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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
CONSTELLATIONS FOR KIDS
I still remember sitting in a planetarium watching a presentations on constellations. I was about 8 years old and couldn’t wait for nighttime to come so I could find Cassiopeia. The name was one I had never heard and success … Continue reading
MMGM for June 21, 2021
Summertime is the perfect time to dive into some fantastic Middle Grade reviews and features. Click on the little boy to reach your favorite. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m finally reviewing WINK by Rob Harrell, … Continue reading
WINK
My busy schedule gives me time to feature two reviews per week with the majority of requests coming from authors, publishers, and publicists. The calendar fills up quick. I always have a stack of books that I enjoyed but never … Continue reading
ALMANAC 2022
We’re not quite through the first half of 2021, but already the number one best selling kids almanac is yours to savor in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2022. It’s a curl up in the bed kind of book or one … Continue reading
MMGM for June 14, 2021
It’s FLAG DAY. Click on a stars and stripes to reach fantastic reviews and features At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing THE STARTUP SQUAD-PARTY PROBLEMS by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C .Kear with a GIVEAWAY … Continue reading
THE STARTUP SQUAD—PARTY PROBLEMS + A GIVEAWAY
Book three in this fun series is out now, and I have a GIVEAWAY Package of all three hardback editions! All you need to do is make a comment below or email your entry name to gpcolo(at)gmail(dot)com. I’ll do the … Continue reading
CAMP AVERAGE —Away Games
The third and final installment of this summer camp series is out now. I’ll share the same warning after reviewing the second book (CAMP AVERAGE DOUBLE FOUL): Start with book one (CAMP AVERAGE). The number of camp characters to keep … Continue reading
MMGM for June 7, 2021
A different look. I’m rather overbooked this week and am having to set this post up on the road. Click the blog or blogger’s name to reach their post. ================================================================ ALWAYS in the MIDDLE—TAKING UP SPACE by Alyson Gerber Completely … Continue reading
TAKING UP SPACE
A true to life drama takes on an issue rarely touched upon in middle grade books—disordered eating. I can attest it’s real with more kids acting upon their beliefs about food and body image. Both girls and boys. The author … Continue reading
CARRY ON
Carry On began in a high school in Outremont, Quebec, where author and poet Simon Boulerice conducted creative-writing workshops for young newcomers to Canada. As the students began writing, their poems gave voice to their reflections on leaving family, friends, … Continue reading
