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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: THE BIG GIVEAWAY

THE BIG GIVEAWAY OF SALTWATER TAFFY 2500 books loaded into an RV and close to 400 miles and oh yeah, 17 degrees every single morning in the south. I was able to hit 4 Boys & Girls Clubs…the Headquarters for … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE READING: Bad Habit Thinking

MIDDLE GRADE READING: Bad Habit Thinking Written by, Eric DelaBarre If allowed, a single middle grade thought can trip…you…out.  During the formidable years of middle school, life is stuck on hyper-speed and everything seems to be a matter of life … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE BOREDOM: Think Again

MIDDLE GRADE BOREDOM: Think Again Written by Eric DelaBarre Are you really bored as a middle grade kid or are you just being lazy?  What does it mean to be bored or “bide one’s time?”  The Webster’s Dictionary, one of … Continue reading →

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Set in the seaside town of Port Townsend, Washington, Saltwater Taffy is an award-winning children’s adventure novel following the lives of five “tweenage” friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless New Orleans pirate, Jean … Continue reading →

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