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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
MAYSOON ZAYID, THE GIRL WHO CAN CAN
A chapter book and one that will also resonate with middle grade readers. I had never heard of Maysoon Zayid, This non-fiction look at her life assured me that I will never forget her. Growing up, Maysoon’s dream is to … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (2/16/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of CITY SPIES EUROPA by James Ponti. ••Jemima Pett has the second in the series she reviewed in the autumn, Treachery by Michael E. Wills, about evacuees on the … Continue reading
CITY SPIES EUROPA
The first book in tie CITY SPIES series hit the shelves for the first time in 2021. The popularity of this unique story brought five sequels: GOLDEN GATE FORBIDDEN CITY CITY OF THE DEAD MISSION MANHATTAN LONDON CALLING Now in … Continue reading
THE WIZARD’S WAY
Two sisters face tremendous challenges in a fantasy world all new to them. Twelve-year old Katie and her younger sister Jenny live in Minneapolis with their mom. Divorce in their family has upset both girls. Dad seems to never want … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (2/09/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of SOME OF US ARE BRAVE by Saadia Faruqi. ••Susan Uhlig liked the historical novel WAR GAMES by Alan Gratz. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with … Continue reading
SOME OF US ARE BRAVE
Four very different kids experience Hurricane Harvey, the devastating tropical storm that hit the city of Houston in August of 2017. The chapters rotate among the characters. They include: Yasir Manzoor who hopes to become the next soccer captain of … Continue reading
HYPERGIFTED
This newest addition to the “Gifted” series can be read on its own. You can always go back and checkout the popular predecessors, UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. HYPERGIFTED refers to one of the main characters, 12-year-old Noah Youkilis, who has an … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (2/02/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I have a review of THE AFTERMYTH by Tracy Wolff. ••Susan Uhlig recommends HOW TO TELL A TRUE STORY by Tricia Springstubb. ••Carol Baldwin welcomes young author Isabelle Knight and her review of … Continue reading
THE AFTERMYTH
If you are looking for a engaging fantasy that blends Greek Mythology, new friendships, magical mystery, and characters you won’t forget, look no further than The Aftermyth. Also–you should love long books. At 448 pages it is not a quick … Continue reading
CAMP MONSTER
Nothing scary about this monster story. Instead, young readers hooked on graphic novels will be entertained by the fun plot. Here’s what to expect: Tasha’s family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren’t enough Yetis … Continue reading
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