Episode 82: Interview with Susanne Gervay / Interview with Kate Foster

Middle Grade Mavens

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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