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.

Escape From A Video Game—The Secret of Phantom Island

Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 5, 2020

                  Click  a  to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing OF SALT AND SHORE by Annet Schaap. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with Jennifer Nielsen and a giveaway of … Continue reading →

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OF SALT AND SHORE

Lampie has always been a responsible kid. With a vanished mother, an alcoholic father, and a lighthouse to run, she has no choice. But one night, disaster strikes: the lighthouse lamp goes out and a ship is wrecked. Lampie is … Continue reading →

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Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise

SYNOPSIS: Mr. Penguin and his Adventuring gang board a luxury cruise ship for some much-needed rest and a little entertainment. With Colin, his kung fu spider sidekick, preparing to perform with the Ladies Choir and fish finger sandwiches available twenty-four … Continue reading →

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ODDS and ENDS for a new month

Happy October! Many things are going on this month that may have gotten buried in your inbox or desktop. Let me unclutter them for you. Nominations open today and close in just two weeks on October 15th. If you are … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 28, 2020

                  Click  a to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of 1 FOR ALL by Sean McCollum plus an interview with the author. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & … Continue reading →

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1 FOR ALL (plus an Interview with the author!)

J.J. thinks this year he will lead his eighth-grade team to the conference title. But bad breaks, a new coach, and a long-standing grudge sabotage J.J.’s hopes and leave him struggling on and off the court. Can J.J. and his … Continue reading →

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A Double Header: POUNCE! & FETCH!

It’s National Dog Week and next month on October 29th we celebrate National Cat Day. If your family has recently added a new feline or canine member to the family you must have these books. Intended for ages 8-12, renowned … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 21, 2020

                  Click on a to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of ROOSEVELT BANKS—GOOD KID IN TRAINING by Laurie Calkhoven. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Banks—Good-Kid-in-Training

I’ve spent the majority of my free time during this strange year reading MG books with heartbreaking themes: Opioid abuse, Divorce, Parental Neglect, Kids in Comas, and I could go on. They were all great stories, but they pulled me … Continue reading →

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