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.

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Posted on July 10, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

You’ll be saying that over and over as you read this new title from National Geographic Kids. Disgusting, Gross, or Repulsive would also work. Don’t worry if you have to look away because the intended audience of kids 8-12 will … Continue reading →

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MMGM for July 6, 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                   Throughout the summer months, I’m lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today the honor goes to Rosi Hollinbeck. Her blog, admired by many faithful readers, features reviews and giveaways, links to other sites with … Continue reading →

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Mañanaland

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

After reading so many MG books recently with a 300-400 page length, it was nice to finally come across one with a more traditional page count. Yes, many kids read anything and devour books like candy. Then there are the … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE IN THE NEWS: July 3, 2020

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Are you looking for a site where you can view all your favorite blog posts in one location? Feedspot does that and much more. I get  daily emails from them with the current lineup of blog posts in children’s literature. … Continue reading →

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MMGM for June 29, 2020

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                     Happy 4th of July week! Throughout the summer months, I’m lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today the honor goes to Patricia Tilton at Children’s Books Heal. Her blog’s theme is discovering books that … Continue reading →

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CASEY GRIMES—THE MOSTLY INVISIBLE BOY

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

This new fantasy adventure series centers around a boy who is invisible at school but very visible at home. The reason for his disappearing act is never explained, but I’m sure it will be explored further as the series progresses. … Continue reading →

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COOL MATH

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

A student hovers over a page of math problems from a book or worksheet. They’d rather be anywhere else. Math is boring. Math is useless. Math is a waste of time. But wait, how can we turn around this young … Continue reading →

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MMGM for June 22, 2020

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Throughout the summer months, I’m lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today it’s June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic. Each week on June’s blog you might find author interviews, news about her own books, … Continue reading →

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THOMAS WILDUS AND THE WIZARD OF SUMERIA

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

The second installment in the Elandrian Chronicles series continues the fantasy adventure I first reviewed last year (Thomas Wildus and The Book of Sorrows). Thomas’s friend Enrique is back along with another friend, Akhil. The boys are now 14 and … Continue reading →

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THE FORGOTTEN LETTERS

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Father’s Day is Sunday and even though my dad passed away many years ago, the June celebration gets me thinking about him more. Especially this year. I grew up with a houseful of older and younger sisters and as the … Continue reading →

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