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Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!!
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...
2024-06-26
20 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 112: Christmas 2022 and our top reads for the year 2022!
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 J...
2022-12-19
17 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 111: Interview with Kate Temple: Author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat."
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...
2022-10-11
19 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 110: Mini Revies + Interview with Reece Carter: author of "A girl called Corpse."
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 treas...
2022-10-04
37 min
Middle Grade Mavens
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
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... JAC...
2022-08-18
56 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 108 / When Granny came to stay/ Maku / Brett Perkins, author of The Prison for the Magically Cursed review and interview
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 o...
2022-05-17
44 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 107 : Interview with Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow
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 fro...
2022-05-02
28 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 106 : Arthur The Always King / Prometheus High / The Brictionary / The Boy Who Hatched Monsters / Stuart Wilson
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 M...
2022-04-25
44 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 105: Star the elephant / Rainbow the Koala / Our Country / Ming and Flo / Interview with Remy Lai
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
2022-04-11
30 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 104: Interview with Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta."
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...
2022-03-24
34 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 103: Friday Barnes 10: Undercover / Big Apple Diaries / Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief / Dear Greta / Alyssa Bermudez
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
2022-03-16
44 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 102: Pow Pow Pig 2 / Mermaid Tales / Xavier In The Meantime/ The Riddle of Tanglewood Manor
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 h...
2022-02-08
21 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 101: Mavens top 11 for 2021: Listen to find out!
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
2021-12-13
16 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 100: Pony/ The Incredible Talking Machine / Interview with Craig Cauchi of Genrecon / Interview with Sam Rutter, Publisher at Storytorch
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...
2021-12-02
1h 30
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 99: Wandi / Enola Holmes / Powerful Princesses / Courageous Queens / Interview Favel Parret / Interview Angela Buckingham
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...
2021-11-02
1h 27
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 98: The What On Earth Institute of Wonder / My Brother Ben / The Magic of Magnolia Moon / Shadowghast / Andy Griffiths Interview
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 | Book...
2021-10-18
1h 00
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 97: Dragon Skin / Seven Wherewithal Way / Karen Foxlee Interview / Samantha-Ellen Bound interview
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 l...
2021-09-27
1h 18
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 96: Night Ride Into Danger / The Wolf's Howl / Treasure in the Lake / Interview with Jason Pamment
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 onl...
2021-09-14
46 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 95: The Song Of Lewis Carmichael / Sophie Laguna and Marc McBride Interview
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 Lagu...
2021-08-30
43 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 94: The Boy Who Stepped Through time / Interview with Maddy Mara of Dragon Girls
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 hav...
2021-08-17
1h 04
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 93: Interview with Samone Amba: Author of The Good Times of Pelican Rise
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...
2021-07-25
24 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 91: Elsewhere Girls / The Right Way To Rock/ Interview Emily Gale and Nova Weetman / Interview Nat Amoore
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...
2021-06-16
1h 20
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 90: Interview Annabel Barker of Annabel Barker Agency
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 r...
2021-06-07
25 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 89: Pawcasso / The Ballad of Melodie Rose / Interview with Remy Lai
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: 1s...
2021-06-02
41 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 88: Interview with Shirley Marr, author of A Glasshouse of Stars
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 to Meixing and not in a good way, including the house she has dubbed Big Scary. She is embarrassed by the second-hand shoes given to her by the kind neighbours, has trouble understanding the language at school, and...
2021-05-28
39 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 87: A Glasshouse of Stars / Middle Grade Graphic Novel Spotlight
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...
2021-05-12
24 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 86: Interview: Jackie French / Interview: Emily Rodda
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...
2021-05-03
1h 30
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 85: Eliza Vanda's Button Box / The Magicians Map / Planet Alterra
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...
2021-04-29
20 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 84: Interview with Catherine Doyle / Interview with Belinda Murrell
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...
2021-04-21
1h 13
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 83: Storm Keepers' Battle / The Golden Tower / The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle
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 libr...
2021-04-14
28 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 82: Interview with Susanne Gervay / Interview with Kate Foster
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...
2021-04-07
1h 06
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 81: Heroes of the Secret Underground / Huda and Me / Paws / Interview with H. Hayek
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...
2021-03-31
47 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 80: Interview: Elizabeth Honey: Author of From Stella Street to Amsterdam
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...
2021-03-24
34 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 79: From Stella Street To Amsterdam / Girl Of The Southern Sea
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...
2021-03-17
18 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 78: Wend Orr interview / Kelly Ngai and Mikki Lish interview
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...
2021-03-10
1h 07
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 77: Cuckoo's Flight / The House on Hoarder Hill
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...
2021-03-03
18 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 76: Interview Jacqui Jones: Author of The Greatfulness Guide
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...
2021-02-27
19 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 75: Interview Nicki Greenberg / Interview Amie Kaufman
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. S...
