Are there any fun activities that can help children take the leap into middle-grade novels?
I think one of the most fun ways to take the leap into middle-grade novels is to get connected. There are lots of series with dedicated websites that offer fun activities, tips, and information. I created the Mallory website and my blog just for this reason. My readers tell me they love visiting the Mallory website and taking the quizzes after they’ve read a book. They also like the recipes (especially the Never Fail Fudge!) and printouts. I think it makes for a broader, more fun reading experience. I also think middle-grade readers like to communicate directly with authors which is why I started blogging. How many books in the Mallory series have been published so far, and can you give us a glimpse of what the future holds for Mallory McDonald? The 14th book in the series, Mallory in the Spotlight, just came out this fall. There are going to be 20 books in the Mallory series which means I get to spend lots of time thinking about Mallory’s future. I don’t want to give away too much, bu
