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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
LINKED
Week 3 of my book reviews featuring male protagonists is quite different from the first two—the endearing AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY and the intriguing plot of THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY. Both featured single first person narratives whereas LINKED … Continue reading
HOUSE OF HEROES
This funny and engaging series comes to America with two books featuring a smart female hero named Henrie. Her first person narrative speaks to the readers like she’s sitting across the table from you. From her first words “I KNOW … Continue reading
MMGM for August 23, 2021
Click on a green book to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY by Mike Thayer, the second in my series … Continue reading
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY
Welcome to the second of three recent MG books with male protagonists. Last week I shared my thoughts on AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY and today is a different kind of plot featuring young Danny and his unusual life. The intriguing … Continue reading
GUITARS
I’ve always had a fascination with guitars. As a teen I took lessons on an acoustic guitar but never got very good at it. I still enjoy the different sounds guitars can make. There’s nothing better than listening to a … Continue reading
MMGM for August 16, 2021
Click on a red book to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY by Cliff Burke, my first in a series of MG … Continue reading
AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY
I’ve been getting quite a few requests from parents and boys looking for books with male protagonists. I have three good ones to share beginning with today’s review of AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY. Theo is 13 and the narrator of … Continue reading
THREADS OF PEACE
This thoroughly researched biography of these famous men is not a boring account of the history and events connected with each. Instead, you’ll be mesmerized by the story telling and gain a deep understanding about the ways and personality of … Continue reading
MMGM for August 9, 2021
Many schools around the country are up and running again this week. Click on a school bus to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing GHOST GIRL … Continue reading
GHOST GIRL
Spooky, creepy, and a large dose of evil is what you’ll find in GHOST GIRL The story is both engaging and full of appealing themes for the MG audience. The characters are memorable and make the story shine. Here’s the … Continue reading
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