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.

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/29/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE by Dusti Bowling. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with Tracy Badua and a … Continue reading

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HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE

Another endearing story from Dusti Bowling full of heart, hope, and an ending bursting with emotion. Thirteen-year-old Canyon Cress is a bull rider, following the same path as his father. Canyon’s mom died in an accident and Dad’s life is … Continue reading

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THE ULTIMATE BOOK of the HUMAN BODY (and a GIVEAWAY!)

What a fun, visual interactive experience you will have reading this new book! Intended for ages 8-12, you won’t find a boring rehash of facts. Instead, readers will discover flaps, pop-ups, pull-tabs, and other hands-on discoveries that uncover the truth … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/22/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up for this first day of Autumn! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review Scarlet Morning by ND Stevenson. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with Anital Fitch Pazner … Continue reading

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SCARLET MORNING

A fantasy with a pair of unique characters sure to please readers. Viola and Wilmur have been living in the town of Caveat for most of their lives under the care of Hestur, a woman who really doesn’t like children. … Continue reading

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POSIE PARKER AND THE BULLDOG BULLY

Dog lovers and even those who don’t know much about dogs will enjoy this captivating story. You learn about bullies both on the human and canine side and how to help those who are being bullied. Posie Parker the golden … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/15/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has my review of THE LAST RESORT by Erin Entrada Kelly. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Christine Virnig and a has a GIVEAWAY of … Continue reading

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THE LAST RESORT

A ghost story with excellently crafted characters and a creepy plot. Twelve -year-old Lila Clements has a few challenges for the summer. First is to win back her friends who think she is somewhat of a drama queen. Lila sees … Continue reading

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MONSTER TREE

This heartfelt and enjoyable read debuted last year, but I never had the opportunity to feature a review. Now with the paperback releasing this month, it’s a perfect time to take care of that omission. Linus became interested in art … Continue reading

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/8/2025

  Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has my review of The Vale by Abigail Hing Wen. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews J.A. Dauber with a giveaway of his MG Press … Continue reading

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