Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...writing middle grade novels.

MMGM for December 21, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

              Winter begins today!! Click on any Christmas tree to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. by Laura Stegman. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has … Continue reading →

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SUMMER OF L.U.C.K.

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Winter has only just begun, but SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. will warm you right up with a fantasy filled summer camp tale. Here’s the synopsis from Intense Publications: Stuttering Darby is never perfect enough for her mother. Justin’s been silent since … Continue reading →

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STRONGMAN

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

STRONGMAN is a much different kind of history book than I ever had in school. Best for sixth grade and up, it’s a compelling and honest look at how one person can gain the admiration of their people, even while … Continue reading →

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MMGM for DECEMBER 14, 2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                Winners! I have three of them from last week’s anniversary giveaway. Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef, Rosi Hollinbeck, and June Jacobs. 2021 will bring many more giveaways, but for now… Click on a gold star to reach a … Continue reading →

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RED FOX ROAD

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Survival stories are often sad and gut wrenching. RED FOX ROAD takes you on a journey full of those elements. You’ll want to curl up in a warm spot with plenty of nourishment to make it through the pages. Here’s … Continue reading →

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CHALLENGE EVERYTHING

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Climate change. The words have different meaning depending on your background and age. Thankfully, there has been a increased focus getting everyone on the same page to understand the important of taking action now. In Challenge Everything 18-year-old author, Blue … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 7, 2020

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

           Welcome to our first MMGM of December It’s also a special one. Three years ago, author Shannon Messenger contacted me. LODESTAR, Book 6 in her wildly popular KEEPER OF THE LOST CITY series had just been released  and … Continue reading →

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NEVER AFTER

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Here’s the official scoop from Macmillan’s Roaring Brook Press imprint: Nothing ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho’s sleepy little suburban town of North Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect green, and while her progressive school … Continue reading →

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IZZY NEWTON AND THE S.M.A.R.T. SQUAD

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

National Geographic KIDS is back with a book full of smart girl power. All the girls share the last name of a famous scientist/inventor: Izzy Newton, Allie Einstein, Charlie Darwin, Marie Curie, and Gina Carver. It’s the beginning of sixth … Continue reading →

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MMGM for November 30, 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

             No leftovers here… just more fresh reviews and features. Click  on a  to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing Double the Danger and Zero Zucchini by Betsy Uhrig. Sue Heavenrich at Sally’s Bookshelf gives … Continue reading →

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