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 need! Title: Gargantis Author: Thomas Taylor Illustrator: Thom Booth Format: Book Publisher: Walker Australia Date: April 20 2020 ISBN: 9781406386295 Author Links: https://alisoncroggon.com/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! 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/ Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need! Title: Kensy and Max : Freefall Author:  Jacqueline Harvey Format: Book Publisher: Penguin Random House Date: 3 March 2020 ISBN: 9780143796985 To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net Have a question or comment? Email us at mavens@middlegradepodcast.com To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens