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

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Title: Nelson 1: Pumpkins and Aliens

Author: Andrew Levins

Illustrator: Katie Kear

Format: Book

Publisher: Puffin

Date: 31 March 2020

ISBN: 9781760893347

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Title: Gargantis

Author: Thomas Taylor

Illustrator: Thom Booth

Format: Book

Publisher: Walker Australia

Date: April 20 2020

ISBN: 9781406386295

Author Links: https://alisoncroggon.com/

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Title: Threads of Magic

Author: Alison Croggan

Format: Book

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Date: 1 March 2020

ISBN: 9781406384741

Interview: Jacqueline Harvey

Authors Links: http://jacquelineharvey.com.au/

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Title: Kensy and Max : Freefall

Author:  Jacqueline Harvey

Format: Book

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Date: 3 March 2020

ISBN: 9780143796985

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