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Fortress Fiction

MJ is an aspiring author. He loves stories of transformation and heroism, but the craft of stringing sentences together to make someone feel something they know isn"t real has a charm all its own. Join him as he studies stories and chronicles his creative endeavors.Visit MJMunoz.com for more analysis, art and fiction.

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16:33

Is The Nixie's Song Off Key? - Beyond The Spiderwick...

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/08/07

The Nixie’s Song by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi is the first book in the sequel series to The Spiderwick Chronicles. It brings back the magic, mystery, and fae creatures—but does it go too far with its tone?In this episode of Fortress Fiction, I explore what worked, what didn’t, and why one jarring insult nearly pulled the whole story apart for me. I also talk about how the book handles character growth and whether it's a good fit for young readers.SHOW NOTES -

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26:19

Kid-Lit Audit: 30+ Middle Grade Books Reviewed: What...

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/07/22

Looking for clean, powerful, age-appropriate books for your kids or students?Author and parent MJ Muñoz shares his personal audit of 30+ middle grade books—including classics, modern titles, and unexpected picks.Books that inspire.Books that disturb.Books that should come with a warning label.If you care about what kids are reading, this is for you.Featuring books by:– Louisa May Alcott– Lloyd Alexander– Frances Hodgson Burnett– George MacDonald– Tui T. Sutherland– Katherine Paterson– J.M. Barrie–

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25:56

The Hidden Peril of Wing of Fire - Wings of Fire Book...

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/04/25

What did you think of Wings of Fire Book 1 The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #FOTRESSFICTION #Fantasy #WingsofFireSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/04/25/ff16/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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9:15

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 9 |CXC44

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/04/24

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 9 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/04/24/cxc44/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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8:08

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 8 |CXC43

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/04/18

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 8 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/04/18/cxc43/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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40:10

The Secret Garden: Where Magic and Science Become One...

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/04/11

Does Frances Hodgson Burnett hold a place of honor or scorn in the Fortress Fiction? What do you think and why?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/04/11/ff15/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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13:13

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 7 |CXC42

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/04/04

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 7 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/04/04/cxc42/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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14:36

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 6 |CXC41

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/03/21

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 6 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/03/21/cxc41/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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10:31

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 5 |CXC40

Fortress Fiction ·

2025/03/07

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 5 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/03/07/cxc40/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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22:53

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 4 |CXC39

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/12/13

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 3 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/12/13/cxc39/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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7:16

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 11 |CXC38

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/18

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 10 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/18/cxc38/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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11:54

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 3 |CXC37

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/15

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 3 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/15/cxc37/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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9:13

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 10 |CXC36

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/14

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 10 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/14/cxc36/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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13:59

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 9 |CXC35

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/13

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 9 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/13/cxc35/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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10:04

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 8 |CXC34

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/12

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 8 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/12/cxc34/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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7:44

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 7 |CXC33

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/11

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 7 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/11/cxc33/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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10:32

The Book of Three Chapter by Chapter 2 |cxc32

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/08

What did you think of The Book of Three Chapter 2 by Lloyd Alexander?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheBookof Three #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/08/cxc32/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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5:57

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 6 |CXC31

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/07

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 4 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/07/cxc31/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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5:02

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 5 |CXC30

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/06

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 4 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/06/cxc30/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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11:51

The Secret Garden Chapter by Chapter 4 |CXC29

Fortress Fiction ·

2024/11/05

What did you think of The Secret Garden Chapter 4 by Frances Hodgson Burnett?#amreading #middlegrade #bookreview #Book #ChapterXChapter #TheSecretGarden #FOTRESSFICTIONSOURCE - https://mjmunoz.com/2024/11/05/cxc29/SOE CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/soe/

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