Category Archives: Book Lists

Five More for the Future

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Earlier this year I added five anticipated MG novels to my sky high future read list. In just four months I’ve reduced that list to One for the Future as I zipped through the first four close to their release … Continue reading →

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An Irish Aside

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I couldn’t resist putting on my green socks, sipping green tea, and revisiting my favorite upper MG book set in Ireland – CELTIC RUN by Sean Vogel (2012). Here’s the book jacket blurb: While in Ireland … Continue reading →

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Did you hear the one about the…

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve received several emails this school year along the lines of… “My son is 12 and will only read funny books. He doesn’t want drama, deaths, or sad tales of homelessness… just pure laugh out loud funny. He’s not into … Continue reading →

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The Path to Publishing: Become Famous First

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

There are a growing number of actors, talk show hosts, and anyone else who has had more than the standard 15 minutes of fame showing up as authors on the children’s bookshelf. I would guess their path is a lot … Continue reading →

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MG BOOKS THAT WOULD MAKE A GOOD MOVIE

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

The annual Academy Awards are announced this Sunday evening. Like most years I’m woefully behind seeing only three of the best picture nominated films so far. I’ll still watch the award show, but I’m always more fascinated with the screenplay … Continue reading →

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CYBILS Public Nominations Announced

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Thanks to Karen Yingling for the nudge to participate in the nominations that closed yesterday. Karen’s the chair of the MG Fiction category and her blog is a place I visit several times a week. MS. YINGLING READS is where … Continue reading →

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A Year of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Are You Kidding?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Fifty-two reviews in one year. It’s been a fun ride and one that will continue. This week though it’s time to celebrate with my first ever monster-size giveaway. But first a look back at the titles… IDA B DEAD END … Continue reading →

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Middle Grade: What’s popular this year?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve never had a problem creating story ideas. So far the three I’ve finished have been contemporary stories. I’ve got another one of those swimming around in my head along with a fantasy and one quirky historical fiction. It got … Continue reading →

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Ten Favorite Summertime Middle Grade Reads

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Yes, the time has come to say goodbye to spring, at least on the calendar. This Saturday the sun will be at its farthest point north of the equator (Exactly 6:51 A.M. EDT if you want to celebrate). It’s also … Continue reading →

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Do Dads Get a Fair Look in MG Books?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Father’s Day is fast approaching and this Sunday it will be time to celebrate our dads. Happy Father’s Day! I’ve read a lot of middle grade books the past year where the dad is not portrayed in the best light. … Continue reading →

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