Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Nelson 1: Pumpkins and Aliens, by Andrew Levins, Illustrated by Katie Kear, and Julie reviews "Gargantis," by Thomas Taylor, Illustrated by Thom Booth.  Plus, Jacqueline Harvey stops into the Mavens hot seat for an interview. Author Links: https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/andrew-levinsIllustrator Links:  https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/katie-kearWant this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need!Title: Nelson 1: Pumpkins and AliensAuthor: Andrew LevinsIllustrator: Katie KearFormat: BookPublisher: PuffinDate: 31 March 2020ISBN: 9781760893347Author Links: Illustrator Links:  Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need!Title: GargantisAuthor: Thomas TaylorIllustrator: Thom BoothFormat: BookPublisher: Walker AustraliaDate: April 20 2020ISBN: 9781406386295Author Links: https://alisoncroggon.com/Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need!Title: Threads of MagicAuthor: Alison CrogganFormat: BookPublisher: Walker Books AustraliaDate: 1 March 2020ISBN: 9781406384741Interview: Jacqueline HarveyAuthors Links: http://jacquelineharvey.com.au/Want this book in your local library? Here's what you'll need!Title: Kensy and Max : FreefallAuthor:  Jacqueline HarveyFormat: BookPublisher: Penguin Random HouseDate: 3 March 2020ISBN: 9780143796985To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.comOr to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.comAnd for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.netHave a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middlegrademavens/message