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.

BEASTS AND BEAUTY

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

An interesting collection of fairy tales retold with an updated slant. You’ll find more diverse characters and in many cases a darker version of the original story. Intended for 5th grade and up, several of the tales include themes which … Continue reading →

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MMGM for November 1, 2021

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                     A new month! Start it out right with these Middle Grade book reviews and features. Click on the corn to get started. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui, based … Continue reading →

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Barakah Beats

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

New school, new friends, and tough internal struggles for 12-year-old Nimra Sharif. Barakah Beats melds the growing turmoil into an engaging story. Nimra has only ever attended an Islamic school but now faces her first experience in a middle school. … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Sisters

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I agree, but it took me a long time to reach that opinion. Growing up with one older and two younger sisters I was surrounded by girls. Yep, always in the middle. Back then they were anything but spectacular to … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 25, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                       A spooky week ahead! While we wait for it to unfold, try out these Middle Grade reviews and features by clicking on any of the pumpkins below. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m … Continue reading →

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THE HALLOWEEN MOON

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

You’re in for a treat (and a few tricks) with THE HALLOWEEN MOON. It’s a creepy story of a Halloween gone wrong for 13-year-old Esther Gold. October 31st has always been her favorite, but this year Esther’s parents are saying … Continue reading →

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KEEPING IT REAL

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Paula Chase, the acclaimed author of So Done, Dough Boys, and Turning Point, explores betrayal, conformity, and forgiveness—and what it means to be family—in this timely and memorable stand-alone novel. Marigold was the only black kid at her fancy private school until scholarship … Continue reading →

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ExplorerAcademy: The Dragon’s Blood Blog Tour-Day 4

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome back to the Explorer Academy! and… The Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood by Trudi Trueit on October 5th, blogs across the web are featuring exclusive guest posts … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 18, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  Rake in some great Middle Grade reviews or features by clicking on any of the leaf’s below. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing PLAYING THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT by Varian Johnson. Natalie Aguirre at Literary … Continue reading →

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PLAYING THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he’s finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant’s friends are stressing about fifth grade homework … Continue reading →

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