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 FAVORITE SITCOMS

A middle grade television script and a novel look very different, but they do share similar traits. A beginning, middle, and end for sure. There’s also a problem that must be solved in 30-60 minutes on TV and by the … Continue reading

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DIEGO’S DRAGON BOOK 4 for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The full title wouldn’t quite fit so here’s the full scoop – DIEGO’S DRAGON BOOK FOUR: MAZES, MONSTERS AND MYTHICAL HEROES Previously I reviewed DIEGO’S DRAGON Book One (SPIRITS OF THE SUN); Book Two (DRAGONS OF THE DARK RIFT); and … Continue reading

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THE NOCTURNALS: THE MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTIONS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Middle grade books with animals often have humans sharing the pages. Not so here. With this new story it’s all about the animals and specifically ones that choose nighttime to roam. The main characters are a fox, a sugar glider, … Continue reading

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CURIOSITY HOUSE GIVEAWAY WINNER

     Congratulations to SUSAN OLSON. She is the winner of the Curiosity House prize package. I will be sending her book one and two along with a nifty set of character cards. Susan is an author and reviews time travel … Continue reading

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CURIOSITY HOUSE: THE SCREAMING STATUE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday EXTRA!

This second book in the Curiosity House series is released next week. You can find my interview with one of the characters, Sam-Strongboy, and the two authors by clicking the link HERE. Comment either here or on that post (or … Continue reading

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CURIOSITY HOUSE: THE SCREAMING STATUE Blog Tour for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Welcome to a special blog tour stop for CURIOSITY HOUSE: THE SCREAMING STATUE. Other tour stops this week include  MIDDLE GRADE MAFIA  (Tuesday); LITERARY HOOTS (Wednesday); UNLEASHING READERS (Thursday); and ME, MYSELF, AND I (Friday). Last year I featured a … Continue reading

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Giveaway Results

The winner of Cici Reno#MiddleSchoolMatchmaker is Sue Kooky. She reviews books on her blog, KITTY CAT AT THE LIBRARY.  Enjoy the book and thanks to all those that commented.

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National Geographic Shines with New Releases

Happy Earth Day tomorrow! Did you know 2016 is the 100th year anniversary of the founding of the National Parks Service? Time sure flies! And, through the Every Kid in a Park program, 4th graders can visit ANY national park for free … Continue reading

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A Chat with Kristina Springer- Author of CiCi Reno:#MiddleSchoolMatchmaker

I posted my review of CiCi Reno:#Middle School Matchmaker yesterday on Marvelous Middle Grade Monday. You may comment on that post, or today’s, or both for a chance to win a giveaway of this great new title. (U.S. and Canadian … Continue reading

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CiCi Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Today is the review, and tomorrow I have a special interview with the author, Kristina Springer, on launch day of this fun new MG novel, Cici Reno #MiddleSchoolMatchmaker. Comment either today or tomorrow and receive an entry (or two) into … Continue reading

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