Middle Grade Mavens

Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman•www.middlegradepodcast.com

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. #LoveOzMg

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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 ...

Feb 07, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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.htm...

Feb 01, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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’l...

Jan 24, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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.middlegradepod...

Jan 18, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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 A...

Jan 05, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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