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Middle Grade Mavens

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 w... Read more

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Episode 16: The Mavens review: Elizabella Meets Her Match / Pog

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 Geor... Read more

17 Apr 2019

17mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 9 : The Mavens review: The Orchard Underground / Wundersmith / Mat Larkin Interview

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... Read more

28 Feb 2019

46mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 7: The Mavens review: The House With a Clock In Its Walls / Brightstorm

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,... Read more

14 Feb 2019

17mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 40 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Suzanne O'Sullivan of Hachette

Episode 40 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Suzanne O'Sullivan of Hachette

Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over Januar... Read more

26 Jan 2020

22mins

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Episode 19: The Mavens review Sherlock Bones And The Natural History Mystery / Raising Readers / Megan Daley Interview

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 ... Read more

15 May 2019

47mins

Ranked #6

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Episdoe 42 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Paul Collins of Ford Street Publishing

Episdoe 42 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Paul Collins of Ford Street Publishing

Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over Januar... Read more

2 Feb 2020

24mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 11: The Mavens review: The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee / Max Booth Future Sleuth / Cameron McIntosh Interview

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 r... Read more

14 Mar 2019

37mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 5: The Mavens review: The Mulberry Tree / Louisiana’s way / Allison Rushby Interview

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... Read more

1 Feb 2019

34mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 4: The Mavens review: Frankie Fish / The girl with the broken wing

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 Ju... Read more

24 Jan 2019

14mins

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Episode 13: The Mavens review: The Dog Runner / Catch a Falling Star / Meg McKinlay Interview

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 ... Read more

27 Mar 2019

42mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 8: The Mavens review: How To Win A Nobel Prize / Murder most unladylike

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."  ... Read more

21 Feb 2019

21mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 44 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Nancy Conescu of Berbay books

Episode 44 Bonus: Ask The Editor: Nancy Conescu of Berbay books

Today on Middle Grade Mavens we're doing something different in our bonus, "Ask The Editor," series. Running over Januar... Read more

11 Feb 2020

25mins

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Episode 12: The Mavens review: The Wizards Of Once / The Bland Sisters

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 uninten... Read more

21 Mar 2019

16mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 2: Danielle Binks on middle-grade plus reviews: Swallow's Dance / Wyrd / Cate Whittle Interview

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 mid... Read more

13 Feb 2019

42mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 20: The Mavens review : Inheritance / Secrets Of A Schoolyard Millionaire / Nat Amoore Interview

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 Sc... Read more

29 May 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #16

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Episode 41 Bonus: Ask The Illustrator: Nelle May Pierce

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 Januar... Read more

29 Jan 2020

26mins

Ranked #17

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Bonus Episode: Kidlitvic 2019 Post Conference Banter

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 ... Read more

25 May 2019

22mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 15: The Mavens review: The Girl That Drank The Moon / The Witching Hours; The Vampire Knife / Jack Henseleit Interview

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 Witchi... Read more

11 Apr 2019

41mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 6: The Mavens review: Wakestone Hall / Fortunately The Milk / Judith Rossell Interview

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 mi... Read more

7 Feb 2019

23mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 14: The Mavens review: Ateban Cipher : The Book of Answers / Malamander / Allison Tait Interview

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, "Malama... Read more

3 Apr 2019

56mins

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