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.

THE LEMONADE WAR-A Graphic Novel Adaptation

The Lemonade War was first published in 2007 and sold a whopping 2 million plus copies worldwide. There were five more books in the series and with this new graphic novel adaption, a fresh group of fans are sure to … Continue reading

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HISTORY SMASHERS-EARTH DAY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

HAPPY EARTH DAY! The first one was celebrated back in April of 1970. History Smashers is a look our concerns about the planet we call home long before and after that first Earth Day. Our journey begins with early settlers … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 4/21/2025

  It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Valinora Troy shares … Continue reading

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THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES

This heartfelt story features a boy named Finn Connelly. His father was a firefighter and a hero who died two years ago. Finn is not a hero, given the fact he’s failing 7th grade. Things only get worse when Finn … Continue reading

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FANTASTIC FLORA

Beware! This is not magical realism or fantasy. No fiction here either. What you will find is an eye opening look at the many fascinating plants living in our world. The book is divided into four sections, an engaging format … Continue reading

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THE RIGHT CALL

A compelling look at the pressures of youth baseball on players, parents, and umpires. The story unfolds not in the typical way but in a series of texts, articles, and emails. It works to perfection and will engage the reading … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 4/14/2025

  It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Jennifer Rummel has … Continue reading

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THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS

But we’re not okay. And I don’t see how we ever will be again. Those are the last lines of the brief beginning pages of the story that lies ahead. This beginning section is titled NOW, and we see more … Continue reading

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THE ADVENTURE TO THE ANCIENT ICEBERG

A flying bus, talking dogs, and an angry Yeti are enough to entice any reader. The main human characters, ten-year-old twins Axi and Brandon, add the perfect touch to this memorable adventure. It all begins when a package arrives asking … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 4/7/2025

  It’s time to celebrate our fantastic contributors! Each week I will randomly draw the name of a devoted MMGM blogger and reward them with the top spot in the lineup. The MMGM all-star for today is… Susan Uhlig is … Continue reading

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