https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWOjB5 Anemone Is Not The Enemy https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWOZGn Your Birthday Was The Best by Maggie Hutchings and Felicita Sala https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LPZYkV Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qn2Gdb Available: 31st August 2021 ISBN: 9781760878573 Number Of Pages: 192 For Ages: 8+ years old Matthew stood on the snowy peak and stared out at the world spread before him. Every picture in his books had been limited by the size of the page, contained within frames. Here, there was no frame. Here, the picture didn't end. Beyond those icy plains, the sea, and beyond the sea, a land that floated on the ice, drifting northwards. Matthew put the binoculars to his eyes and saw valleys and cliffs and rivers all made of snow. Everywhere was white. Matthew has dreamed and read and thought about the North Pole for as long as he can remember. And he has done it secretly. It is a place that cannot be tarnished by the world in which he lives - a world in which he struggles to find answers and make friends, while everything seems to come easily to other children. But one day, a crow called Lewis Carmichael lands at Matthew's window - a crow who believes in Matthew in the most simple and ordinary ways. Soon, the unexpected voyage of a lifetime begins, and it will change everything… To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 picture books she finds on her library shelf. Julie Grasso (@redwritingelf_on_libraryshelf) • Instagram photos and videos Plus, hop on over to the Hobsons Bay Libraries Youtube to see what Julie's Children's and Youth team have been up to in lockdown. https://youtu.be/hd0jXNIe9UA Buy the books we chatted about ( Nb. Affiliate links) Dragon Girls 1 by Maddy Mara https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QO6xgY Dragon Girls 2 by Maddy Mara https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BX2YQ4 The Boy Who Stepped Through Time by Anna Ciddor https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DVkMrq It's Owl Good: The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea by Renee Treml https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWOjga Squeals on Wheels: The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea by Renee Treml https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/15WKxD Tish by Edwina Wyatt https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AoEYDD Plus Julie interviews Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger, Aka Maddy Mara about their new collaborative series, Dragon Girls. To learn more about Kidlitvic head on over to KidLitVic To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 head, like Henny Penny's acorn or Isaac Newton's apple, but that is simply untrue. Samone is now a pre-service early learning and primary school teacher and will one day be teaching middle grade as well as writing it! About the book: The Good Times of Pelican Rise: Save the Joey's UGH! After-school care, again? It's official: they've finally reached grade six, and Sunday Moon and her besties Ockie, Kirra and Lottie are Legends of the School! But no matter how legendary they are, as soon as the end of day bell rings they are MAROONED in after-school care at Club Koala. Day in, day out, with only the karaoke-loving grade twos and nit-infested preppies for company. After the worst summer of bushfires ever, Sunday is determined to ditch the headstand competitions and use her time at Club Koala to make a difference. Sunday's parents might say NO! to getting a pet, but that won't stop Sunday from saving as many joeys as she can - with the help of her friends, a radio station, a whole bunch of wool from the op shop, and a LOT of animal memes. Welcome to The Good Times of Pelican Rise ... a fun series that explores growing up, getting involved, hanging out with besties and using your voice to Be the Change. The Good Times of Pelican Rise Save the Joeys By: Samone Amba, Illustrated by Lucy Zhang Publisher: Affirm Press Available: 27th July 2021 ISBN: 9781922419217 Number Of Pages: 300 Link to Buy The Good Times of Pelican Rise, Save the Joeys by Samone Amba | 9781922419217 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 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, Annabel has a broad, in-house knowledge of publishing and loves to represent Australian writers and artists into both local and international markets. Annabel is interested in writing and illustration that showcases the depth of the Australian experience. We represent a talented list of writers and artists from Australia, selling rights worldwide. We also represent rights on a book-by-book basis on behalf of a number of Australian independent children's publishers. Our clients include Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, Affirm Press, Thames and Hudson Australia, Jacinta Di Mase Agency and others. Annabel will be open to submission in July 2021 so please check her website for details... Submissions — Annabel Barker Agency About Sally Kim: Sally Kim is a children's book publishing consultant based in San Francisco. She was previously marketing director for Chronicle Books and has extensive experience publishing award-winning authors and bestselling series. To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Girls By: Emily Gale, Nova Weetman Published: 4th May 2021 Publisher: Text Publishing ISBN: 9781922330451 Ages 10+ Author Website: