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.

KYLE’S LITTLE SISTER

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to read the Sunday comics. Curled up on the couch I’d unfurl the colorful pages and enjoy each comic strip. Many had story lines you had to follow for … Continue reading →

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MMGM for August 2, 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

               Welcome to August. This month is special with 5 Mondays of great reviews and features!  Click on the high-five celebrating kids to get started. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing STOWAWAY by John David Anderson. COMPLETELY … Continue reading →

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STOWAWAY

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve enjoyed John David Anderson’s books since 2016 when I was first introduced to his story telling with Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. In 2017 came Posted; 2019’s Finding Orion; and last year’s One Last Shot. All of these were heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Sharks at Your Service

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Most humans are either scared or enthralled by these creatures of the sea. SHARKS AT YOUR SERVICE uses the voice of a child to convince readers that sharks need protection from people out to destroy their species. It’s a fascinating … Continue reading →

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MMGM for July 26, 2021

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  Click on a stack of books to open up some great Middle Grade reviews and features (Including a  triple appearance of different books by Kate DiCamillo!) At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing EVERYTHING TOGETHER by  … Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING TOGETHER

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

The sequel to SECOND DAD SUMMER stands on its own if you haven’t read the first. I reviewed the initial story in July, 2020. It was an enjoyable time spent with young Jeremiah and his split family. With EVERYTHING TOGETHER, … Continue reading →

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UNFORGOTTEN

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Last week I participated in the Unforgotten Blog Tour, a new title about the life of Dian Fossey. There you learned of TWO LIES AND ONE TRUTH about this iconic mountain gorilla researcher, written by author Anita Silvey. Today is … Continue reading →

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MMGM for July 19, 2021

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                   Sit back and enjoy fantastic Middle Grade reviews and features. Click on a red book to reach your favorite. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of CHUNKY by Yehudi Mercado. Natalie Aguirre at … Continue reading →

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CHUNKY

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Hudi has always wanted to be a comedian and is a frequent viewer of his favorite show—Saturday Night Live. But life isn’t always a joke. A serious medical issue when he was five left him with only one lung. Now … Continue reading →

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4 I Missed

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

My reading and review schedule fills up months in advance. I would love to read every title I’m contacted about, but there’s never enough time. Thanks to a delay in the arrival of a title I was going to feature … Continue reading →

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