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MG Book Review: Charlie Hernandez & the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo

Stories that feature a child main character that is suddenly transported to a world that forces him to overcome overwhelming odds to save the world/family/friends are very common (heck, I even wrote one). What sets certain books apart from the masses are dynamic characters and/or amazing world building. Ryan Calejo's contribution to this genre, Charlie Hernandez & the League of Shadows, delivers on both. Calejo's pacing of his debut novel is perfectly balanced to provide the reader [...]

By |2018-10-16T11:40:04-04:00October 16th, 2018|Book Review|0 Comments
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The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Julie Jeung

Yesterday, we celebrated the launch of Julie Leung's third book MICE OF THE ROUND TABLE: MERLIN"S LAST QUEST. Today, we are lucky enough to bring you our Q&A with Julie. Middle Grade Mafia: Your take on this type of story is so fun. What was your inspiration for the series? Julie Leung: Growing up, I was obsessed with the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. I checked out every book from the library and dove headfirst into a [...]

By |2018-10-02T16:14:09-04:00October 3rd, 2018|Author Interview|0 Comments
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MG Book Launch: Mice of the Round Table: Merlin’s Last Quest by Julie Leung

About the Book: The thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy series that Booklist called “a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques’ Redwall series.” Young mouse Calib Christopher is finally a squire to the Knights of the Round Table. But there is no time to celebrate. His best friend, Cecily, and Merlin’s magical treasure are in the clutches of the evil Saxons. Now Calib and his human companion Galahad must venture into enemy [...]

By |2018-10-16T11:39:08-04:00October 2nd, 2018|Book Launch|0 Comments
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MG Book Review: Stu Truly by Dan Richards

Stu Truly's life had been going on like it always had - hanging with his best friend Ben, eating left over pork chops for lunch at school, and always (pretty much) telling the truth.. That all changed when new girl, Becca, came to their school. Suddenly, he had sweaty palms, stumbled over his words, and proclaimed to be a vegetarian. Dan Richards's STU TRULY tells a story of an awkward time in life where boys [...]

By |2018-08-22T16:26:31-04:00August 24th, 2018|Book Review|3 Comments
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MG Cover Reveal: Watch Hollow by Greg Funaro

The Mysterious Benedict Society meets The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place in this gothic-tinged, jacketed middle grade fantasy by New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro. In a world where magic exists, Lucy and Oliver Tinker will need to rely on their wits and each other if they want to survive. Deep within an enchanted woods in the tiny town of Watch Hollow sits the once-grand Blackford House. But make no mistake, Blackford House is no ordinary home. In its [...]

By |2018-08-03T12:49:49-04:00August 3rd, 2018|Cover Reveal|1 Comment
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MG Cover Reveal: Little Apocalypse by Katie Sparrow

The Middle Grade Mafia loves being a part of author's good news. One of the best feelings is seeing the cover of your book for the first time. Today, we share with you a book by Katie Sparrow, Little Apocalypse (HarperCollins January 2019). Put this one on your list! About the Book:  Celia's life has been lonely since her family moved to a new city full of strangers. All she wants is a friend. Maybe the sad-looking [...]

By |2018-06-26T17:04:07-04:00June 26th, 2018|Cover Reveal|1 Comment
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MG Cover Reveal: The Fang of Bonfire Crossing by Brad McLelland and Louis Sylvester

A few months ago, the Middle Grade Mafia introduced you to Legends of Lost Causes by Brad McLelland and Louis Sylvester. Today we are happy to be a part of the cover reveal for their sequel - The Fang of Bonfire Crossing. The book is hitting the shelves on February 19, 2019. About the Book The Brotherband Chronicles meets the Wild West in this rip-roaring middle-grade adventure series filled with dark magic, scrappy heroes, and diabolical villains. [...]

By |2018-06-12T14:31:05-04:00June 15th, 2018|Cover Reveal|0 Comments
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Agent Query: Ten Questions with Stacey Graham of Red Sofa Literary

Guest Post by: Dana Edwards Thank you, Middle Grade Mafia, for allowing me to guest blog today! I’m thrilled to interview my agent, Stacey Graham. Stacey’s an agent at Red Sofa Literary and a published author. She’s also a ghostwriter, screenwriter, and a freelance editor! She’s super busy, but she made some time for us today. So sit back on your comfy couch, rocker recliner, or aluminum lawn chair and check out some of Stacey’s musings on [...]

By |2018-05-04T14:52:34-04:00May 10th, 2018|Agent Interview|0 Comments
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Mafia 4-1-1: An Interview with Author A.M. Morgen

Tomorrow, May 8, is the official launch of Inventors at No. 8 A.M. Morgen. To help celebrate the big day, the Mafia was lucky enough to have A.M. answer a few question as part of our 4-1-1 series. Enjoy this today, tomorrow you should buy the book! Middle Grade Mafia:  Where do you find the inspiration for your stories? A.M. Morgen: Because I mostly write historical fiction and historical fantasy, I find my inspiration in real people [...]

By |2020-04-09T21:46:14-04:00May 7th, 2018|Author Interview|1 Comment
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MG Book Launch: The Inventors at No. 8 by A.M. Morgen

INVENTORS Summary: About the Book: Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London. Why is George so unlucky? First, he's an orphan. Second, unless he sells everything, he's about to lose his house. So when his family's last heirloom, a priceless map to the Star of Victory (a unique gem said to bring its owner success in any battle) is stolen by a nefarious group of criminals, George knows that there [...]

By |2018-05-04T14:28:36-04:00May 7th, 2018|Book Launch|0 Comments
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