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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
A CASE OF GRAVE DANGER
If you love enticing mysteries with an endearing new kid detective look no further than the first case in THE VIOLET VEIL MYSTERIES series. Set in England during the Victorian era of the 1800s, it starts off with a page … Continue reading
MMGM for October 11, 2021
Congratulations to the winner of the Susie B. Won’t Back Down GIVEAWAY: Patricia Tilton! She is a regular contributor to MMGM along with a picture book review every Friday. Go check out her posts at CHILDREN’S … Continue reading
THE MERMAID QUEEN
The fourth book in the WITCHES OF ORKNEY SERIES has its debut this week. It’s an exciting adventure full of witches, mermaids, and a nasty serpent who can destroy entire worlds. The question you might first ask is “Can I … Continue reading
THE FOREVER HORSE
Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of famous horse … Continue reading
MMGM for October 4, 2021
HAPPY OCTOBER! Click on a leaf to reach a variety of Middle Grade reviews and features. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing SUSIE B. WON’T BACK DOWN by Margaret Finnegan. There’s also a GIVEAWAY opportunity … Continue reading
SUSIE B. WON’T BACK DOWN + a GIVEAWAY
Fifth grader Susie Babuszkiewicz’s teacher is always looking for different ways to get students learning. In the Hero Project unit, you first have to choose a hero and they can’t be alive. Susie chooses Susan B Anthony not only because … Continue reading
PIPPA PARK—MY JOURNAL ABOUT LIFE
I featured a review of Pippa Park Raises Her Game last year. It’s a satisfying look at life in a private middle school with new arrival Pippa as the narrator. Don’t worry if if you haven’t read the story. This … Continue reading
MMGM for September 27, 2021
Wow! That was quick. The month is almost over but first make time for one more MMGM! Click on an arrow to reach a post At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing VIOLETS ARE BLUE by Barbara Dee. … Continue reading
THE HIDEAWAY
Earlier this month, ALWAYS in the MIDDLE took part in the Book Blast giveaway for this new title. Since then I’ve had the time to read the story and can give you a few critical insights. First though, here’s the … Continue reading
