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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (August 3, 2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of GHOST IN THE NIGHT by Tiffany D. Jackson. ••Susan Uhlig was delighted with Beth Ferry’s first middle grade novel, GROWING HOME. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is … Continue reading
GHOST IN THE NIGHT
Many years ago I visited the city of Savannah, Georgia for just a day. I should have stayed longer to soak in the town’s amazing history. GHOST IN THE NIGHT gives you many details about this coastal city through the … Continue reading
NEW TITLES FROM NOMAD PRESS
Classrooms usually have a set curriculum. Those enthusiastic young learners who have already mastered the objectives are sometimes forgotten. What they need is a differentiation of their learning from the norm. It’s often a difficult task for teachers who might … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (7/27/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE LAW OF SOLITUDE by Anthony Peckham. ••Katy Kramp @ alibrarymama reviews 4 Fantasy Series Starters for Kids: An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros & Magic, The Genie … Continue reading
THE LAW OF SOLITUDE
The final story in the Children of the Black Glass trilogy will please readers who have read the first two. I recommend doing just that even though you can read this one on its own. If you dive into this story first … Continue reading
MAX A LITTLE AXOLOTL-Book 2 BREAKING OUT
If you didn’t know much about the mole salamander known as an axolotl, then this is an entertaining place to start. Max is back in book 2 and he has been attending Coral Elementary aquarium school where he doesn’t feel … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (7/20/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of ADVENTURE IN THE CITY OF STORIES by Emma Otherguy ••Susan Uhlig raced through the mystery THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY ART ATTACK by James Ponti. ••Max @ Completely Full … Continue reading
SAMA CRUSHES THE CODE
When computers first became a reality for home and school use, many students and teachers were hooked on leaning how to code; how to create their own web page. I got so good at doing just that I ended up … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (7/13/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of FIFTH GRADE TOP DOGS by Jerry Spinelli. ••Susan Uhlig enjoyed the timely story, THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY, by Angela Cervantes. ••Natalie Aguirre @ … Continue reading
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