Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela chats with Susanne Gervay, author of "Heroes of the Secret Underground," and Julie chats to Kate Foster, author of "Paws."
About Susanne's book:
Heroes of the Secret Underground:
A timely and powerful time-slip story inspired by the author's family in Budapest during the Holocaust
Louie lives with her brothers, Bert and Teddy, in a hotel run by their grandparents. It is one of Sydney's grand old buildings, rich in history ... and in secrets.
When a rose-gold locket, once thought lost, is uncovered, it sends Louie and her brothers spinning back in time. Back to a world at war: Budapest in the winter of 1944, where their grandparents are hiding secrets of their own ...
From bestselling author Susanne Gervay comes a heart-racing timeslip story inspired by her own family's escape from Budapest during the Holocaust.
Author website: Susanne Gervay (sgervay.com)
About Kate's book:
Paws:
At home, Alex's best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. But that is harder than he ever expected.
A touching story about learning that friendship isn't one size fits all and is often found where you least expect it.
Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex and, as an autistic person, change can be terrifying. With the first day of high school only a couple of months away, Alex is sure that having a friend by his side will help. So, he's devised a plan - impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin.
This should be a walk in the park . . . right?
Author website: kate foster, children's AUTHOR! - Home (kfosterbooks.com)
Kate's Middle Grade Book recommendations:
Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick | 9781913102203 | Booktopia
Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters by Jordan Kopy Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters, Theodora Hendrix by Jordan Kopy | 9781406392616 | Booktopia
The Switching Hour by Damaris Young The Switching Hour by Damaris Young | 9781407195049 | Booktopia
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