About - Nat Amoore Children's Author and Podcast Host The Right Way to Rock By: Nat Amoore Available: 1st June 2021 Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 9781760897703 For Ages: 9 - 11 years old Nat's new podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/project-ari/playlists/project-ari To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Instagram Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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, Annabel has a broad, in-house knowledge of publishing and loves to represent Australian writers and artists into both local and international markets. Annabel is interested in writing and illustration that showcases the depth of the Australian experience. We represent a talented list of writers and artists from Australia, selling rights worldwide. We also represent rights on a book-by-book basis on behalf of a number of Australian independent children's publishers. Our clients include Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, Affirm Press, Thames and Hudson Australia, Jacinta Di Mase Agency and others. Annabel will be open to submission in July 2021 so please check her website for details... Submissions — Annabel Barker Agency Book Annabel mentioned: This Small Blue Dot by Zeno Sworder | 9781760761110 | Booktopia Howl by Kat Patrick | 9781925849806 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 - 12 years old Author Website: https://kategordon.com.au The Ballad of Melodie Rose By: Kate Gordon Available: 1st June 2021 Publisher: University of Queensland Books ISBN: 9780702263217 Ages: 8-12 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Stars By: Shirley Marr Published: 4th May 2021 Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781760899547 Number Of Pages: 288 For Ages: 9+ years old Middle Grade Book Spotlight: book links below The Watcher's Test : DeadEndia, Deadendia by Hamish Steele | 9781910620472 | Booktopia   10+ DeadEndia, The Broken Halo by Hamish Steele | 9781910620625 | Booktopia  10+ Target Practice (Cleopatra in Space #1), 1, Cleopatra in Space by Mike Maihack | 9780545528436 | Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mystery-of-the-moon-tower-francesco-sedita/book/9780425291870.html To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Small Castle is home to Butter O'Bryan, his father, three aunts, friends Gil, Olive and Tish, and their dog, Woofer. But now there's also a monster at the castle! When glamorous film actress Delilah Divine vanishes in the middle of filming on Howlers Beach, the police suspect her co-star, the war-hero actor behind the movie's villainous monster ... But soon even more strange disappearances leave the police baffled. It's up to Butter to solve the mystery of the vanishing film star, but can he crack it before it's too late? Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle Published: 7th April 2021 ISBN: 9781460757734 Number Of Pages: 272 For Ages: 10+ years old Jackie's website: Home | jackie-french (jackiefrench.com) About Emily's book: Buttons three, attend to me! Take me where I want to be! No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising 'Cabins for Rent' was almost hidden by a pile of builder's rubble, but Eliza Vanda didn't seem at all put out by the mess. 'This is a nice little pocket,' she said. 'It should suit us very well.' Life hasn't been much fun for Milly Dynes lately. There seem to be problems everywhere she looks. She's always loved her home in Tidgy Bay, but at the moment she wishes she was somewhere -anywhere - else. Then Eliza Vanda turns up-and magic comes with her ... Want this at your local library, here's what you need? Title: Eliza Vanda's Button Box Available: 5th May 2021 ISBN: 9781460759608 Number Of Pages: 288 For Ages: 8+ years old To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Date: 5th May 2021 ISBN: 9781460759608 BOOK Author Links: Chicken House Books - The Magician's Map Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish Title: The Magicians Map Format: Book Publisher: Chicken House Date: 1 June 2021 ISBN: 9781913322564 To purchase Madeline and Lyla's book, "Planet Alterra," head to planetalterra.carrd.co To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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- powerful sorceress Morrigan has been raised from the dead and has sealed off the island from all help. Fionn is the only thing that stands between her and a dark future. He's got to find a way to defeat her. But there are some terrible choices in store for Fionn as the dark sorcerer begins to take his nearest and dearest for her own. With only two candles left to burn, will Fionn master his powers in time to stop her? Author Links: Home | catherinedoylebooks Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Catherine Doyle Title: The Storm Keepers Battle Format: Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 30 March 2021 ISBN: 9781526607966 About Belinda's Book: The Golden Tower: In her wildest dreams, Sophie never thought she might be kidnapped by a cat and taken to a world of flying horses and wonder – but also magic, mystery and danger! Transported to the land of Tuscia, Sophie accidentally saves the daughter of a wealthy family and is swept along on their journey to the Golden Tower. Now she is the only one standing between sisters Isabella and Bia and the terrible fate their stepmother has planned. Sophie doesn’t think she is brave enough, but with the help of a talking cat, a stableboy and