2021-02-25
1h 10
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 74: The Detective's Guide to Ocean Travel / The World Between Blinks
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...
2021-02-17
22 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 73: Rebecca Lim interview: Author of Tiger Daughter / Katrina Nannestad Interview: Author of We Are Wolves
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...
2021-02-10
54 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 72: Mavens return 2021 / We are Wolves / Tiger Daughter
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) W...
2021-02-04
22 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 70: Top 20 for 2020 / The Odds / The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviroteens / Kate O'Donnell /Matt Stanton interview
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 your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Matt Stanton Title: The Odds Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Date: October 2020 ISBN: 9780733340635
2020-12-10
1h 19
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 69 reload: The Witch's Boy / Zoe, Max And The Bicycle Bus / Steven Herrick
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 Barnhill Title: The Witch's Boy Format: Book Publisher: Bonnier Date: 1 September 2020 ISBN:9781848129351 Author links: index (stevenherrick.com.au) Want this at your...
2020-11-26
43 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 68 : The Werewolves Who Weren't /Fly On The Wall / Pierre's Not There / School Rules Are Optional / T.C Shelley / Ursula Dubosarsky
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 by Ursula Dubosarsky: https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/tales-of-all-kinds?fbclid=IwAR1ehED7KC-_jPFfq5KRKhGCnadtmX5HrjpIe39ijYxrIhyfSlDMdm0CnsM https://australiareads.org.au/ Author links: https://www.bloomsbury.com/author/t-c-shelley/ Illustrator links: http://www.claire-powell.com/ Want this at your l...
2020-11-11
2h 00
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 67: The Boy, The Wolf And The Stars / This One Is Ours / Shivaun Plozza / Kate O'Donnell
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Boy, The Wolf And The Stars," By Shivaun Plozza, Illustrated by Julia Iredale, and Julie reviews, "This One Is Ours," by Kate O'Donnell, Illustrated by Astred Hicks, plus Shivaun and Kate stop into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: https://www.shivaunplozza.com/ Illustrator links: http://www.juliairedale.com/book-covers-1 Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Shivaun Plozza Illustrator: Title: The Boy, The Wolf and the...
2020-10-28
1h 08
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 66: The Grandest Bookshop In the World / How To Write the Soundtrack To your Life / Never and Forever/ Amelia Mellor / Lian Tanner
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Grandest Bookshop In The World," by Amelia Mellor, Illustrated by Sylvia Morris, and "The Wizards of Once book 4: Never and Forever." Julie reviews, "How To Write the Soundtrack To Your Life," by Fiona Hardy, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft. Plus, Amelia Mellor and Lian Tanner stop into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: https://liantanner.com.au/for-teachers/ Author links: https://ameliamellorsfantasticnarratograph.wordpress.com/about/ Illustrator links: https://sylviamorris.com.au/ Want this at your local library, here's w...
2020-10-14
1h 32
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 65: The Wild Way Home / Hollowpox / A Clue For Clara / Egg and Spoon / Renee Treml / Jessica Townsend
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Wild Way Home," by Sophie Kirtley and "Hollowpox," by Jessica Townsend and Julie reviews, "A Clue For Clara," by Lian Tanner, Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini and "Egg and Spoon," by Alexandra Tylee, illustrated by Giselle Clarkson. Plus Renee Treml and Jessica Townsend stop in to the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: https://www.sophiekirtley.com/ Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Sophie Kirtley Illustrator: Title: The Wild Way Home ...
2020-09-30
1h 49
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 64: The Silver Arrow / Rebel Gods / The Heartsong of Wonder Quin/ Will Kostakis / Kate Gordon
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Silver Arrow," by Lev Grossman as well as "Rebel Gods," by Will Kostakis, and Julie reviews, "The Heartsong of Wonder Quin," by Kate Gordon, Illustrated by Rachel Tribout. Plus Will and Kate stop by the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: http://levgrossman.com/ Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Lev Grossman Title: The Silver Arrow Format: Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 1 September 2020 ISBN: 9781526629418
2020-09-17
1h 31
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 63: The Fire Star / Sherlock Bones / The Peski Kids; The Final Mission / When This Bell Rings / Allison Tait / R.A. Spratt / Laura Harris
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Fire Star," by Alison Tait. Joke Boy reviews "Sherlock Bones book 2; by Renee Treml, and Julie reviews, "The Peski Kids book 5; The Final Mission," by R.A. Spratt , Illustrated by Erica Salcedo, and "When This Bell Rings," by Alison Rushby. Plus, we have three bumper interviews for you. Allison Tait and R.A Spratt drop into the Mavens hot seat, plus a super duper treat as we celebrate 80 years of Puffin books with Laura Harris, Publishing Director of Penguin Random House. https://www.penguin.com.au/ages/
2020-09-02
2h 11
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 62: The Lost Soul Atlas / The Inkberg Enigma / Gemma Riley and the Fashion Fiasaco / Brain Freeze / Oliver Phommavanh/ Zana Fraillon
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Lost Soul Atlas," by Zana Fraillon, and Julie does a whopping 3 reviews in "The Inkberg Enigma," by Jonathan King, "Gemma Riley and the Fashion Fiasco," by Jules Van Mil, and Brain Freeze by Oliver Phommavanh. Plus Oliver and Zana stop in to the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: https://www.zanafraillon.com/ Want this at your local library, here's what you'll need. Author: Zana Fraillon Illustrator: Title: The Lost Soul Atlas Format: Book Publisher: Hachet...
