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.

MMGM for AUGUST 1, 2022

It’s another new month! Find a book to get your August off to a great start! ************ Click on a sun to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of FENRIS & MOTT by … Continue reading

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Fenris & Mott

Mott lives with her mom in a Culver City, California apartment. They moved there from Pennsylvania, but Mott misses her best friend and the Root Beet review internet show they did together. The plot takes off in a hurry as … Continue reading

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MMGM Turns 12

Back in 2010 author Shannon Messenger realized YA books were getting most of the blogging space leaving Middle Grade as an afterthought. Marvelous Middle Grade Monday became the launching pad to give books for 8-13 year olds more exposure. I … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 25, 2022

July is disappearing fast! Time to get in a few more reads. Click on a star to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of ETTA INVINCIBLE by Reese Eschmann. Jennifer Bohnhoff is back … Continue reading

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ETTA INVINCIBLE

An unpredictable, fantasy-filled mystery with some memorable characters and quite a few twists. Front and center on the cover is Etta Johnson. Her passion is writing a comic book about Invincible Girl, a brave and daring hero—a trait Etta would … Continue reading

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ULTIMATE BOOK OF THE FUTURE

The year 2050 is only 28 years from now, but by then we could be living in a world much different than now. This fantastic and honest look at the inventions that are on the horizon will affect us in … Continue reading

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MMGM for July 18, 2022

The Dog Days of Summer is the best time to>>>> (Click on each blogger’s light switch to see their post) ********************************** At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of A PERFECT MISTAKE by Melanie Conklin. Patricia Tilton at … Continue reading

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A PERFECT MISTAKE

A PERFECT MISTAKE is a perfect look at the challenges ADHD bring to a young boy. Max is in turmoil, blaming himself when his friend ends up in a coma. The enticing mystery of how it happened unfolds while the … Continue reading

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48 Hour MG READATHON: Final Update

Start Time: 10 AM on July 15, 2022 Elapsed Time: 48 Hours Books Read Since Last Update: 3 Total Books Read: 20 Note: I made it! Thanks to Karen Yingling for bringing back this challenging experience. I’ll have another MMGM … Continue reading

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48 Hour MG READATHON: Update #5

Start Time: 10 AM on July 15, 2022 Elapsed Time: 36 Hours Books Read Since Last Update: 3 Total Books Read: 17 Note: Racing toward the finish line…

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