some very tiny mischief-makers, she might be able to save the day. Author Links: Home · Belinda Murrell Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Belinda Murrell Title: The Golden Tower Format: Book Publisher: Puffin Date: 2 March 2021 ISBN: 9781760897093 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 | catherinedoylebooks Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Catherine Doyle Title: The Storm Keepers' Battle Format: Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 30 March 2021 ISBN: 9781526607966 Author Links: Home · Belinda Murrell Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Belinda Murrell Title: The Golden Tower Format: Book Publisher: Puffin Date: 2 March 2021 ISBN: 9781760897093 Author Links: Home | jackie-french Want this at your local library? Here's what you will need! Author: Jackie French Title: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Date: April 7, 2021 ISBN: 9781460757734 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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, Bert and Teddy, in a hotel run by their grandparents. It is one of Sydney's grand old buildings, rich in history ... and in secrets. When a rose-gold locket, once thought lost, is uncovered, it sends Louie and her brothers spinning back in time. Back to a world at war: Budapest in the winter of 1944, where their grandparents are hiding secrets of their own ... From bestselling author Susanne Gervay comes a heart-racing timeslip story inspired by her own family's escape from Budapest during the Holocaust. Author website: Susanne Gervay (sgervay.com) About Kate's book: Paws: At home, Alex's best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. But that is harder than he ever expected. A touching story about learning that friendship isn't one size fits all and is often found where you least expect it. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex and, as an autistic person, change can be terrifying. With the first day of high school only a couple of months away, Alex is sure that having a friend by his side will help. So, he's devised a plan - impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin. This should be a walk in the park . . . right? Author website: kate foster, children's AUTHOR! - Home (kfosterbooks.com) Kate's Middle Grade Book recommendations: Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick | 9781913102203 | Booktopia Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters by Jordan Kopy Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters, Theodora Hendrix by Jordan Kopy | 9781406392616 | Booktopia The Switching Hour by Damaris Young The Switching Hour by Damaris Young | 9781407195049 | Booktopia To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Underground Author: Susanne Gervay Publisher: Harper Collins Available: 7th April 2021 ISBN: 9781460758335 Number Of Pages: 240 For Ages: 9+ years old Author Links: Home - H Hayek Want this book at your local library, here's what you will need? Title: Huda and Me Author: H. Hayek Publisher: Allen and Unwin Available: 30th March 2021 ISBN: 9781760526023 Number Of Pages: 208 For Ages: 9 - 13 years old Author Links: kate foster, children's AUTHOR! - Home (kfosterbooks.com) Want this book at your local library, here's what you will need? Title: Paws Author: Kate Foster Publisher: Walker Books Australia Available: 7th April 2021 ISBN: 9781760652661 Number Of Pages: 240 For Ages: 9 - 13 years old To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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. 'Lucky duck! Fantastic opportunity!' That's what everyone in Stella Street said. 'Oh boy, chance of a lifetime.' But during the long flight to Amsterdam, Willa reveals to Henni the real reason for her journey: a terrible family secret stretching back to the Second World War. As Henni makes friends with more and more of Willa's relatives, she must decide if they should know the truth. And is that the only mystery? A triumphant return to the wonderful, warm and witty world of Stella Street by the much-loved author Elizabeth Honey. Author Bio: Elizabeth Honey grew up on a farm, went to Swinburne art school, had adventures abroad and a variety of jobs before becoming an illustrator, then also a writer, for children. She lives in Richmond, Melbourne in a house of books: picture books, poetry, art (Matisse particularly) and weird books. Fortunately, her retired graphic designer husband is also a bibliophile. They have two grown-up children and a granddaughter in Amsterdam. All her life Elizabeth has zoomed around on her bike - not a lycra rider, just a charging-round-the-place rider - and that vibrant bike city in the Netherlands has become an inspiration. She's also passionate about streets for people not cars, public parkland and place-making, and an abiding passion is habitat for wildlife, for the survival of our unique animals. Want this at your local library, here's what you will need. Title: From Stella Street to Amsterdam Author: Elizabeth Honey ISBN: 9781865084541 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Children's Date: September 2020 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 - Home Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Elizabeth Honey Title: From Stella Street to Amsterdam Format: Book Publisher: Murdock Books Date: Feb 2021 ISBN: 9781911631972 Author Links: Michelle Kadarusman | UQP Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Michelle Kadarusman Title: Girl of The