Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

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About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...always striving to reach the next peak in my life and career.

FOLLOW THE WATER

This is not a fantasy or some made-up science fiction tale. Instead what readers experience is a brave girl doing what seems would be impossible. Nearly 55 years ago seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother were at the Lima, Peru … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (4/20/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE SPIDER STRIKES by Michael P. Stradlin. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Van Hoang and a giveaway of her MG contemporary, Auntie Q’s Golden Claws Nail … Continue reading

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THE SPIDER STRIKES

The third book in the engaging Web of the Spider series can be read on its own as they each feature a different character’s viewpoint. Set in Heroldsburg, Germany before the start of World War II, three friends are dealing … Continue reading

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AMI MOON & the GALACTIC PEACEKEEPERS

The debut graphic in this new series has some promise, despite a rather choppy story telling experience. The setting is Andromeda, a galaxy full of surprises and quirky characters. Ami Moon is the only human involved with the Galactic Peacekeepers … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (4/13/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of LIANNA AND THE HOMBIT by Valinora Troy. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is doing a review of Jennifer Nielsen’s MG contemporary, The Free State of Jax, and … Continue reading

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LIANNA AND THE HOMBIT

I’ve looked forward to this fantasy story since I first heard about it from the author, MMGM frequent contributor, Valinora Troy. It was worth the wait. Lianna at just 13-years-old has lost her father. She’s sent to live with her … Continue reading

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TABLE TITANS CLUB – SNEAK ATTACK

This fun graphic series returns with the second title. A beginning two pages highlights each of the five club members with some brief background information on each. Very helpful if you have not read the original Table Titan’s Club. The … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (4/6/2026)

  ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances by Kimberly Behre Kenna. ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Jill Tew and a giveaway of … Continue reading

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Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances

Losing a sibling is a terrible thing to experience. It’s even more traumatic when you are just 13 and your twin sister has died. Our protagonist, Lola, feels responsible for the loss. The two of them always shared a treasured … Continue reading

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Princess Academy: The Graphic Novel

The original Princess Academy story hit the shelves for the first time over 20 year ago. The novel became an instant favorite for many and won a Newberry honor award. The story is set in a mountain town, a place … Continue reading

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