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.

Blog Award

Awards are great, especially when you get one. This blog has been honored by Middle Shelf Online Magazine as one of the best blogs for “for promoting and exemplifying the spirit of middle grade books.” Thank you! If you’d like … Continue reading

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Nine Best Baseball Books for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Baseball spring training is in full swing this week in places like Arizona and Florida. If you or your baseball loving middle grader can’t wait for the season to start, here are nine books about our nation’s pastime that never … Continue reading

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Middle Grade March is this Weekend

You can click on the image to get all the details. It starts midnight on March 1st. Find a middle grade title you have wanted to read and dig in! I’m signed up, though time may only allow me to … Continue reading

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THE 7th LEVEL for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

One goal I had for this year was to shorten my list of middle grade books to read, and so far I’ve been doing a fairly good job. THE SEVENTH LEVEL has been on the list for some time – … Continue reading

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THE YEAR THE SWALLOWS CAME EARLY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I have read many stories recently with young male protagonists. I decided it was time to balance that out. After a lengthy online search to come up with a few female heroines, DESTINY REWRITTEN by Kathryn Fitzmaurice surfaced. I liked … Continue reading

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THE PET WAR for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

First off, I have a love/hate reaction with the cover. Scholastic knows their marketing in that kids (and many big kids) love a good story about animals. The dog and cat are cute, (that’s why I picked it off the … Continue reading

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Quick Reads for the Reluctant Reader

I’ve worked with quite a few kids who would rather be dragged by a fast moving snowmobile with their teeth attached to a rope than actually read a book. When I hand them one of these word filled wonders they … Continue reading

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33 MINUTES… for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Looking for a heartwarming story of lifelong friendship between two boys? How about  a plot that shows how forgiveness is the cornerstone of two best friend’s relationship? Well, you won’t find it in 33 MINUTES… UNTIL MORGAN STURTZ KICKS MY … Continue reading

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Phineas L. MacGuire Series for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I accidentally ran into this book series, otherwise Phineas L. MacGuire would have remained an unknown for me. While at the local library, lost in the shelves of children’s novel section, I rounded the corner and my knee connected with … Continue reading

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FREAKY FAST FRANKIE JOE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The sign of a good book for me is after finishing the last word, I want to read more. What does happen to Frankie Joe, a most endearing character, as he takes on the next chapter in his life? I’d … Continue reading

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