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.

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

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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

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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

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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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MMGM for AUGUST 12, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY by Diana Renn. Linda Browne returns with an essay titled Wrinkled: The Entwined Legacies of Madeleine L’Engle and Meg Murry‘ where she tackles the messy issue of … Continue reading

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THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY

This new story follows Trouble at Turtle Pond, where Miles and his crew of Backyard Rangers saved turtles in the town. Now he is faced with adjusting to a new school and his ADHD isn’t making things any easier. There’s … Continue reading

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SHARK NIGHT

R.L. Stine continues his tradition of delivering scary stories. With his newest title, Shark Night, reading the story will not keep you up at night. It is though a fast paced adventure with twists and turns along the way. Liam’s … Continue reading

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THE GROUNDWORLD HEROES

Teen Adrian So has done something most writers wait much later in life to achieve: Having his first book published! Here’s the synopsis: When Benjamin, a junior mole digger, witnesses a human invasion of his homeland, he must find his … Continue reading

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MMGM for August 5, 2024

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS by Dionna L. Mann. Carol Baldwin features a review by Guest Blooger Mara Scudder of KEEPING PACE by Laurie Morrison. There’s also a chance for readers to … Continue reading

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MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

In 1935, Vinegar Hill was an African American community, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The main character and narrator of the story is 10-year-old Alexander Lewis (Allie). She’s a spunky girl with a lot of passion, especially when it comes to … Continue reading

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