Southern Sea Format: Book Publisher: University of Queensland Press Date: 2 February 2021 ISBN: 9780702262937 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 of horses and a new young friend find a way to change their destinies? Another wonderfully engaging historical middle fiction adventure from the author of Dragonfly Song and Nim's Island. If she had stayed to load the kiln as she should have, she'd never have seen the ship. Mama said the ship still would have been there, so everything had to happen the way it did. But that's not true. Clio saw it, and the world changed. When a raiders' ship appears off the coast, the goddess demands an unthinkable price to save the town - and Clio's grandmother creates a sacred statue to save Clio's life. But Clio is torn between the demands of guarding the statue and caring for her beloved horses. Disabled in an accident, she must try to put aside her own grief at no longer being able to ride - and in the process, save a friend's life and stop a war. Rippling with emotion and drama, war and resistance, fear and determination, this novel is a brilliant companion to the highly acclaimed Dragonfly Song and Swallow's Dance. Website: Home · Wendy Orr About Mikki and Kelly's Book: Magical, spooky and mysterious: welcome to the House on Hoarder Hill ... When Hedy and Spencer start receiving messages on dusty picture frames, Christmas at their grandfather's spooky house turns into a mission to solve the mystery of their grandmother's disappearance. What is their magician grandfather not telling them? With the help of a (talking) mounted stag head, an (also talking) bear rug, and other (currently) disembodied spirits, and against the resistance of gargoyles and ravens, Hedy and Spencer set out to find the truth. Website: Chicken House Books - House on Hoarder Hill To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 2021 ISBN: 9781760524913 Author Links: Chicken House Books - House on Hoarder Hill Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Authors: Mikki Lish and Kelly Ngai Title: The House On Hoarder Hill Format: Book Publisher: Chicken House Books Date: 1 June 2020 ISBN: 9781912626212 Youtube House On Hoarder Hill Trailer https://youtu.be/thW2Md9s6Ks To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Jones About Jacqui's book: A mental wellness toolkit for tweens If life is a journey, then this book is an unmissable stop along the way. The Greatfulness Guide is a practical and interactive resource that sets the foundations for strong mental health and positive, resilient thinking. This entertaining guidebook provides a map that teaches children step-by-step how to use their minds to care for themselves in times of stress or worry, and to truly flourish. Packed with fun, engaging activities and real-life examples from Novak Djokovic, Mel Robbins, Andy McCann, Isaiah Dawe and many others, The Greatfulness Guide teaches young people HOW to think, not WHAT to think, giving them the power, the self-belief, and the tools to bounce back from life's challenges. Based on the Greatfulness wellbeing program which has been taught to thousands of school children aged 8-13 and endorsed by education standard authorities, this book is an essential read for every child before they hit their teenage years. About the author:  Jacqui Jones has over 20 years' experience in the field of education & social work with qualifications in social work, positive psychology and as a meditation teacher. Jacqui is also the Founder of the Greatfulness wellbeing program and has inspired thousands of students through her work and ongoing commitment to empowering our younger generations. Jacqui has also delivered transformational learning for teachers, parents and organisations such as TAFE NSW, NSW Police Force (PCYC) and NSW Government teams. She is a visiting facilitator at the University of Sydney's Centre for Continuing Education where she teaches 'Mindfulness for Busy Lives'. She is an in-demand guest speaker for wellness providers, mental health events and teachers conferences and her work has been featured in the media including The Sydney Morning Herald and Channel 7's, The Daily Edition. Jacqui truly believes in the revolutionary power of meditation and credits this tool for helping her overcome major depression. She is living proof that meditation works and feels driven to share this tool with others to also enable them to live from a place of authenticity and joy. Title: The Greatfulness Guide Author: Jacqui Jones ISBN:9781922351319 Publisher: Murdoch Books Date: January 2021 Ages: 8-13 Book links: The Greatfulness Guide - Jacqui Jones - 9781922351319 - Murdoch books To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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, 2021, cover by Julia Murray. About Nicki's Book: The Detectives Guide To Ocean Travel For as long as she can remember, Pepper Stark has wanted one thing: to join her father, the Captain, aboard the magnificent RMS Aquitania on a voyage to New York. She has never been allowed to set foot on her father’s ship – until now. From the decadent food to the star-studded passenger list, travelling First Class on Aquitania is every bit as glamorous as Pepper had imagined. And most dazzling of all is American stage sensation Perdita West, wearing the world-famous Saffron Diamond around her neck. When the priceless jewel disappears mid-voyage, Pepper unexpectedly finds herself entangled in the crime. With the Captain’s reputation at stake, Pepper and