2020-08-19
1h 14
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 61: Eloise And The Bucket Full of Stars / The Wolves of Greycoat Hall / Monstrous Devices / The Mummy Smugglers of Crumblin Castle / Lucinda Gifford Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Eloise And The Bucket Full of Stars," by Janene Brian, as well as, "The Wolves of Greycoat Hall," by Lucinda Gifford. Julie reviews, "Monstrous Devices," by Damien Love, Illustrated by Sam LeDoyen and, "The Mummy Smugglers of Crumblin Castle," by Pamela Rushby, Illustrated by Nelle May Pierce. Plus Lucinda stops back into the Mavens hot seat to talk writing thing time... As mentioned in our intro here is Dan The Veggie Bin Man links: https://dantheveggiebinman.com/ Author links: https://janeenbrian.com.au/ Il...
2020-08-05
50 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 60: When Rain Turns To Snow /The Strangeworlds Travel Agency/ The Secret Library of Hummingbird House / Jane Godwin / Julieanne Negri
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "When Rain Turns To Snow," by Jane Godwin, and Julie reviews, "The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, by L.D Lapinski, and "The Secret Library of Hummingbird House." by Julieanne Negri. The Mini Mavens review, "How To Make A Pet Monster; Hodgepodge, " by Lili Wilkinson, Illustrated by Dustin Spence. And Aleesah Darlison's "League of Llamas, Undercover Llama book 3," and "Rogue Llama, book 4." Plus Jane and Julianne stop in to the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: http://www.janegodwin.com.au/ Want this book at yo...
2020-06-24
1h 53
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 59: The Book of Chance/ The Theory of Hummingbirds / Michelle Kadarusman / Sue Whiting / Kate O'Donnell Younger Sun Bookshop
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we must pause to acknowledge #Reconcilliation Week in Australia. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/ Please check out and support Magabala Books: https://www.magabala.com/collections/junior-fiction And for excellent teaching resources Pamela mentions, hop on over to https://www.wingaru.com.au/ and https://www.crackerjackeducation.com.au/ And we'd love it if you would hop on over and donate to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/ For our reviews. Pamela explores, "The Book of Chance," by Sue...
2020-06-11
1h 35
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 58: Beyond Belief / As Fast As I can / The Power Of Positive Pranking / Dee White interview / Nat Amoore interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Beyond Belief," by Dee White, and Julie reviews two books. "As Fast As I Can," by Penny Tangey, and "The Power Of Positive Pranking," by Nat Amoore. Plus Nat stops back in to the Mavens hot seat for a one year post debut follow up interview. Author links: https://www.deescribe.com.au/ Want this book at your local library? Here's what you'll need. Author: Dee White Title: Beyond Belief Format: Book Publisher: Scholastic Date: 1 April 2020 ISBN...
2020-05-28
1h 21
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 57: Interview with author Hayley Chewins
Today on Middle Grade Mavens we are doing something a little different. We have a wonderful interview with a truly inspiring writer. Pamela chats to Hayley Chewins, a middle grade author with two great books soon to be in the world. http://www.hayleychewins.com/ Hayley grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, in a house so full of books that she learnt to read by accident. She’s fond of telling people that she writes books about magical girls with secrets—even if that’s not an actual genre. Her books are literary fantasy, or sur...
2020-05-14
58 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 56: Bonus with Chrissie Perry/ Meg Whelan Affirm Press
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we have something a little different. We chat to Chrissie Perry, author of over 35 books for children and young adults. Chrissie has been innovating in the time of Covid 19, and we wanted to bring you up to speed on her Penelope Perfect series. We also chat to Meg Whelan, Children's Editor at Affirm Press, about the changing nature of the children's book publishing industry. For Links to Chrissie's You tube with Haileybury College, head on over to: https://haileyburycollege.instructuremedia.com/embed/93ab15b3-5a31-45eb-8f8a-d2ac...
2020-05-06
37 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 55: The Tell / The Year The Maps Changed / Danielle Binks Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Tell," by Martin Chatterton, and Julie reviews, "The Year The Maps Changed, by Danielle Binks, Illustrated by Astred Hicks. Plus Danielle stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author links: Martin Chatterton https://www.worldofchatterton.com/the-tell.html Want this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: The Tell Author: Martin Chatterton Format: Book Publisher: Penguin Random House Date: 28 April 2020 ISBN: 9781760895945 Drop by Danielle's Vir...
