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.

THE TIGER’S NEST

On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 15, 2021

                  Click on the little patriot to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing  National Geographic’s OUR COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTS… And to honor Black History Month I have a bonus review at ALWAYS in … Continue reading

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OUR COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTS

Every four years National Geographic does an amazing job getting the newest volume of this iconic series out for readers. The proof comes toward the end with full coverage of the 2020 election and Inauguration that brought Joseph R. Biden … Continue reading

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KINGSTON and the Magician’s Lost and Found

The greatest Black magicians of the 19th and 20th centuries are likely ones you’ve never heard of before. One of the most prominent was Benjamin Rucker, better known in the day as Black Herman. He along with a few other … Continue reading

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REBEL GIRLS LEAD—25 TALES OF POWERFUL WOMEN

Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman. This collection of 25 stories includes the most … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 8, 2021

                  Happy early Valentine’s Day to our great MMGM family of bloggers and dedicated readers. Click on a bear to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of IDA AND THE … Continue reading

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Ida and the Unfinished City

It has been over ten years since the first book in this series was released. THE LOST CHILDREN was about three kids who join together to take on a terrifying villain in another world known as Gulm. Set four years … Continue reading

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THE STARDUST MYSTERY

The Stardust Mystery illustrated book is a companion to the MissionKT and Building the Universe video games, the STARDUST MYSTERY YouTube channel and the StardustMystery.com/kids/ web page. It follows the lives of cousins Lizzy, Milo, VC, and Neddy as they … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 1, 2021

                  Click on a heart to reach a blogger’s post At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of CLUES TO THE UNIVERSE by Christina Li. Sue Heavenrich‘s debut picture book (13 WAYS TO EAT A … Continue reading

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CLUES TO THE UNIVERSE

Middle Grade contemporary stories always have a soft spot in my heart. It was my favorite growing up and today it’s still about half of my book reading. The plots almost always have three elements: 1. A Bully 2. Friendships … Continue reading

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