her new friends set out to solve the mystery. But finding a missing diamond isn’t so easy on Aquitania, where everyone has something to hide Author Links: NICKI GREENBERG Illustrator Links: Sylvia Morris – illustration + science communication About Amie and Ryan's book: The World Between Blinks Discover a magical world where lost things are found ... Whenever cousins Jake and Marisol get together, adventure follows. They have their late Nana to thank for that. Her epic trips and treasure hunts were the stuff of family legend. This summer, with the whole family reuniting for one last vacation at Nana's home, the cousins are in for a legendary trip of their own. Following a map Nana left behind, Jake and Marisol sneak out to a nearby lighthouse - then accidentally slip into another world ... The World Between Blinks is a magical place, where all kinds of lost things (and people!) end up. Everywhere they turn, the cousins find real mysteries from history - plus a few they thought were only myths. But the man who holds the key to Jake and Marisol's journey home doesn't want to be found ... and if the cousins don't catch him fast, they could end up lost in this world forever. Author Links: amiekaufman.com Amie's Podcast link: Amie Kaufman on Writing: A Podcast Illustrator Links: Julia Murray - Illustrator + Designer (jumurray.com) To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 GREENBERG Illustrator Links: Sylvia Morris – illustration + science communication Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author:  Nikki Greenberg Illustrator: Sylvia Morris Title: The Detectives Guide To Ocean Travel Format: Book Publisher:  Affirm Date: 23 Feb 2021 ISBN:  9781922400673 Author Links: amiekaufman.com Ryan Graudin Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author:  Amie Kaufman, Ryan Graudin Title: The World Between Blinks Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Australia  Date: 11 Feb 2021 ISBN: 9781460757628 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Daughter Wen Zhou is determined to create a future for herself that is more satisfying than the life her parents expect her to lead. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Tiger Daughter is a wonderfully compelling and authentic Own Voices novel about growing up Asian in Australia. What I feel most days is that nothing is ever going to change. That my life won't even start, and that I'll be stuck like this forever. Wen Zhou is the daughter and only child of Chinese immigrants whose move to the lucky country has proven to be not so lucky. Wen and her friend, Henry Xiao - whose mum and dad are also struggling immigrants - both dream of escape from their unhappy circumstances, and form a plan to sit an entrance exam to a selective high school far from home. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wen's resilience and resourcefulness to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. ISBN: 9781760877644 Publisher: Allen and Unwin  Publication Date: February 2021 Page Extent: 224 Format: Paperback - B format Age: 11 - 14 Author Interview: Katrina Nannestad About Katrina's book: We Are Wolves Sometimes it's good to be wild. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of the war, the Wolf family must flee. Liesl, Otto and their baby sister Mia find themselves lost and alone, in a blizzard, in the middle of a war zone. Liesl has promised Mama that she will keep her brother and sister safe. But sometimes, to survive, you have to do bad things. Dangerous things. Wild things. Sometimes to survive, you must become a wolf. Bestselling author Katrina Nannestad returns with her most masterful novel yet - a book to crack open your heart, a book to light you up inside, a book to love. Published: 29th October 2020 ISBN: 9780733340888 Number Of Pages: 320 For Ages: 10+ years old To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/middlegrademavens/message

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 Wolves Format: Book Publisher: ABC Books Date: 29 October 2020 ISBN: 9780733340888 Author links: Tiger Daughter - Rebecca Lim - 9781760877644 - Allen & Unwin - Australia (allenandunwin.com) Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Rebecca Lim Title: Tiger Daughter Format: Book Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: 2 February 2021 ISBN: 9781760877644 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens

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 been a bookworm since birth and loves the classics, crime fiction, contemporary fiction, kid lit and everything in between. Don’t even get her started on her love for Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray! Dani is happiest reading a book underneath a blanket with a cup of tea and a lot of dark chocolate. With a love for the creative, she has also been a back up singer/ dancer for the award winning Australian Tina Turner Show, as well as the lead singer for a few original bands. The only place you’ll find her singing now is in the shower or the rare occasion she’s in the kitchen burning something. Dani is a passionate advocate for an empathic and just society, and believes that books have the power to change the world. We chat about all things books, authoring, interviewing, podcasting and so much more.... To learn more about Words and Nerds Podcast, head on over to Home | wordsandnerds We will return to our regular reviews and interview, February 4 2021, so stay tuned... To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens