Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

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

MMGM for JANUARY 22, 2024

Click on to reach a blogger’s middle grade review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of EMMA AND THE LOVE SPELL by Meredith Ireland. Joan Y. Edwards joins us for the first time and has … Continue reading

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Emma and the Love Spell

Emma and the Love Spell is a fun and engaging story about a preteen who has a big secret: She’s a witch. Korean American adoptee Emma has powers that are always out of control. Her non-magical parents have made her … Continue reading

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ZEUS WATER RESCUE

W. Bruce Cameron has written dozens of dog centered books and his newest series, DOGS WITH A PURPOSE, gets a great start with ZEUS. As a chocolate Labrador puppy, Zeus enjoys spending time with his brothers and sisters. That is … Continue reading

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MMGM for JANUARY 15, 2024

HAPPY MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY! Click on to reach a blogger’s middle grade review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE LOST LIBRARY by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass. Susan Uhlig was enthralled … Continue reading

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THE LOST LIBRARY

Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass are two of my favorite authors. Having them co-write a book turned into an engaging reading experience. THE LOST LIBRARY found it’s way into my hands toward the end of last summer so I’m glad … Continue reading

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TENACIOUS

The inspiring stories of 15 disabled athletes are presented in a readable and entertaining format. Each gifted individual gets a two page spread with two-thirds of the space filled with an excellent illustration. The rest of the page is their … Continue reading

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MMGM for JANUARY 8, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click on 2024 to read a blogger’s middle grade review or feature. *********************** At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of EXTRA NORMAL by Kate Alice Marshall. A big welcome to author, Rebecca M. Douglass, … Continue reading

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EXTRA NORMAL

Welcome to 2024 where I’ll be featuring some of my favorites new middle grade books releasing this year. First though, there are a few titles to sneak in this month that I couldn’t quite squeeze into my 2023 review schedule. … Continue reading

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THE INVENTOR

This new graphic series is a real attention grabber both from the artwork and story synopsis: Discover the vibrant island of Mata-Mata with long-time residents Cobalt Cogg and his grandfather, Alfred. Cobalt wants to grow up to be like his … Continue reading

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MMGM for DECEMBER 18, 2023

Enjoy the last MMGM for 2023 (NO MMGM on December 25th or January 1st). Thanks to all the visitors and a special thanks to those who contribute. MMGM will be back for another year on January 8, 2024! Happy Holidays! … Continue reading

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