2020-04-29
44 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 54: Bonus: Susannah Chambers Allen and Unwin / Kate O'Donnell Younger Sun Bookshop
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we have another great bonus for you. We chat with Susannah Chambers of Allen and Unwin, about the changing face of the Children's Book Publishing world during Covid19. We also chat with Kate O'Donnell, Children's Bookseller at the Younger Sun Book shop, Yarraville, Victoria, about the changing face of book selling in this difficult time. We heard some great book recommendations from these two folks, so please support our Aussie book industry and order a copy from the details below. For Susannah's Books, head over to: ...
2020-04-22
37 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 53: Nelson 1: Pumpkins and Aliens / Gargantis / Threads of Magic/Jacqueline Harvey Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Nelson 1: Pumpkins and Aliens, by Andrew Levins, Illustrated by Katie Kear, and Julie reviews "Gargantis," by Thomas Taylor, Illustrated by Thom Booth. Plus, Jacqueline Harvey stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/andrew-levins Illustrator Links: https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/katie-kear Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Nelson 1: Pumpkins and Aliens Author: Andrew Levins Illustrator: Katie Kear Format: Book Publisher: Puffin Date: 31 March 2020 ISBN: 9781760893347 Author Links: Illustrator Links: Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll n...
2020-04-15
55 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 51: Derek Dool Super Cool / Hotel Flamingo / Monty's Island / Adrian Beck interview / Lucinda Gifford interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Derek Dool, Super Cool," by Adrian Beck, Illustrated by Scott Edgar, as well as "Hotel Flamingo," by Alex Milway and Julie reviews "Monty's Island: Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell, " by Emily Rodda, Illustrated by Lucinda Gifford. Plus, Adrian and Lucinda stop into the middle grade mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: http://adrianbeck.com.au/ Illustrator Links: https://scottedgarillustrator.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Derek Dool, Super Cool Aut...
2020-04-02
1h 30
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 50: League of Llamas / Whoa I Spy A Werewolf / Aleesah Darlison interview / Jude Rossell in Germany
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "League of Llamas," by Aleesah Darlison, illustrated by Simon Greiner, and Julie reviews, "Whoa, I Spy A Werewolf," by Justin Davies, Illustrated by Kim Geyer. Plus Aleesah stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview, and Jude Rossell joins us from her castle in Germany! Author Links: http://www.aleesahdarlison.com/ Illustrator Links: http://www.simongreiner.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: League of Llamas Author: Aleesah Darlinson Illustrator...
2020-03-19
1h 16
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 49: Danny Best: Watch This / Anzac Girl / Jen Storer / Kate Simpson
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Danny Best: Watch This," by Jen Storer, Illustrated by Mitch Vane, and Julie reviews, "Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King," by Kate Simpson, Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft. Author Links: https://jenstorer.com/ Illustrator Links: https://mitchvane.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Danny Best: Watch This Author: Jen Storer Illustrator: Mitch Vane Format: Book Publisher: Harper Collins Date: 1 Feb 2020 ISBN: 9780733333361
2020-03-04
1h 34
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 48: Edie's Experiements/ Lizard's Tale/ The Sound of Dark/ The Chickens Curse/ Charlotte Barkla/ Catherine Pelosi
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Edie's Experiments," by Charlotte Barkla, Illustrated by Sandy Flett. Pamela also reviews, "The Sound of Dark," a 100StoryBuilding Anthology. Julie reviews reviews, "Lizard's Tale," by Weng Wai Chan, and Julie also reviews, "The Chickens Curse," by Frances Watts, Illustrated by Kelly Canby. Plus Charlotte Barkla stops in as well as Catherine Pelosi, of "Quark's Academy." Two wonderful authors with a love of books with STEM themes join us in the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: https://www.charlottebarkla.com/ lllustrator Links: https://s...
2020-02-19
1h 04
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 46 and 47 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Jane Pearson of Text Publishing: Wrap Up for Summer Series.
Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over January - February 2020, each week we'll bring some insider information on what exactly is on some incredible Australian Children's book editor's wish list's. We hope this will be helpful for our author and illustrator listeners who might be attending some great children's literature conferences in 2020. The Mavens are avid supporters of KidLitVic, of which the tickets go on sale 10th February 2020. Today we welcome Jane Pearson, Senior Editor at Text Publishing. She had some wonderful insights into...
2020-02-16
39 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 45 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Clair Hume of University of Queensland Press
Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over January - February 2020, each week we'll bring some insider information on what exactly is on some incredible Australian Children's book editor's wish list's. We hope this will be helpful for our author and illustrator listeners who might be attending some great children's literature conferences in 2020. The Mavens are avid supporters of KidLitVic, of which the tickets go on sale 10th February 2020. Today we welcome Clair Hume of University of Queensland Press.
