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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
THE SECRET OF THE KELIMUTU VOLCANO
An engaging fantasy set in Indonesia’s Flores Island. Young Aisha is a cursed child. The Kelimutu Volcano erupted when she was born and destroyed her hometown of Muni on the island of Flores. Prophecy claims it will happen again when … Continue reading
MIA MADISON, CEO
The HOPSCOTCH GIRLS enterprise was started by a mom frustrated by what gifts were available for girls. The company presented their first product, I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful: A Coloring Book for Girls, back in 2017 that has now … Continue reading
MMGM for APRIL 22, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY by Margaret Finnegan. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews The Climate Diaries Book One: The Academy by Aaron Arsenault. Kim Aippersbach is with us again, … Continue reading
SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY
Sunny Parker and her dad live at the Del Mar Apartments, an affordable housing option for low income residents. Dad is the manager and fix- it-man, although it might take him some time to complete a repair request with three … Continue reading
THE CLIMATE DIARIES: BOOK ONE-The Academy
Four kids are recruited to be a part of the Climate Action Taskforce, a group that enlists bright young minds to help solve the climate crisis. The story blends in information about climate change throughout the 32 chapters. Front and … Continue reading
MMGM for APRIL 15, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JUST LIKE CLICK plus an author interview with SANDY GRUBB. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a review of Finally Heard by Kelly Yang with a book giveaway. Brenda @ Log … Continue reading
JUST LIKE CLICK (Review and Author Interview)
This contemporary story set in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon, provides a warm feeling of time well spent (along with hopes of a sequel). The summer before sixth grade brings many traumatic changes to Nick’s life. His Great Gramp, the one … Continue reading
CONTINENTAL DRIFTER
Kathy has a Thai mother and an American father. In Thailand she is seen as a “luk khrueng” (half child) given her bi-cultural background. Most of the year Kathy lives in Bangkok, where she attends an English speaking international school. … Continue reading
MMGM for APRIL 8, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison. Susan Uhlig enjoyed the first book in the fantasy trilogy AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B. B. Alston. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a … Continue reading
KEEPING PACE
KEEPING PACE is an upper middle grade book. The engaging plot is just right for those readers not quite ready for a full blown jump into YA. Thirteen-year-old Grace is an achievement oriented girl who strives to become the top … Continue reading
