Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...always striving to reach the next peak in my life and career.

HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL Book Blitz and GIVEAWAY

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Buy | Goodreads Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat and How to Speak Dog. We know animals can’t speak and express themselves … Continue reading →

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MMGM for DECEMBER 12, 2022

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to the 2nd of 3 MMGM’s this month. (NO MMGM on December 26th). Click on each ornament for today’s middle grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SOME SUNNY DAY by Adam … Continue reading →

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SOME SUNNY DAY

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

The COVID Pandemic has been a challenge for everyone. Books written about the first year are beginning to find the bookshelves. A great one to start with is SOME SUNNY DAY. Cymbeline Igloo (yes, that’s his name!) has appeared in … Continue reading →

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CAN’T GET ENOUGH SPACE STUFF

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Space has never been more fun with this new title from National Geographic KiDS. Geared toward the younger side of middle grade (7-10 years), the 128 pages are filled with colorful photos and art work, joke pages that will make … Continue reading →

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WEIRD BUT TRUE! WORLD 2023–Blog Tour and GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Buy | Goodreads The BLOCKBUSTER kid-favorite series Weird But True! is busting out with a BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza of the wackiest, wildest, and downright weirdest wonders on planet Earth. Discover Earth’s strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, … Continue reading →

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MMGM for DECEMBER 5, 2022

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

HAPPY ! Only 3 MMGM’s this month. (NO MMGM on December 26th). Click on each snowman for today’s middle grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MORNING SUN IN WUHAN by Ying Chang … Continue reading →

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MORNING SUN IN WUHAN

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

We all remember how our lives were interrupted the past few years due to the pandemic. But what about where it all began in China? MORNING SUN IN WUHAN takes readers back to January of 2020 where COVID was first … Continue reading →

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IT’S A NUMBERS GAME! FOOTBALL

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Last September I was a part of the blog tour for the newest title in the IT’S A NUMBERS GAME! series. I finally had a chance to read the book myself. They just might have saved the best for last … Continue reading →

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Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad #3: The Law of Cavities (Book Blitz and Giveaway!)

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Buy | Goodreads Meet the characters, watch the book trailer and check out the Educator and Reader’s Guides on the series website here! The S.M.A.R.T. Squad is back to tackle more middle school mayhem with science, technology, engineering, math, and … Continue reading →

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MMGM for November 28, 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

It’s the last MMGM for November. Enjoy these middle grade reviews and features by clicking on each blogger’s star. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH and the FORBIDDEN FORTRESS. Patricia Tilton … Continue reading →

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