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.

MIDDLE GRADE in the NEWS—5/17/18

Here are several news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed the past week (If you missed any of the previous posts click here to see them all): 1. The biggest trend in books these days are middle grade graphic novels. … Continue reading →

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MMGM for 5/14/18

The #MMGM LINKS for May 14, 2018 (Click on the happy check-mark to read their post) I have a review of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF GWENDOLYN GRAY by B.A. Williamson. Scroll down to read or select my green check-mark. Author, … Continue reading →

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THE MARVELOUS ADVENTURES OF GWENDOLYN GRAY

WELCOME TO MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Book covers are there to convince you to read a story. A great cover can also provide visual hints to the plot. This new fantasy tale (Due out this week) succeeds on both counts … Continue reading →

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A Decade of Love

Ten years ago. It doesn’t seem that long. At the time I had spent a good portion of my adult life thinking about my desire to write for kids. The problem was I didn’t know how to get started. A … Continue reading →

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MMGM for 5/7/18

The #MMGM LINKS for May 7, 2018 (Click on a golden star to read their post) I have a review of WHATSHISFACE by Gordon Korman. Scroll down to read or select the gold star. (ALSO:  The BIG NEWS this Thursday … Continue reading →

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WHATSHISFACE by Gordon Korman

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Be sure to also check back this Thursday for  my interview with Kathi Appelt and the tenth anniversary of her Newbery Honor book, THE UNDERNEATH. A huge giveaway, too!) But first enjoy today’s review: … Continue reading →

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OUR NATION’S DOCUMENTS

New this month from the timely folks at TIME FOR KIDS is a look at the words that have shaped our country. With politics in the news every minute of the day, children are taking an increased interest in the … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE… IN THE NEWS 5/3/18

Here are a few news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed the past week (If you missed any of the previous posts click here to see them all): 1. An article in Publisher’s Weekly, Navigating Middle Grade Books, is an … Continue reading →

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MMGM for 4/30/18

The #MMGM LINKS for APRIL 30, 2018 It’s National Oatmeal Cookie and National Raisin Day! (Click on an image to read their post) I have a review of RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD. You can scroll down to … Continue reading →

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RUNNING on the ROOF of the WORLD

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! This novel was previously released in the UK in 2017 and this week it arrives in the states with a new cover. Trust me, it’s much better than the original cover. The story … Continue reading →

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