Monday, August 12, 2013

MMGM -- Penumbras by Braden Bell

 
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. 
 
 
 
 


This is a series that has flown way too far under the radar. The second book, Penumbras, was released just last month. If you are fan of MG fantasy and magic, this is a don't-miss, absolutely SPECTACULAR series! I love it. My sons love it. My daughter loves it. You'll love it, too, I promise.
 
 
The Kindling Blurb:
All thirteen-year-old Connor Dell wants to do is pass pre-algebra, play lacrosse, and possibly kiss Melanie Stephens, but when a run-in with the school bully ignites strange powers inside him, Connor's normal teenage life goes up in flames. Now he'll need his new powers to defeat the Darkness that's coming for him. Fast-paced and original, this book's guaranteed to keep you guessing!
 
Penumbras Blurb:
Conner, Lexa, and Melanie are back! Just when they think life is normal again, a dangerous shadow creature begins to hunt them. The trio must develop their powers in order to conquer this new peril and protect their school. Filled with action and even more magic, this book continues the exciting adventure in the Middle School Magic series.
  
 
Author Braden Bell is wonderfully approachable online, and I know he'd be happy to do any interviews or guest posts for your blogs. I adore him almost as much as his books!
 


10 comments:

  1. Sounds like a good series. If I whittle down my TBR list, I might check it out.

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  2. Wow. These look great. I think my grandkids will really like them. Thanks for telling me about them.

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  3. Thank you so much, Shannon! What a nice surprise for me.

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  4. I have heard such great things about this series. I look forward to checking it out. Glad to hear your son and daughter both enjoyed it!
    ~Jess

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  5. This does sound like a great series. Thanks for the heads-up. :-)

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  6. Oh my gosh this does sound good and what a great one to add to my recommend to kids list. Did not know the series unti, now. Thanks Shannon!

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  7. Pretty rave review - sounds like a series worth reading. I love discovering books under the radar, so thanks!

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  8. The Kindling was on my Goodreads TBR; now I have more reason to look for it and its sequel. Thanks!

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  9. So glad I stopped by today. These look like books my girls would like. They are crazy for science fiction stories these days! :)

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