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About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...always striving to reach the next peak in my life and career.

MMGM for January 4, 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                                                  Click any HAPPY NEW YEAR! to reach a post: For my first ALWAYS in the MIDDLE review of 2021 I have OTTO P. … Continue reading →

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OTTO P. NUDD

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Otto P. Nudd: The BEST bird in Ida Valley (at least according to him). While his buddies waste their days at the dump cracking jokes, Otto invents things with his human neighbor Old Man Bartleby in their workshop. Marla: The … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 28, 2020

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                          Good bye 2020!! Click on a red book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have my annual GOLDEN CUP AWARDS with favorite moments in MG this past … Continue reading →

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The 2020 GOLDEN CUP AWARDS

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve wrapped up my reading for the year (128 fiction and non-fiction books). Now it’s time to reveal my favorite moments in Middle Grade literature. The big-name award groups recognize their favorite books, but my Golden Cup Awards look within … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 21, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

              Winter begins today!! Click on any Christmas tree to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. by Laura Stegman. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has … Continue reading →

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SUMMER OF L.U.C.K.

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Winter has only just begun, but SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. will warm you right up with a fantasy filled summer camp tale. Here’s the synopsis from Intense Publications: Stuttering Darby is never perfect enough for her mother. Justin’s been silent since … Continue reading →

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STRONGMAN

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

STRONGMAN is a much different kind of history book than I ever had in school. Best for sixth grade and up, it’s a compelling and honest look at how one person can gain the admiration of their people, even while … Continue reading →

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MMGM for DECEMBER 14, 2020

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                Winners! I have three of them from last week’s anniversary giveaway. Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef, Rosi Hollinbeck, and June Jacobs. 2021 will bring many more giveaways, but for now… Click on a gold star to reach a … Continue reading →

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RED FOX ROAD

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Survival stories are often sad and gut wrenching. RED FOX ROAD takes you on a journey full of those elements. You’ll want to curl up in a warm spot with plenty of nourishment to make it through the pages. Here’s … Continue reading →

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CHALLENGE EVERYTHING

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Climate change. The words have different meaning depending on your background and age. Thankfully, there has been a increased focus getting everyone on the same page to understand the important of taking action now. In Challenge Everything 18-year-old author, Blue … Continue reading →

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