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.
Time Gangsters
Berin L. Stephens
Released February 14th by Cedar Fort
Goodreads Blurb:
When Billy discovers a hidden cache of ancient coins, it isn't long before a gang of thugs from the 1920s swipes them right from under him. Plotting to use the magical properties of the coins to seize power in the past, these power-hungry gangsters will do anything to reach their goal. Their future threatened, Billy and Danny must race through time to steal back the coins before history is changed forever.
I have come to depend on Cedar Fort Publishing as a great source for MG stories. Time Gangsters is another Cedar Fort title I enjoyed. If you love stories with a "mafia" flavor--gangsters and machine guns and old cars and mystery--you'll enjoy this one.
The main characters are a lovable group of kids with very distinct personalities. Danielle, the only girl, is too fun for words. She likes spinach salads for breakfast and is afraid of cell phones. My favorite part of the story is the growth in Danielle's and her cousin Billy's relationship.
The magic coins, the time travel, the good guy/bad guy battles all make for a fun and entertaining story. I know reluctant boy readers will gobble this one up.
The main characters are a lovable group of kids with very distinct personalities. Danielle, the only girl, is too fun for words. She likes spinach salads for breakfast and is afraid of cell phones. My favorite part of the story is the growth in Danielle's and her cousin Billy's relationship.
The magic coins, the time travel, the good guy/bad guy battles all make for a fun and entertaining story. I know reluctant boy readers will gobble this one up.
** Others who can be counted on for MMGM: **
- Joanne Fritz @ My Brain on Books
- Ben Langhinrchs @ My Comfy Chair
- Sherrie Petersen @ Write About Now
- Brooke Favero @ Somewhere in the Middle
- Myrna Foster @ Night Writer
- Ally Beecher @ Kid Lit Frenzy
- Barbara Watson @ Novel and Nouveau
- Deb Marshall @ Just Deb!
- Anita Laydon Miller's Middle Grade Blog
- Michael G-G @ Middle Grade Mafioso
- Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles
- Ms. Yingling @ Ms. Yingling Reads
- Jennifer Rumberger
- Pam Torres @ So I'm Fifty
- Mary @ Writer's Butt Does Not Apply to Me
- The Accidental Novelist
- G.S. Prendergast @ Angelhorn
- Gina Carey
- Nye Louwen - My Spirit
Happy Monday!
sounds like a hoot! and you can tell it's dripping with voice and humor. thanks for letting us know :)
ReplyDeleteThis one looks good! You always find such good books for MMGM! :)
ReplyDeleteI relish having your posts to look back through when I want a good book for my kids (and me, to be perfectly honest). Your recommendations are spot on.
ReplyDeleteAnd ooooh, *looks around* I love the new look of your blog!
Catherine Denton
I am really happy that I found this blog. I enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteJust for the title I will pick this one up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feature.
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ReplyDeleteSusanne Drazic
http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com
This sounds so great! And something my son would like...I have a bunch of titles for him from MMGMs today.
ReplyDeleteI love that you always spotlight the fun reads! And this has a great cover!
ReplyDelete1920's gangsters, time travel and magical coins! What a great mix!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review and intro to this fun book lovely Shannon! Take care
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Seems like a great pick! Need to look into it, thanks for the review! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great boy book. I love the magic coins part of it.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like one that Michael G-G should read.
Sounds good. I'm a sucker for time travel stories. I think it's because I secretly keep hoping I'll find a way to do it ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool concept! One of my sons collects ancient coins, so he'd probably especially love this book! Thanks Shannon!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get me some magic coins? Heck I'll just take a mound of regular coins. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation, Shannon!
You always find the coolest MG books. Much better than what my boys come up--which is pretty much nada.
ReplyDeleteWow, you cover such great books!
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Thanks for the review - this one sounds like a good one!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...sounds like my kind of read and one to recommend to the kiddos! Thanks for sharing this one. I've pinned it to Pinterest...my new "thing". Created folder for all the MMGM reads.
ReplyDeleteOoo, this sounds like a great time travel adventure. Thanks for the info!
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