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.

SHOE WARS

Meet Ruby and Bear. Their dad has just invented the most amazing thing ever — flying shoes! But his horrible boss Wendy Wedge knows that entering flying shoes will guarantee the Golden Shoe Award, and she will do anything to … Continue reading

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TOP SECRET

National Geographic KIDS and authors’ Crispin Boyer & Suzanne Zimbler hit the mark with this new title. I was fascinated throughout the 192 pages. The hardback is one of those hard to put down books you’ll be going back to … Continue reading

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MMGM for May 3, 2021

                  The flowers are a bloomin’! They also take you to fantastic MG reviews and special features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing  MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY by Erin Entrada Kelly. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, … Continue reading

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MAYBE MAYBE MARISOL RAINEY

Growing up is full of challenges like the one Marisol faces. She’s scared to climb the big tree in her backyard even though her friend Jada does it with ease. How will she ever get over her fear? A gentle … Continue reading

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Nina Soni Master of the Garden

Nina Soni returns in the third episode of her story. Check out my review of previous titles, Nina Soni Former Best Friend and Nina Soni Sister Fixer. This new tale comes at a perfect time as many of us are … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 26, 2021

                        Click a checkmark to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing RESCUE AT LAKE WILD by Terry Lynn Johnson. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a review and GIVEAWAY … Continue reading

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RESCUE AT LAKE WILD

Everyone knows that twelve-year-old Madison “Madi” Lewis is not allowed to bring home any more animals. After she’s saved hairless mice, two birds, a rabbit, and a stray tom cat that ended up destroying the front porch, Madi’s parents decide … Continue reading

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EARTH BOY

A new original graphic novel from the team behind the New York Times bestselling Plants vs. Zombies comics, Paul Tobin and Ron Chan! Benson, young teen boy with dreams of venturing into space and becoming a Galactic Ranger, is given … Continue reading

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BENEATH THE WAVES

Happy Earth Day! What better way to recognize this important date than by introducing a new book from National Geographic KIDS. Beneath the Waves is a true celebration of our most precious resource. The ocean is full of mystery and … Continue reading

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MMGM for APRIL 19, 2021

                               Earth Day happens this Thursday. But today is all about great reviews and features. Click on a bluish sphere to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  … Continue reading

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