Greg Pattridge
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BRAIN CANDY 2
In 2019 I featured the first BRAIN CANDY book for kids. I’m a kid at heart because this big adult also enjoyed the fun format filled with facts. I was happy to see a second book in the series released … Continue reading
MMGM for January 18, 2021
NOTE: The winner of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS is Natalie Aguirre. She’s the inspiration behind Literary Rambles where you’ll find great posts every week. Congratulations! Click to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in … Continue reading
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Tagged Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM
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MY NAME IS LAYLA
This new contemporary story explores all that is not going right for Layla. She’s dealing with reading difficulties, a single parent home where Mom works nights and sleeps in the daytime, and learning about friendships—both new and old. At less … Continue reading
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SPACE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Space Encyclopedia, 2nd Ed Written and illustrated by internationally recognized astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics David A. Aguilar, this is THE authoritative book about our universe, jam packed with everything kids … Continue reading
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MMGM for January 11, 2021
Click a snowflake to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. Alston plus a GIVEAWAY! Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews debut … Continue reading
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Tagged Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, Middle Grade Book Reviews, MMGM
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AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS (+ A GIVEAWAY!)
Middle grade fantasy has many beloved characters and series. Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl come to mind. But now there’s a new strong-willed protagonist and her name is Amari Peters. She’s a character that can proudly take her … Continue reading
NERDlet: ANIMALS
New series alert! Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package–and this little book is an animal nerd’s dream!In this little animal “Nerdlet” you’ll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing creatures in the animal kingdom–and what makes them so complex. … Continue reading
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Tagged Middle Grade Non-Fiction, National Geographic Kids, Nerdlet animals
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MMGM for January 4, 2021
Click any HAPPY NEW YEAR! to reach a post: For my first ALWAYS in the MIDDLE review of 2021 I have OTTO P. … Continue reading
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MMGM for December 28, 2020
Good bye 2020!! Click on a red book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have my annual GOLDEN CUP AWARDS with favorite moments in MG this past … Continue reading
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