Middle Grade Mavens

By Julie Grasso+Pamela UeckermanArts Books

Middle Grade Mavens episodes

April 17, 2019 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/

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Title: Pog
Author: Padraig Kenny
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chicken House Books
Date: 1 May 2019
ISBN: 9781911077657
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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
18 min
April 11, 2019 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/
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Title: The Witching Hours : The Vampire Knife
Author: Jack Henseleit
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
Date: 1 Feb 2019
ISBN: 9781760504298
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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Or stop by Twitter for a chat at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
42 min
April 03, 2019 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
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Title: Malamander
Author: Thomas Taylor
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Date: May 1 2019
ISBN: 9781406386288

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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
57 min
March 27, 2019 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/
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Title: Catch A Falling Star
Author: Meg McKinlay
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Date: 1st March 2019
ISBN: 9781925381207
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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
You can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
43 min
March 21, 2019 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://karalareau.com/

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Title: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters
Author: Kara Lareau
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Amulet
Date: 1st March 2017
ISBN: 9781419721366

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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
17 min
March 14, 2019 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: 9781925324822

https://www.cameronemacintosh.com.au/
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Title: Max Booth Future Sleuth Book 1
Author: Cameron Macintosh
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Date: 22nd June 2017
ISBN: 9781925520606

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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

38 min
March 07, 2019 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/

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Title: The Beast Of Hushing Wood
Author: Gabrielle Wang
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
Date: 3rd April 2017
ISBN: 9780143309178

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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
46 min
February 28, 2019 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 library? Here’s the information you’ll need.
https://www.hachette.com.au/jessica-townsend/
Title: Wundersmith
Author: Jessica Townsend
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette
Date: 30th October 2018
ISBN: 9780734418227
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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
47 min
February 21, 2019 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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
22 min
February 14, 2019 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 [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
18 min

About Middle Grade Mavens

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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor and home educator.