2020-02-13
24 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 41 Bonus: Ask The Illustrator: Nelle May Pierce
Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over January - February 2020, each week we'll bring you some insider information on what exactly is on some incredible Australian Children's book editor's wish list's. We hope this will be helpful for our author and illustrator listeners, who might be attending some great children's literature conferences in 2020. The Mavens are avid supporters of KidLitVic, of which the tickets go on sale 10 February, 2020. Today we have an illustrator in the hot seat in Nelle May Pierce. http://www.nellemay.com/ She had some wonderful i...
2020-01-29
26 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 33: The Monster Who Wasn't / Potkin and Stubbs / Marc McBride Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Monster Who Wasn't," by T.C. Shelley, and Julie reviews, "Potkin and Stubbs," by Sophie Green, Illustrated by Karl James Mountford. Plus Marc McBride of "Deltora Quest" and "The Glimme," illustrator fame, stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. https://www.marcmcbride.com/ Want to request these books at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Author Links: https://twitter.com/tcshelley1?lang=en Title: The Monster Who Wasn't Format: Book Author: T.C. Shelley Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 8 August 2019 ISBN:9781526600820 Author Links: http://www.thelastgiant.com/ Illustrator Links: https://ww...
2019-11-27
53 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Ep 32: Beverly Right Here / The Secrets of Magnolia Moon / Edwina Wyatt Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Beverly Right Here," by Kate DiCamillo, and Julie reviews, "The Secrets of Magnolia Moon," by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Katherine Quinn. Plus we mention some wonderful new picture books in, "Tulip and Brutus," By Liz Ledden, Illustrated by Andrew Plant, "The Day Rudolph's Nose Turned Blue," by Alison and Allan Reynolds, Illustrated by Shane McG, and "Lights On Cotton Rock," by David Litchfield. Want to request these books at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Author Links: https://www.katedicamillo.com/...
2019-11-13
56 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 31: The Mavens review: The Glimme / The Ghouls Of Howlfair/ Nick Tomlinson Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Glimme, by Emily Rodda, Illustrated by Marc McBride, and Julie reviews, "The Ghouls of Howlfair," by Nick Tomlinson, Illustrated by Kim Geyer. Plus Nick stops by the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Author Links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Illustrator Links: http://bookedout.com.au/find-a-speaker/author/marc-mcbride/ Title: The Glimme Format: Book Author: Emily Rodda Illustrator: Marc McBride
2019-10-30
51 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 30: Wolf Girl / Taylor and Rose: Spies in St Petersburg
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Wolf Girl," by Ahn Do, Illustrated by Jeremy Ley, and Julie reviews, "Taylor and Rose: Spies in St Petersburg," by Katherine Woodfine, Illustrated by Karl James Mountford. Author Links: http://www.anhdo.com.au/ Illustrator Links: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Into-the-Wild-Wolf-Girl-1-Anh-Do-Illustrated-by-Jeremy-Ley-9781760525095 Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Wolf Girl Format: Paperback Author: Ahn Do Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: July 2019
2019-10-17
26 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 29: The Lost Tide Warriors / Max Booth Film Flip / Mika & Max / Laura Bloom Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Lost Tide Warriors," by Catherine Doyle, and Julie reviews, "Max Booth Future Sleuth : Film Flip, and for a second review she has the wonderful, "Mika & Max," by Laura Bloom, plus Laura drops by the Maven's hot seat for an interview. Author Links: https://www.catherinedoylebooks.com/ Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: The Lost Tide Warriors Format: Paperback Author: Catherine Doyle Publisher: Bloomsbury Date: 02 September 2019 I...
2019-10-02
56 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 28: Songbird / The Butterfly Circus / The Brilliant Ideas of Lily Green / Lisa Siberry Interview / Louise Park Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Songbird," by Ingrid Laguna, and Julie does a double review in, "The Butterfly Circus," by Francesca Armour-Chelu and, "The brilliant ideas of Lily Green," by Lisa Siberry, plus Louise Park and Lisa Siberry stop into the hot seat for an interview Author links: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/songbird Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Songbird Format: Paperback Author: Ingrid Laguna Distributor: Text Publishing Date: 7 May 2019 ISBN: 9781925773538 Author Links: https://twitter.com/fkarmourchelu?lang=en Want to request this at your local library? Here's the...
2019-09-18
1h 24
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 27: The Mavens review: Grace's Secret / How To Make A Movie In 12 Days / Interview Fiona Hardy
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Grace's Secrets," by Louise Park, and Julie reviews, "How to Make a Movie In 12 days by," Fiona Hardy, plus Fiona also stops by the Mavens hot seat for an interview.... Author Links: https://www.louisepark.com.au/ Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Grace's secrets Format: Paperback Author: Louise Park Publisher: Berbay Books Date: 1 September 2019 ISBN: 9780648397366 Author Links: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/fiona-hardy/ Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: How to make a movie in 12 days Format...
