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.

HOMER ON THE CASE

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both the animal and human communities. Using the sleuthing techniques he’s gathered from his favorite mystery comics, Homer and Lulu … Continue reading →

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13 THINGS STRONG KIDS DO

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Amy Morin, author of the best selling, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, has shifted gears to help tweens in the always tough growing up years. A chapter is dedicated to each idea and begins with a story of … Continue reading →

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GREAT RIVERS OF THE WORLD

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Eighteen of the grandest rivers are given their due in this colorful and informative book. What could have been a boring text filled description of each water source, turns into an enlightening journey. Each river is given a two page … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 29, 2021

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                   Click on a to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing UNPLUGGED by Gordon Korman. Jenni Enzor gives us the scoop on Echo Island by Jared Wilson, a book not for everyone, … Continue reading →

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UNPLUGGED

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Gordon Korman’s newest middle grade adventure has 27 chapters with six different narrators. Multiple viewpoints to the max. It’s a tough task for any author, but this unique plot and setting pulls it all together. Set in a retreat known … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Climate change is happening all around us and kids of all ages are curious as to what it means. A great place to start is with THE STORY OF CLIMATE CHANGE: A first book about how we can help save … Continue reading →

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BOTS AND BODS

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

This illustrated guide explores humans and robots in a variety of ways. We’re both alike and different and we often work together to make life easier and solve problems. Four chapters organize the comparison: BODY BASICS GET MOVING SEEING AND … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 22, 2021

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                   Click on a flower pot to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m  reviewing a unique story: BLOOM by Nicola Skinner. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has a S.T.E.A.M. gardening … Continue reading →

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BLOOM

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

This import from England is perfect for those looking for something different. A strange malady has hit the town of Little Cherrybliss. Readers are warned they’re already infected just by opening the pages. I pushed on to find out what … Continue reading →

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CASEY GRIMES at Trickery School

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Against all odds, Casey Grimes is beginning his studies at Trickery School, one of America’s premier monster-control academies. But classes like Extreme Climbing and Land Creature Defense are the least of his worries. He realizes a mysterious enemy is after … Continue reading →

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