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.

WHO WAS HARRIET TUBMAN?

THE “Who Was/Is….” series of paperbacks has over 250 titles to choose from. It began 20 years ago with just four titles. Each book provides a great start for kids who want to learn about some of the iconic names … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 14, 2022

You are going to love these MG reviews and features! ************************************ At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of ANYBODY HERE SEEN FRENCHIE? by Leslie Connor. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles features a guest post by debut author … Continue reading

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ANYBODY HERE SEEN FRENCHIE?

Leslie Connor is an author I have enjoyed with such memorable reads as ALL RISE FOR THE HONORABLE PERRY T. COOK and THE TRUTH AS TOLD BY MASON BUTTLE. Now comes a new story with two very different characters. Eleven-year-old … Continue reading

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SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT

Shirley Chisholm was familiar only in name for me. What a pleasure it was to read the life story of this remarkable lady who blazed new paths and understandings to those less fortunate. Her bold way of speaking led to … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 7, 2022

Click below on a heart-footed bear to access each blogger’s post! ************************************ At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of A COMB OF WISHES by Lisa Stringfellow. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles and I are on the same … Continue reading

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A COMB OF WISHES

A captivating story by debut author, Lisa Stringfellow. The fictional Caribbean island of St. Rita is the setting and the choices young Kela makes after finding a magical comb of wishes will wrap readers up in anxious anticipation for each … Continue reading

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ROOSEVELT BANKS AND THE ATTIC OF DOOM

I was pleased to see Roosevelt is back and narrating his second story. 2020’s ROOSEVELT BANKS—GOOD KID IN TRAINING brought a smile to my face and lifted me out of the pandemic doldrums. This time around Roosevelt is in for … Continue reading

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MMGM for January 31, 2022

Click on the young readers below to access each blogger’s post! ************************************ At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE RIVER BETWEEN HEARTS by Heather Mateus Sappenfield. Carol Baldwin has another look back at Joyce Hostetter’s book … Continue reading

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THE RIVER BETWEEN HEARTS

The first words that come to mind when seeing a river like the Colorado are flowing, mighty, majestic, peaceful, and pure. The same can be said about this new novel by Heather Mateus Sappemfield. THE RIVER BETWEEN HEARTS wraps readers … Continue reading

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A-OKAY

Middle School is when kids become very aware of how they look and feel. New 8th grader, Jay, struggles on both accounts with his growing acne problem and confusing friendships. A-Okay is a graphic novel that is more than okay. … Continue reading

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