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Monday, December 19, 2016 10:36:22 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Adrift at Sea:
Shannon said, " Marvelous Middle Grade Monday ADRIFT AT SEA: A Vietnamese Boy's Story of Survivalby Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch with Tuan HoNovember, 2016 Blurb:It is 1981. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a fishing boat overloaded with 60..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:07:44 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Julie of the Wolves:
Shannon said, "Marvelous Middle Grade Monday Julie of the Wolvesby Jean Craighead George Goodreads Blurb:Miyax, like many adolescents, is torn. But unlike most, her choices may determine whether she lives or dies. At 13, an orphan, and unhappily ..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:51:11 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Interview With Henry Neff:
Shannon said, "Marvelous Middle Grade MondayAn Interview with the oh-so-awesome Henry NeffQ: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became a writer. A: The quick skinny: I grew up in the Chicago area, went off to Cornell University for college, graduated..." more
Monday, November 7, 2016 10:37:40 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Lodestar by Shannon Messenger:
Shannon said, "Marvelous Middle Grade MondayKeeper of the Lost CitiesLodestar by Shannon MessengerRelease date: November 1, 2016 BLURB:Dark schemes unfold--and Sophie's loyalty is pushed to the limit--in this thrilling fifth book in the..." more
Monday, October 31, 2016 8:58:44 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Word of Mouse:
Shannon said, " Marvelous Middle Grade MondayWORD OF MOUSE by James Patterson & Chris GrabensteinRelease date: December 12, 2016 BLURB:James Patterson's newest illustrated middle grade story follows the illuminating journey of a..." more
Monday, October 24, 2016 11:11:50 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Sailor Moon:
Shannon said, " Marvelous Middle Grade MondaySAILOR MOON byNaoko Takeuchi BLURB:One of the most-beloved of all Japanese manga titles, Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon has enthralled millions of readers worldwide since its debut in book form in ..." more
Monday, October 17, 2016 8:43:19 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Insignia:
Shannon said, " Marvelous Middle Grade MondayINSIGNIAby S.J. Kincaid BLURB:The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game.The planet's natural resources..." more
Friday, October 14, 2016 8:13:54 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled From the Master:
Shannon said, "You can approach the act of writing with nervousness, excitement, hopefulness, or even despair - the sense that you can never completely put on the page what's in your mind and heart. You can come to the act with your fists clenched and your..." more
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 8:42:07 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Happy Book Birthday! - Motley Education:
Shannon said, " Happy Book Birthday, S. A. Larsen!MOTLEY EDUCATIONOne of my long-time blog friends, Sheri Larsen, celebrated her first book birthday yesterday! I am so excited and happy for her, and I know this MG is a read you don't want to miss. I am..." more
Monday, October 10, 2016 5:23:36 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Girls Got Game:
Shannon said, "Marvelous Middle Grade MondayShannon Whitney Messenger decided it was time to give middle grade stories the attention they deserve, and "Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays" was born. Girls Got GameEdited by Sue MacyGoodreads..." more
Friday, October 7, 2016 5:44:50 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Voraciously Obsessed:
Shannon said, " If you read good books, when you write, good books will come out of you. ~ Natalie Goldberg For people who love to write, I think reading is a natural obsession. So many times I've seen us refer to ourselves as "voracious" readers, and..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 8:46:33 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Blog Blast - Rice & Rocks:
Shannon said, " Rice & Rocksby Sandra L. RichardsTradition takes flight in Rice & Rocks, a picture book celebrating culture and diversity.BLURB:Giovanni’s friends are coming over for Sunday dinner, and his grandmother is serving rice and beans...." more
Monday, October 3, 2016 8:00:24 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM - Elliot and the Goblin Wars:
Shannon said, "Marvelous Middle Grade Monday by Jennifer NielsenBlurb:WARNING! As of today, there are only 7 CHILDREN who have ever read this book and lived to tell about it. 95 CHILDREN successfully read the first chapter, but upon beginning chapter 2,..." more
Friday, September 30, 2016 8:12:34 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Cat Food for Lunch:
Shannon said, "My oldest child has always been a picky eater - always. When he was in pre-school, we had morning trauma if his Pop-Tart was somehow broken. He wouldn't eat the broken one, he didn't want a new one - he wanted the broken one, NOT broken. Like I..." more
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:39:51 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MG Manga - My Daughter's Favorite:
Shannon said, " Black Butlerby Yana Toboso, Tomo Kimura (Translator) BLURB:Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of..." more
Monday, September 26, 2016 5:13:09 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled MMGM -- IMPYRIUM by Henry Neff:
Shannon said, " Marvelous Middle Grade MondayRelease Date -- October 4, 2016Blurb:In the first book of Henry H. Neff’s new high-stakes middle grade fantasy series, two unlikely allies confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its..." more
Friday, September 23, 2016 6:06:39 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Famous:
Shannon said, "FamousThe river is famous to the fish.The loud voice is famous to silence,which knew it would inherit the earthbefore anybody said so.The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birdswatching him from the birdhouse.The tear is famous, briefly, to..." more
Thursday, September 22, 2016 5:22:32 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Patience:
Shannon said, ""There’s no music in rest, but there’s the making of music in it. And people are always missing that part of the life melody, always talking of perseverance and courage and fortitude; but patience is the finest and worthiest part of..." more
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 5:50:26 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Let Your Whole Self In:
Shannon said, "Write from your whole self. If you have a sense of humor, make sure that flavor’s in your writing. If you like talking ideas, make sure there are ideas in your writing. Anything less will be unsustainable. You will get bored inside..." more
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:42:19 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled I'm Back:
Shannon said, "Hi, blogger buddies!After a too-long absence from blogging, I am finally able to return to the group. I had to take some time away in order to juggle finishing the end of my MG novel and, well . . . life. Blogging was one thing too much. I am..." more
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:42:19 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled It's Okay:
Shannon said, ""If you have other things in your life -- family, friends, good productive day work -- these can interact with your writing and the sum will be all the richer."~ David Brin We all struggle to find ways to balance LIFE with our..." more
Thursday, November 6, 2014 12:10:12 PM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Redeemed Blog Tour + Giveaway -- Q & A With P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast:
Shannon said, "BLOG TOUR + Q & ARedeemedby P.C Cast & Kristin Cast To celebrate the release of REDEEMED, the final book of the House of Night series, Meryl L. Moss Media Relations has partnered with some great companies, like Sinful Colors, 21 Drops and..." more
Monday, October 20, 2014 11:25:04 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Blog Tour -- The Gathering Darkness:
Shannon said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> The..." more
Monday, October 20, 2014 11:25:03 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Happy 15th, Lenny!:
Shannon said, "Happy 15th Birthday, Lenny Lee!!I wrote this poem a long time ago for one of the sweetest, sunshiniest people in all of blogdom--our Lenny. I thought this was a perfect day to share it with all of you (and Lenny, too) again. Today, many..." more
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 7:28:53 AM
Shannon O'Donnell wrote a blog post titled Blog Hop:
Shannon said, "Welcome to the MidWinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop!I am giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card.To enter, be a follower and leave a comment through December 31st. That's it. Winner will be selected at random. THANKS FOR HOPPING BY!**Giveaway Ends..." more