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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL ZOO
A mystery for upper middle graders (ages 10-14) who enjoy a unique sci-fi plot. Thirteen-year-old Ava narrates the story and it’s pretty unbelievable. Ava lives with her Uncle Pete at the Extraterrestrial Zoo. Many years ago extraterrestrials arrived on Earth. … Continue reading
STEVE L. McEVIL and the TWISTED SISTER
The final book in this graphic novel series follows STEVE L. McEVIL (2022), and STEVE L. McEVIL and the SECOND WIND (2023). You can get by reading this third book without having read the first two, but you’ll find a … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 3/10/25
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… Natalie Aguirre @ … Continue reading
I KNOW WHAT UFO DID LAST SUMMER
This new science fiction story features three 12-year-olds who are the highlight of the tale. The author nailed it perfectly in capturing each of their personalities. Front and center is Marv (code name: Gold Leader) who narrates. He is obsessed … Continue reading
ONE LITTLE GOAT
The Jewish holiday of Passover occurs this year after sundown on April 12th and continues for 8 days. This festive event celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Although not Jewish myself, I learned about the tradition throughout … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 3/3/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of RACING THE CLOUDS by Sydney Dunlap. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is participating in the Lady Luck Giveaway Hop with a lot of middle grade giveaway choices. Sue Heavenrich is over … Continue reading
RACING THE CLOUDS
A contemporary family drama sure to tug at your heartstrings. Thirteen-year-old Sage is an endearing main character with a lot of emotion to deal with in her life. Sage is upset about what she did last November and wishes she … Continue reading
NAT A CHANCE
It all began with NAT ENOUGH, the graphic novel about Natalie and the beginning of her middle school years. She learns to focus on who she is rather than who she isn’t. Now comes the sixth installment of the series … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/24/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of TEAR THIS DOWN by Barbara Dee. Jennifer Rummel reviews the graphic novel, FRESH START. Susan Uhlig was blown away by the wonderful near future novel in verse, ALONE, by Megan E. … Continue reading
TEAR THIS DOWN
Freya is a 7th grader in the small town of Wellstone. She’s a girl with a lot of questions, especially when something doesn’t seem right. After choosing Benjamin Wellstone, the town’s namesake for a school project, Freya discovers that Mr. … Continue reading
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