2019-09-05
41 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 26: The Mavens review: Grimsdon / The Boy Who Grew Dragons / Deb Abela Interview
Author Links:Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Grimsdon," by Deborah Abela, and Julie reviews, "The Boy Who Grew Dragons," by Andy Shepherd, Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, plus a bonus review of, "The Boy Who Flew With Dragons." Author links: Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: The Boy Who Grew Dragons Format: Paperback Author: Andy Shepherd Distributor: Allen and Unwin Date: 27 June 2018 ISBN: 9781848126497 Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: The Boy Who Flew With Dragons Format: Paperback Author: Andy Shepherd Distributor: Allen and Unwi...
2019-08-22
50 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 25: The Mavens review: Ice Wolves / Help I Smell A Monster / Maraya Bell Interview / Hazel Edwards Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela, reviews, "Ice Wolves," by Amie Kaufman, and Julie reviews, "Help I smell a Monster," by Justin Davies, Illustrated by Kim Geyer, and Julie manages to wrangle Maraya Bell, Publicist at Walker Books Australia, as well as the incredible Hazel Edwards, into the Middle grade Mavens Hot seat for some industry banter... Author links: http://amiekaufman.com/ Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Ice Wolves Format: Paperback Author: Amie Kaufman Distributor: Harper Collins Australia Date: 5 March 2019 ISBN: 9781460755273 Author Links: https://justindaviesauthor.com/ https://www.kimgeyer.com/books Wan...
2019-08-08
1h 24
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 24: The Mavens Review: The Time Travel Diaries / Vincent And The Grandest Hotel On Earth / Lisa Nichol Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Time Travel Diaries," by Caroline Lawrence, and Julie reviews, "Vincent And The Grandest Hotel On Earth," by Lisa Nicol. Plus we manage to wrangle Lisa into the Middle Grade Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: #CarolineLawrence https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Time-Travel-Diaries-Caroline-Lawrence-9781848128002 Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: The Time Travel Diaries Format: Paperback Author: Caroline Lawrence Distributor: Allen and Unwin Date: July 2019 ISBN: 9781848128002 Author Links: #LisaNicol https://lisanicol.com.au/ Want to request this at your local library? Here's th...
2019-07-24
47 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 23: The Mavens review: Pie In The Sky / The Seven Keys / Allison Rushby Interview
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pie In The Sky," by Remy Lai, and Julie Reviews, "The Seven Keys," by Allison Rushby. Plus we manage to wrangle Allison into the Middle Grade Mavens hot seat for a second interview! Author Links: #RemyLai https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Authors_and_Illustrators/Remy-Lai Want to request this at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Pie In The Sky Author: Remy Lai Format: Paperback Publisher: Walker Books Australia D...
2019-07-10
40 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 22: The Mavens review: Hubert Horatio / Noah and Blue's Zooniverse / Dragon In The Library
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Hubert Horatio: How To Raise Your Grownups," by Lauren Child, plus Pamela sneaks another review in of, "Noah And Blue's Zooniverse : The Speedy Spidersaurus," by Nova Weetman, Ilustrated by Chris Kennett, and Julie reviews, "The Dragon In The Library," by Louie Stowell, illustrated by David Ortu. Author Links: #LaurenChild http://www.milkmonitor.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's the information you'll need. Title: Hubert Horatio : How To Raise Your Grownups Format: Paperback Author: Lauren Child...
2019-06-26
30 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 21: The Mavens review: His Name Was Walter / The Little Wave / Boot / Pip Harry Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "His Name Was Walter," by Emily Rodda and Julie, reviews, "The Little Wave," by Pip Harry, and "Boot," by Shane Hegarty, Illustrated by Ben Mantle. Author links: http://www.emilyrodda.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here's what you will need. Title: His Name Was Walter Author: Emily Rodda Publisher: Harper Collins Australia Date: 23 July 2018 ISBN: 9781460756188 https://www.pipharry.com/ Want to request this book at...
2019-06-13
48 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 20: The Mavens review : Inheritance / Secrets Of A Schoolyard Millionaire / Nat Amoore Interview
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Inheritance," by Carole Wilkinson and Julie reviews, "Secrets Of A Schoolyard Millionaire," by Nat Amoore. Author Links: http://carolewilkinson.com.au/ Title: Inheritance Author: Carole Wilkinson Format: Paperback Publisher: Black Dog Books Date: 1 September 2018 ISBN: 9781760650360 Author Links: https://www.natamoore.com/ Title: Secrets Of A Schoolyard Millionaire Author: Nat Amoore Format: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Date: 4th June 2019 ISBN: 9780143796374 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 http...
2019-05-29
1h 01
Middle Grade Mavens
Bonus Episode: Kidlitvic 2019 Post Conference Banter
Pamela and Julie have been out in the wild, attending the Kidlitvic 2019 conference. A conference specifically tailored for creators who are writing for the children's book market. Join the Mavens as they chew over the details of the conference, with up to the minute publishing industry insider info and quite possibly a whole lot of gossip. To find out more about Kidlitvic, head on over to www.kidlitvic.com.au 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...
