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.

CYBILS AWARDS ANNOUNCED!!

Yes, the entire list is here, from book apps and picture books through YA and non-fiction. It’s an impressive collection of literature. What’s even more exciting is the book ALWAYS in the MIDDLE nominated for the MG Fiction Award has … Continue reading →

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ELVIS AND THE UNDERDOGS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

…Or in longer words ELVIS AND THE UNDERDOGS – SECRETS, SECRET SERVICE, AND ROOM SERVICE. Yes, that’s got to be the longest title for a sequel or any other book this year.  I came across the first book in this … Continue reading →

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SPACE CASE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

This hefty volume won’t attract reluctant readers, but for everyone else, there’s a lot to like about this moon based mystery. Twelve-year-old Dashiel has his hands full as he tries to figure out who killed one of the top scientists … Continue reading →

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What book started your love of reading?

Each February, a school I once worked at has a yearly reading celebration.  It’s an “I Love Reading” theme all month with book fairs, author visits, writing workshops, reading contests, and guests each day sharing an answer to the question … Continue reading →

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THE WAY TO STAY IN DESTINY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I was getting to the end of this short book and found myself wishing for more, wishing there was a way to stay in Destiny. Sometimes an author creates a bond for her readers with the setting and characters and … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF DARCY LANE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Preteen girls will love this new title. It’s filled with much of what they’re thinking about or currently facing: New friends, old friends, cute boys, getting rid of old toys, and going shopping for… YIKES… a first bra (It may … Continue reading →

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WHERE I BELONG for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Mary Downing Hahn. She’s had a prolific writing career that began in 1979. You may have read one of her titles without realizing there are many more out there to enjoy.  WHERE I BELONG is her 32nd book. This story … Continue reading →

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Always in the Middle and Moving Forward

There is a lot to report as I get started on the new year… 1. Several months ago I nominated NICKEL BAY NICK by Dean Pitchford for the 2014 Cybils (Children and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards) in the Middle … Continue reading →

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Counting by 7s for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Before diving into this first review for 2015, here are the results of the drawing  for two fantastic book packages: The four book package goes to….Rosi Hollinbeck at The Write Stuff The three book package goes to…Andrea Mack at That’s … Continue reading →

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Favorite Middle Grade Reads 2014

I’m all filled up. Not from holiday dining but from reading a total of 68 MG books this year! What better time than now to celebrate my favorites for 2014. Yes, it’s the second annual Always in the Middle GOLDEN … Continue reading →

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