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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
THE RABBIT’S GIFT
French folklore inspired the unusual plot of THE RABBIT’S GIFT, a fantasy full of purple carrots, cabbage-like plants called Chou, and rabbits. How they all fit together is quite unusual: Humans trade the carrots for Chou. Important because babies are … Continue reading
THE ANTIRACIST KID
How does someone not old enough to vote make the world a better place? They might want to start with this new book focusing on the tools to combat systemic racism and injustice. Three sections help plant the seed: – … Continue reading
MMGM for November 7, 2022
HAPPY NOVEMBER and our first MMGM of the month. Click on each to see a blogger’s REVIEW OR FEATURE. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MORTIMER: RAT RACE TO SPACE by Joan Marie Galat. Brenda @ … Continue reading
MORTIMER: RAT RACE TO SPACE
If you’re a reader who doesn’t like animal narrated books, a story told through the voice of a rat may have you looking the other way. But wait, Mortimer has the smarts and charm to pull you in. Mortimer’s goal … Continue reading
BIG NATE RELEASE THE HOUNDS
BIG NATE keeps on bringing the laughs with Volume 27 of the iconic comic strip. The 173 pages are presented in a series of six 4-panel comics followed by the 8-panel Sunday feature. The story lines are wide ranging as … Continue reading
MMGM for October 31, 2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! CLICK ON A HAPPY WITCH AND BE CARRIED AWAY TO EACH REVIEW OR FEATURE. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of AMARI AND THE GREAT GAME by B.B. ALSTON. Brenda @ LOG CABIN LIBRARY has … Continue reading
AMARI and the GREAT GAME
Amari is back in the second title in this series. Last year I reviewed AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and highly recommended getting to know the engaging protagonist, Amari Peters. The story continues here and I feared there would be … Continue reading
DINOSAUR ATLAS
Big, Bold, and Beautiful! Those three words not only describe the dinosaurs but also this book dedicated to their existence on Earth.. The National Geographic KIDS title is Big (almost 11 x 14 inches). The Bold and Beautiful are all … Continue reading
MMGM for October 24, 2022
It’s time to carve those pumpkins, but first check out this selection of MG reviews and features. Click on a PUMPKIN to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES … Continue reading
DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES
Esteemed architect Julia Morgan was born 150 years ago and grew up in Oakland, California. She battled gender discrimination through most of her life as women were meant to marry and raise a family. Julia pushed forth and became a … Continue reading
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