2019-05-25
22 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 19: The Mavens review Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery / Raising Readers / Megan Daley Interview
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery," by Renee Treml, and Julie reviews, "Raising Readers," by Megan Daley. Author Links: http://reneesartwork.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery Author: Renee Treml Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen and Unwin Date: April 2019 ISBN: 9781760523954 Author Links: https://childrensbooksdaily.com/ Want t...
2019-05-16
47 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 18: The Mavens review The Apostrophe Posse / The Boy Who Flew
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Apostrophe Posse," by Tina Raffa-Mulligan, and Julie reviews, "The Boy Who Flew," by Fleur Hitchcock. Author Links: https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Apostrophe Posse Author: Tina Raffa-Mulligan Format: Paperback Publisher: Novella Distribution Date: 31 March 2019 ISBN: 9780648250371 Author Links: https://nosycrow.com/contributors/fleur-hitchcock/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Boy Who Flew Author: Fleur Hitchcock Format: Paperback Publisher: Nosy Crow Date: May 2019 ISBN: 9781788004381 To learn mo...
2019-05-09
16 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 17: The Mavens review Juno Jones Word Ninja / Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, " Juno Jones, Word Ninja," by Kate Gordan, Illustrated by Sandy Flett, and Julie reviews, "Judy Moody and the Royal Tea Party," by Megan McDonald, plus Andrew McDonald of, "Real Pigeons Nest Hard," drops by for an interview. Author Links: https://kategordon.com.au/ Illustrator Links: https://sandyflettart.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Juno Jones Word Ninja Author: Kate Gordon Illustrated by Sandy Flett For...
2019-05-02
41 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 16: The Mavens review: Elizabella Meets Her Match / Pog
This week on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Elizabella Meets Her Match,” by Zoe Norton Lodge, Illustrated by Georgia Norton Lodge and Julie reviews, "Pog," by Padraig Kenny. Author links: https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Authors_and_Illustrators/Zoe-Norton-Lodge Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Elizabella Meets Her Match Author: Zoe Norton Lodge Format: Paperback Publisher: Walker Books Australia Date: 1 October 2018 ISBN: 9781760650544 https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/books/pog/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Pog Author: Padraig Kenny Format: Paperba...
2019-04-17
17 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 15: The Mavens review: The Girl That Drank The Moon / The Witching Hours; The Vampire Knife / Jack Henseleit Interview
In this weeks episode, Pamela reviews, "The Girl That Drank The Moon," by Kelly Barnhill, and Julie reviews, "The Witching Hours; The Vampire Knife," by Jack Henseleit. Author links: https://kellybarnhill.wordpress.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Girl That Drank The Moon Author: Kelly Barnhill Format: Paperback Publisher: Templar Publishing Date: 24 August 2017 ISBN: 9781848126473 https://jackhenseleit.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information y...
2019-04-11
41 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 14: The Mavens review: Ateban Cipher : The Book of Answers / Malamander / Allison Tait Interview
Today on the Mavens, Pamela reviews," Ateban Cipher: The Book of Answers," by Allison Tait, and Julie reviews, "Malamander," by Thomas Taylor Author links: https://allisontait.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Ateban Cipher: The book of Answers Author: A.L Tait Format: Paperback Publisher: Hachette Date: March 27 2018 ISBN: 9780734417695 https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Malamander-9781406386288 Want to request this book at your loc...
2019-04-03
56 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 13: The Mavens review: The Dog Runner / Catch a Falling Star / Meg McKinlay Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, " The dog runner," by Bren MacDibble, and Julie reviews, "Catch a falling star," by Meg McKinlay, plus Meg stops by for some authorly banter. Author links: http://www.macdibble.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Dog Runner Author: Bren MacDibble Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen & Unwin Date: 4th February 2019 ISBN: 9781760523572 https://megmckinlay.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Catch A Falling Star Author: Meg McKinlay Format: Paperback Publisher: Walker Books Aust...
2019-03-28
42 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 12: The Mavens review: The Wizards Of Once / The Bland Sisters
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The wizards of once," by Cressida Cowell, and Julie reviews, The unintentional adventures of the Bland Sisters, the Jolly Regina," by Kara LaReau, Illustrated by Jen Hill Author links: https://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Wizards of Once Author: Cressida Cowell Format: Paperback Publisher: Hachette Date: 19th September 2017 ISBN: 9781444936704 https://k...
2019-03-21
16 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 11: The Mavens review: The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee / Max Booth Future Sleuth / Cameron McIntosh Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee," by Deborah Abela, and Julie reviews, "Max Booth Future Sleuth, Tape Escape," by Cameron Macintosh. And Cameron also drops in to the Mavens hot seat for some authorly banter. Author links: https://www.deborahabela.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee Author: Deborah Abela Format: Paperback Publisher: Random House Australia Date: 1st August 2016 ISBN...
