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.

MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When I saw author Cliff Burke’s name on the cover of MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE, I hoped for a story just as good as his debut novel, AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY reviewed here in 2021. It didn’t take me long … Continue reading →

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150 HAPPY FACTS

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The world is full of bad news. Television and the internet provide a constant stream of gut wrenching stories that only make your day sadder. Author, Mauro Gatti, decided to do something about that back in 2018 when he created … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 6, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

It’s a new month! Time to through these fantastic MG reviews or features. Click on MARCH to visit a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE FLYING HORSE by Sarah Maslin Nir. Linda Browne … Continue reading →

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THE FLYING HORSE

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The intriguing cover introduces the two main characters of this pleasing tale of discovery. Trendsetter, born in the Netherlands, shows a lot of promise as a young colt. His ability to jump is what brings him attention. He eventually ends … Continue reading →

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BIG NATE-NAILED IT!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

If you need a break from those 300 + page middle grade novels, look no further than the 28th edition of Lincoln Peirce’s Big Nate series-NAILED IT! Over 170 full-color comics are included. Sixth grade is never boring when Nate … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Click on each to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS by Fiona Hardy. Maria Antonia shares a few thoughts about BAD KITTY … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When movie-loving Hayley’s beloved grandma dies, so does her dream of making the horror movie they were writing together. Then she inherits the money to buy a professional camera, and becomes determined to see the project through, with only three … Continue reading →

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Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

I won a copy of this book at Natalie Aguirre’s Literary Rambles a few months ago. The link above will take you to an excellent interview there with author Elaine Kachala. Take a look after reading my review below. Superpower? … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

It’s President’s Day here in the USA. Click on to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL by Joseph Moore. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY has … Continue reading →

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THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When I saw that THE CALL OF JEREMIAH MCGILL was set in the early 1970s, I jumped at the chance to read this title. Not many MG books are set in a decade that shares similar problems to what we … Continue reading →

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