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.

Guest Post by Author L.G. Reed

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

I’ll be posting a review tomorrow of L.G. Reed’s new middle grade book, THE SCIENCE OF DEFYING GRAVITY. Today she is taking my place at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE with her insights on FAVORITE MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS. Take it away, … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 14, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

              Click on the red book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MY LIFE IN THE FISH TANK by Barbara Dee. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic returns … Continue reading →

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MY LIFE IN THE FISH TANK

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Mental illness is a theme most often seen in YA or Adult books. It’s a tough topic to convey when your audience is 9-13. No need to worry here as the characters and story will win you over. Told from … Continue reading →

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Bubba and Squirt’s MAYAN ADVENTURE

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Bubba and Squirt were first introduced to readers in Big Dig to China. With a magic shovel they end up digging a hole and landing themselves on an adventure to the other side of the world. You’ll be fine jumping … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 7, 2020

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                 Click on a star to reach a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CANDY MAFIA by Award winning author, Lavie Tidhar. Matt Sweeney at Woodpecker Books reviews The One and Only … Continue reading →

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THE CANDY MAFIA

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Award winning author, Lavie Tidhar, takes a break from his usual adult books to pen his first middle grade story. To be honest, during the initial pages I had a tough time getting into this one. A town makes candy … Continue reading →

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ResQ Takes on the Takhi

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

The second book in the ResQ series comes on the heels of the initial story, ResQ and the Baby Orangutan. The theme in both books is rescuing endangered species. I started with the second book and had no trouble catching … Continue reading →

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MMGM for AUGUST 31, 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                 Goodbye August! Click on the to reach a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of TORO by Andrew Avner. Sue Heavenrich at Archimedes Notebook features Darwin’s Rival: Alfred Russel Wallace and the Search … Continue reading →

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TORO

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

This unique story centers around Alicía. Her brown eyes widen whenever there is talk of Pamplona, Spain—a place she longs to visit during the yearly Festival of the Bull. Alicía doesn’t just want to attend but also participate in the … Continue reading →

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ALL FISH FACES

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Tropical fish are beautiful creatures, some showing off more than others. Author Tam Warner Minton has spent her life photographing what lies beneath the ocean. In this book she shares her collection of truly “in your face” photos of the … Continue reading →

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