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.

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018

Coming up next Monday is  a Merry Christmas Marvelous Middle Grade Monday. I’ll have the Golden Cup Awards revealing my favorite moments from MG books. There’s also a giveaway of two $25 Amazon gift cards (Get the gift you really … Continue reading →

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MMGM FOR 12/18/2017

  It’s That Holiday Season! The LINKS for December 18, 2017 (Click on an ornament to take you to their site) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT—MMGM is open for business next Monday on Christmas Day. I’ll have my favorite MG moments to share. … Continue reading →

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REFUGEE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Thanks to Patricia Tilton at Children’s Books Heal for recommending this one several months ago. It took a long time to reach the top of my to read pile but the wait was worth the time spent turning the pages. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

YIKES! We’re down to just 10 shopping days until Christmas. No need to panic with these last minute gifts from the talented folks at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. First up is a fun page-turner: Weird But True! Christmas: 300 Festive Facts … Continue reading →

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MMGM for 12/11/17

It’s That Holiday Season! The LINKS for December 11, 2017 (Click on an ornament to take you to their site) Welcome to another great set of links. Below are my thoughts on MAGNUS CHASE and the GODS of ASGARD: THE … Continue reading →

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MAGNUS CHASE and the GODS of ASGARD: THE SHIP OF THE DEAD

It’s MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! We come to the final book in this epic North Mythology series. Magnus is 16 and I would have put his character solidly in the YA category. But rules are made to be broken and … Continue reading →

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EVOLUTION—HOW LIFE ADAPTS TO A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

This science title will have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fans cheering. Filled with interesting facts, essential questions, and interactive projects, EVOLUTION is a must have for classrooms and home. Here’s the official blurb from Nomad Press: Why do humans … Continue reading →

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MMGM for 12/4/17

It’s That Holiday Season! The LINKS for December 4, 2017 (Click on an ornament to take you to their site) Happy December! Below are my thoughts on THE SEARCH OF THE LOST PROPHECY by William Meyer (Also linked via the … Continue reading →

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THE SEARCH FOR THE LOST PROPHECY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I featured the first book in the Horace j. Edwards and the Time Keepers series last Friday. THE SECRET OF THE SCARAB BEETLE kicked things off with a trip to ancient Egypt. The time travel mystery continues with THE SEARCH … Continue reading →

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THE SECRET OF THE SCARAB BEETLE

This first book in the HORACE j. EDWARDS and the TIME KEEPERS series came out last year. I’m featuring it today in anticipation of my review next week on Marvelous Middle Grade Monday of Book Two: THE SEARCH FOR THE … Continue reading →

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