Monday, March 4, 2019

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday - Nerds: M is for Mama's Boy


Marvelous Middle Grade Monday


Nerds: M is for Mama's Boy 
by Michael Buckley



Goodreads Blurb:
In this second outing for the 5th grade super spies, Duncan Dewey, codename "Gluestick", is the point of view character. This time the group must fight a very unlikely villain - he still lives with his Mum. In other words, it's the NERDS against a nerd. 

Michael Buckley nailed middle grade humor in this book - big time! The super powers of the kids in book one were awesome.  Add some buck-toothed squirrels worshiping our buck-toothed hero-turned-villain and it's even more hilarious.  I found myself in awe of Michael's ability to somehow channel the imaginative energy of this age group.

After watching my son sit for hours, laughing hysterically and insisting on reading parts to his little sister, I knew I had to read this one.  All I can say is...no wonder it's such a hit! Upper elementary  kids (esp. boys) through jr. high aged are the perfect audience for this one.  I highly recommend it!

Happy Monday!

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27 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 15, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    This sounds so cute, and the fact that you were able to hear a lot of laughter from your children would make me love the book even more!

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  2. FrancescaNovember 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Oooh - one for the list! My fifth grader will read pretty much anything (had to steal back Bridget Jones' Diary because there are some things a 10 year old boy should just not know yet) but he loves a fast, funny read! Thanks!

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  3. Jennie EnglundNovember 15, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    I'm in ginormous awe of and have heaps of respect for middle grade authors -- especially those who write for boys!

    You have to be silly but focused, unpredictable but linear. Quick-paced, fun, with plot tricks.

    Honest -- you middle grade authors, YOU ROCK!!!

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  4. Raquel ByrnesNovember 15, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    As a mom I'm always looking out for great reads for my kiddies. This one sounds like something they'd like.

    Edge of Your Seat Romance

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  5. Mary AalgaardNovember 15, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Mmmm. Good middle grade humor. I'm going to remember this one.

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  6. Caroline Starr RoseNovember 15, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    My son is crazy about these books!

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  7. CandiceNovember 15, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    What a coincidence, I just wrote a post entitle Word to the Nerds. :) I guess it's a nerdy Monday! This book looks great for my little brother.

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  8. Karen Jones GowenNovember 15, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I used to love to read MG books, back when my kids were that age. This one looks fun, my boys would have enjoyed it.

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  9. Old KittyNovember 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Glad to read that your son thoroughly enjoyed this fab book!!! yay for great books for kids! Take care
    x

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  10. ShariNovember 15, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks for the review. This book sounds awesome and I have two boys that will love it!

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  11. Elana JohnsonNovember 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    My son would probably like this. Great feature, Shannon!

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  12. Susan R. MillsNovember 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Must get this one for my son. He's a picky reader and I think he'd like this.

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  13. Kelly PolarkNovember 15, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Ohhh, I can't wait to read this (and share it with my kids). I love funny books! I won this book on PJ Hoover's blog, so it is on my TBR pile!

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  14. cleemckenzieNovember 15, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    I love good middle grade stories that make kids laugh. I'll have to look into this one. Thanks.

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  15. Lenny LeeNovember 15, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    hi miss shannon! yikes! look what you just did to me. you got my wanna read list lots higher. its so high if it fell down on me i could be buried in wanna read papers for ever. ha ha. i think i could love this book cause i like stuff that gets me laughing till i could fall over and its just for my age.
    ...hugs from lenny

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  16. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks for your recommendation. I'm sure some of my grandkids would love it :-)

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  17. ali crossNovember 15, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Sweet! I don't think my boys have read any of this series, so I'm gonna add it to the TBR list for them! Thanks Shannon!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Ooh, I haven't heard of this one prior to this post.I will put it on my list. Thanks, Maribeth

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  19. Jemi FraserNovember 15, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Definitely putting this one on my wishlist!

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  20. Vicki RochoNovember 15, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Love this cover! Looks like it'd be soo much fun!

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  21. Susan J. ReinhardtNovember 15, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Shannon -

    Yay for guys writing books for boys! This one sounds like a winner.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  22. DianeNovember 15, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Sounds like a good one to keep in mind for my 8 year old son. He loves this kind of humor. :O)

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  23. RHYTHM AND RHYMENovember 16, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Excellent read. really enjoyed it.

    Yvonne.

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  24. ClaraNovember 16, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    That is so cute! AND, this is the best book title ever! =)

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  25. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Fun cover! This sounds like a book my son would have liked if it had been around when he was in 5th grade.

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