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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
THE MIRACULOUS
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The death of a family member is never easy, especially for someone like the always happy main character, Wunder. He isn’t sure how to deal with a death of his baby sister. The … Continue reading
INTO THE DEEP—An Exploration of Our Oceans
The second non-fiction book in my MG holiday gift guide takes us out to sea. Open this book on your lap for a journey unlike none other. It begins as you climb aboard the research vessel, Meteor, where you take … Continue reading
JOURNEY TO JO’BURG
Apartheid took hold of South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. Racial segregation was the law and non-whites were treated as a lower class—one that restricted their rights. This re-release of the award winning JOURNEY TO JO’BURG comes as … Continue reading
MMGM for 12/9/19
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! In case you’re planning ahead, I’ll be posting the MMGM lineup every Monday this month. Today at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing MAX EINSTEIN REBELS WITH A CAUSE by James Patterson and … Continue reading
MAX EINSTEIN—REBELS WITH A CAUSE
IT”S MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Be sure to check out all the other MMGM bloggers today. I was a little apprehensive starting with the second book in the series (Max Einstein The Genius Experiment began it all), but this turned … Continue reading
NERD A to Z
The holiday time is near and you may be wondering what to give to the middle grader in your life. Why not a non-fiction book? They can provide hours of reading and visual delights. I have five new favorites to … Continue reading
MMGM for 12-2-2019
IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Happy December! In case you’re planning ahead, I’ll be posting the MMGM lineup every Monday this month. Today at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing DOG DRIVEN by Terry Lynn Johnson plus a … Continue reading
DOG DRIVEN (With a Giveaway)
IT”S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Stargardt disease causes progressive damage to the center of the retina, the area responsible for sharp straight-ahead vision. Usually discovered during childhood or adolescence, the disease has no cure. Driving a dog sled doesn’t … Continue reading
Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
This new series from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS is the perfect size (6.5 inches by 6.5 inches) to be enjoyed on the road, school, or at home. It’s a fun reveal for many things we take for granted. Here’s the official … Continue reading
DON’T READ THIS BOOK BEFORE DINNER
GROSS SICKENING REPUGNANT NAUSEATING Need I say more? Why yes, middle graders are going to love this new title from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. Here’s the vile and disgusting background straight from the source: ********************** From wretched rodents and beastly bugs … Continue reading
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