Monday, December 5, 2011

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday - Cabin Fever + Giveaway

***UPDATE***
WINNER:  Brenda Demko!!
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Shannon Whitney Messenger decided it was time to give middle grade stories the attention they deserve, and "Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays" was born.  

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
 by Jeff Kinney


Blurb:
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least sort of.

The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
My 4th grade son read the entire book the night I brought it home, and my 2nd grade daughter devoured it the next day. We all know these books sell themselves, so I don't need to convince you of their greatness. I would like to give away a copy to one lucky commenter, though. But NOT my copy! He he.

Simply follow my blog and leave a comment by the end of the day Wednesday. I'll announce the winner on Thursday's post.

** Others who can be counted on for MMGM: **
 Happy Monday!

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37 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    My kids have had this on their reading wish list for awhile! Thanks for a chance!

    momsbookshelfandmore@yahoo.com

    GFC: Mrs. Sherman

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  2. Natalie AguirreDecember 5, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Sounds like a fun read. I'll let someone with younger kids get the chance to read it.

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  3. S.A. LarsenッDecember 5, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Yeah, all the Wimpy Kid books are fab! Thanks for offering a copy of it up!

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  4. Old KittyDecember 5, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Your kids are the best reviewers! Yay!! Take care
    x

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  5. DL HammonsDecember 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    My son read all of these books, but sadly I think he's out grown them. He was always reading us quotes from the books...which is a high testament in my opinion. :)

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  6. C D MeetensDecember 5, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I haven't actually read any of these, but I think they look brilliant for children. I imagine my nephew, given a couple more years, would enjoy these.

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  7. StinaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    My 11 yo loved the book but won't let his 9 yo brother borrow it. I keep telling him that I bought the book so I get to decide who gets to read it.

    So far that's working real well. My 9 yo still hasn't gotten to read it yet. Grrrr.

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  8. Susan R. MillsDecember 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    They are awesome books!

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  9. SlamdunkDecember 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    My young son is not an avid reader, but has loved this series.

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  10. AkossDecember 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I've been eying this for weeks now :)
    Thanks for the feature and the giveaway.

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  11. Angela AckermanDecember 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I am so embarrassed..I have not yet read Diary of a Wimpy Kid! I need to remedy this, because it's so hugely popular with the MG age group!

    Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

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  12. Joanne R. FritzDecember 5, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    YAY for Cabin Fever! I already have a copy, of course, so please give it to someone else.

    We've sold a ton of these books since the pub date. It may turn out to be our biggest holiday book. And you're right: they sell themselves!

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  13. Brenda DemkoDecember 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I would love to win this for my kids. They love to read the DWK books. They get them from the library often!

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  14. MeredithDecember 5, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I really need to read these books--they sound so cute!

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  15. Barbara WatsonDecember 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this! My son adores them.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I must get my daughter into this series. We were extras in Wimpy kid III and I think she auditioned for I and II.

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  17. Theresa MilsteinDecember 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    My son read all the books, but this one. Last weekend, we listened to the first one on the way to New York for Thanksgiving. I didn't think it would be funny without the pictures, but it was!

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  18. Lenny LeeDecember 5, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    hi miss shannon! i looooove wimpy kid stuff! for sure i wanna win that book. :)
    ...hugs from lenny

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  19. Karen LangeDecember 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Happy Monday to you amigo! Been thinking of you lately. Hope you and your gang are doing well. :)

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  20. Robyn CampbellDecember 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    If I win it, I'll want you to send it to Lenny! Okey dokey, bff?

    And they are the best books along with Captain Underpants evah! (((hugs)))

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  21. BidishaDecember 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    My brother and I totally love these books, although we haven't read Cabin Fever yet, so, you know, I kinda really badly want it.

    :)

    speak_to_bidisha@yahoo.co.in

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  22. Kelly PolarkDecember 5, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I just ordered this for my daughter for Christmas. I can't wait to read it!

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  23. CharissaDecember 5, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    This looks like a cute book, I wouldn't mind reading it to my little sister. Thanks for the giveaway. Hope I win.
    CharissaJackson@yahoo.com

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  24. Jennifer RDecember 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    These sound so cute. I haven't read any of them, but hope to some day. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  25. Michael G-GDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    OMG. If we won this, there would be a massive, joy-fueled riot at our house.

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  26. LeceaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love Kinney's books! This one sounds like a fun read.
    slecea@gmail.com

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  27. LlehnDecember 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I'd love to play please.

    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. deanna_boocockDecember 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I follow your blog and my 3rd graders love these books too.
    deanna_boocock@hotmail.com

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  29. Jen BigheartDecember 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I'd love to win! Thx! GFC follower, I Read Banned Books

    Jen

    jenbigheart at yahoo dot com

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  30. Tales of WhimsyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    One day, I must try this series.
    The films are fun.
    (not an entry)

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  31. Myrna FosterDecember 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I haven't made it this far into the series, yet, but the first two are so funny. :o)

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  32. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Thanks. I would love to have this book.

    I'm a follower (GFC: Anna Friday)

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  33. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Well now. I would love to win a copy of this that isn't yours, lol...thanks for the great giveaway!

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  34. Jeryl M.December 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    My daughter would like to read this book.

    jeryl.marcus@gmail.com

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  35. Tiffany DrewDecember 6, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Please count me in for this. I have such a hard time getting my daughter to sit down and read but this is the one series she reads on her own without prompting. I'd love for her to have the new one to read. Thank you for the opportunity!

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew
    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

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  36. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Yeah, these books are amazing. My grandkids would love to get one in their stocking. ;-)

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  37. AmyDecember 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    My neice love this series and have read and own the entire set so far. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

    GFC: Amy
    miss.smileygirlie at gmail dot com

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