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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
Finding the Right Time to Write
In my past I’ve written research articles and created curriculum units. I found that the energy to do technical type of writing could occur at any time of the day. If I had a few hours I could plunge right … Continue reading
WHEN YOU REACH ME for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I used to teach a Newbery Medal winner reading unit to sixth graders. It was one of my favorites, but the students rarely shared in my enthusiasm. In fact they hated the unit. It seems books that adults choose as … Continue reading
LIAR & SPY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
LIAR & SPY, by Rebecca Stead, has become one of my favorite books on the shelf. The bonds of friendship for past and new friends is explored along with the love two parents have for their son, Georges, the ‘s’ … Continue reading
Thanksgiving… 38 years ago. Has much changed?
My dad spent 30 plus years as journalist. I was a kid, student, and into my own world for most of those years, but now I’m beginning to appreciate the efforts he put forth to write almost daily columns and … Continue reading
SCHOOLED for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
SCHOOLED, by Gordon Korman, is one of the few Middle Grade novels that utilizes a multiple first person narrative. Each chapter is from the perspective of either the protagonist, Capricorn Anderson, or the supporting or less than supporting cast around … Continue reading
Happy 10th post for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
This will be my tenth review for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday. I have exclusively featured books with a first person voice from some unique and endearing protagonists. Here’s a look back with the link to my review: IDA B by … Continue reading
The Wednesday Wars on a Middle Grade Monday
Holling Hoodhood is one of the most likeable male protagonists in the past 10 years. Gary D. Schmidt brought to life this 7th grade boy from 1967 who learns much about life and family. Date of Publication: 2007 Word count: … Continue reading
I Climbed Another Mountain
It’s not what you think but every bit as challenging… I finished my second Middle Grade manuscript. Take a deep breath and celebrate. Note to self: Don’t buy the Halloween candy before you write the final chapters. Now I have … Continue reading
MMGM Review: Rules by Cynthia Lord
Autism. Just seeing or hearing the word brings confusion and misunderstanding. Cynthia Lord writes from the perspective of an 12-year-old girl whose brother is autistic. The results are a novel with heart that will have you asking for more. Date … Continue reading
