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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN
This UK title originally debuted in 2021. Now American audiences can enjoy this fun story with the simultaneous release of both hardback and paperback editions thanks to Kane Miller Books. Einstein is a rockhopper penguin who is not only smart … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/10/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of THE BUG BANDITS. by Jenni L. Walsh. Isabelle Knight reviews Moon Rising, the sixth book in the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has … Continue reading
THE BUG BANDITS
I was hoping to feature this new middle grade contemporary closer to the release date in May. But…I have so many books to share that month I moved this one up to give you an advanced look. THE BUG BANDITS … Continue reading
INTERRUPTED LIVES
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz happened last week on January 27th. The memories shared by these survivors will make sure we never forget. The stories are sad, but the lessons learned are valuable for upper middle grade … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 2/3/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renée Watson. Brenda @ LOG CABIN LIBRARY features Werewolf Hamlet by Kerry Madden-Lunsford . Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Rosanne Parry … Continue reading
ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY
A novel in verse for upper middle grade readers. ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY is a helpful resource to those trying to understand the loss of a loved one. Sage waits for a best friend to arrive for the … Continue reading
BLUE
A story full of endearing characters and an urgent message about how we are treating Mother Earth. Multiple viewpoints allow readers to get a deep understanding of the fears and strengths each character brings forth. BLUE is the huge tree … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 1/27/25
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of OPERATION SISTERHOOD-STEALING THE SHOW! by OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY-PERKOVICH. Susan Uhlig enjoyed THE LEGENDARY MO SETO by A.Y. Chan. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Nicole C. Hewitt–a … Continue reading
OPERATION SISTERHOOD – STEALING THE SHOW!
The second installment in the Operation Sisterhood series centers around the creative sister, Sunday. You can read this one without having read the first book as Stealing the Show! stands well on it’s own. You might wonder how these four … Continue reading
THE BIG BOOK OF BARF: A SPEWNAMI OF SICK SCIENCE, HURLED HISTORY, and BODY ODDITIES
THE MOST DISGUSTING BOOK I’VE EVER READ! (But one kids are going to love). I learned more about barf than I thought possible. The entertaining way the topic is presented won’t have you blowing chunks, but instead smiling and learning … Continue reading
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