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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
FRANKINSCHOOL-Gone to the Dogs!
The FRANKINSCHOOL series adds a third book as the three main characters return to take on a new mystery.. Previously reviewed here were Books 1 and 2, MONSTERMATCH and THE CUPSNAKE ESCAPE. Each book reads fine on its own but … Continue reading
MMGM for September 2, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE features a review of GRETA by J.S. Lemon. Jennifer Bohnhoff has One Big Open Sky, a beautiful verse novel about former slaves moving west to settle Nebraska. There is also a GIVEAWAY. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
GRETA
Middle school is a transition most of us go through. Leaving the kid like world of a familiar learning environment and entering a new place can be a challenge. It’s especially true for Greta Goodwin. Not only is middle school … Continue reading
HEEBIE JEEBIES
A perfect title for this fun, engaging ghost story. The graphic format is also the right choice given the plot: Blue and their best friend Herschel are definitely not the coolest kids around, but when a group of popular bullies … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 26, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE had planned to feature another book, but its release was delayed. I moved up a review scheduled for next month with HISTORY SMASHERS: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS by Kate Messner. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles … Continue reading
HISTORY SMASHERS-SALEM WITCH TRIALS
The popular series returns with it’s 9th title. Here’s what to expect: In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women … Continue reading
SECRET SKY – THE YOUNG UNIVERSE
Billions of years ago, on one of the first-ever Earths, a boy named Skylar will walk away from his home for the last time. Beset by dreams where he flies through the early universe as a sentient starship, he will … Continue reading
MMGM for AUGUST 19, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC by Jamar J. Perry. Welcome to Jemima Pett and her first post today on MMGM. It’s a review of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading
JADEN POWERS AND THE INHERITANCE MAGIC
A story about a boy discovering his magical powers is not a new one. In this version though we have enough uniqueness and charm to capture the interest of young readers. They won’t be disappointed. Jaden and Elijah have always … Continue reading
BORDERLANDS AND THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STORY
The newest book in the RACE TO THE TRUTH series is available beginning next Tuesday, August 20th. Other titles include: BORDERLANDS AND THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STORY is an upper middle grade title that presents a historical and truthful picture about … Continue reading
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