2019-03-14
37 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 10: The Mavens review: Lenny's Book of Everything / The Beast of Hushing Wood / Gabrielle Wang Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Lenny's Book of Everything," by Karen Foxlee, and Julie reviews, "The Beast of Hushing Wood," by Gabrielle Wang. Author Links: https://karenfoxlee.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Lenny’s Book Of Everything Author: Karen Foxlee Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen & Unwin Date: 24th October 2018 ISBN: 9781760529444 https://gabriellewang.com/ Want to request this book at your local l...
2019-03-07
45 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 9 : The Mavens review: The Orchard Underground / Wundersmith / Mat Larkin Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "The orchard underground," by Mat Larkin, and Pamela reviews, " Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, plus Mat also stops by for some authorly banter. Author links: https://matlarkin.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Orchard Underground Author: Mat Larkin Format: Paperback Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Date: 1st May 2018 ISBN: 9781760500856 Want to request this book at your local lib...
2019-02-28
46 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 8: The Mavens review: How To Win A Nobel Prize / Murder most unladylike
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "How to win a Nobel prize," and Julie reviews, 'Murder most unladylike." Author links: http://lornahendry.com/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2005/marshall/facts/ https://robin-stevens.co.uk/ 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 ...
2019-02-21
21 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 7: The Mavens review: The House With a Clock In Its Walls / Brightstorm
Today on middle grade mavens, Pamela reviews, “The House with a clock in its walls,” by John Bellairs and Julie reviews, "Brightstorm," by Vashti Hardy. Author links: https://www.vashtihardy.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 pipel...
2019-02-14
17 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 2: Danielle Binks on middle-grade plus reviews: Swallow's Dance / Wyrd / Cate Whittle Interview
Julie chats with Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary management, for more insider information on what exactly middle-grade is. Plus Pamela reviews, "Swallow's Dance" by Wendy Orr and Julie reviews, "Wyrd" by Cate Whittle. Then, for a super special treat, Julie interviews Cate Whittle about writing, publishing and everything in between. Author links: https://www.wendyorr.com/ Title: Swallow’s Dance Author: Wendy Orr Format: Paperback Publisher: Allen & Unwin Date: 27th June 2018 ISBN: 9781760297879 https://www.catewhittlewrites.com/ ...
2019-02-13
42 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 6: The Mavens review: Wakestone Hall / Fortunately The Milk / Judith Rossell Interview
Today on middle grade mavens, Pamela reviews, “Wakestone Hall,” by Judith Rossell and Julie reviews, "Fortunately the milk," by Neil Gaiman, plus Judith stops by for some authorly banter. Author links: https://judithrossell.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Wakestone Hall Author: Judith Rossell Format: Paperback Publisher: Harper Collins Date: 22nd October 2018 ISBN: 9780733338205 http://www.neilgaiman.com/ Want to request this book at your loc...
2019-02-07
23 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 5: The Mavens review: The Mulberry Tree / Louisiana’s way / Allison Rushby Interview
Today on middle grade Mavens Julie reviews, "The Mulberry Tree," by Allison Rushby, and Pamela reviews, "Louisiana's Way," by Kate Di Camillo. Plus, Julie convinces Allison to join us for some authorly banter. Author links: http://allisonrushby.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: The Mulberry Tree Author: Allison Rushby Format: Paperback Publisher: Walker Books Date: 1/07/2018 ISBN: 9781760650292 https://www.katedicamillo.com/books.html Want to request this bo...
2019-02-01
34 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 4: The Mavens review: Frankie Fish / The girl with the broken wing
Episode 4: Today on middle grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Frankie Fish and the sonic suitcase," by Peter Helliar, and Julie reviews, "The girl with the broken wing," by Heather Dyer. Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Frankie Fish And The Sonic Suitcase Author: Peter Helliar Format: Paperback Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Date: 1st March 2017 ISBN: 9781760128494 Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title...
2019-01-24
14 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 3: The Mavens review: Tarin of the mammoths / Sherlock, Lupin and me
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Tarin of the Mammoths," by Jo Sandhu and Julie reviews, "Sherlock, Lupin and me," by Irene Adler. Author links: http://www.josandhu.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Tarin of the Mammoths : The Exile book 1 Author: Jo Sandhu Format: Paperback Publisher : Penguin Books Australia Date: 2 Feb 2017 ISBN: 9780143309376 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
2019-01-18
12 min
Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 1 : What is Middle Grade plus reviews: Fearless Frederic / The Secret of the Night Train
What is middle grade? Julie asks insider expert Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary Management. Plus Pamela reviews "Fearless Frederic," by Felice Arena and Julie reviews, "The Secret of the Night Train," by Sylvia Bishop. Author links: Danielle Binks of https://www.jacintadimase.com.au/ https://www.felicearena.com/ Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need. Title: Fearless Frederic Author: Felice Arena Format: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Date: 2nd April 2018 ...
2019-01-05
27 min