Category Archives: Giveaways

UNFORGOTTEN BLOG TOUR

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to the Unforgotten Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey and Her Relentless Quest to Save Mountain Gorillas by Anita Silvey on June 29th, blogs across the web are featuring original content … Continue reading →

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THE STARTUP SQUAD—PARTY PROBLEMS + A GIVEAWAY

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Book three in this fun series is out now, and I have a GIVEAWAY Package of all three hardback editions! All you need to do is make a comment below or email your entry name to gpcolo(at)gmail(dot)com. I’ll do the … Continue reading →

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AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS (+ A GIVEAWAY!)

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Middle grade fantasy has many beloved characters and series. Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl come to mind. But now there’s a new strong-willed protagonist and her name is Amari Peters. She’s a character that can proudly take her … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 7, 2020

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

           Welcome to our first MMGM of December It’s also a special one. Three years ago, author Shannon Messenger contacted me. LODESTAR, Book 6 in her wildly popular KEEPER OF THE LOST CITY series had just been released  and … Continue reading →

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WEIRD BUT TRUE! HALLOWEEN

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Plus you could win your very own copy (U.S. Addresses only) thanks to National Geographic Kids and Media Masters Publicity. Here are the not so scary details… The giveaway will only run for two days (So the winner can enjoy … Continue reading →

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An ALWAYS in the MIDDLE Celebration

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Earlier this month I published my 1,000th post! It’s been 8 years, over 600 reviews and I’ve made connections to  the most wonderful group of bloggers, authors, and middle graders. I am truly blessed to have such a platform. A … Continue reading →

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Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes BLOG TOUR + HUGE GIVEAWAY!

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome Back to the Explorer Academy! AND… The Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes by Trudi Trueit on March 17th, blogs across the web are featuring a National Geographic Explorer who inspired The Explorer Academy, … Continue reading →

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WE COULD BE HEROES

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

CELEBRATING MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY WITH A NEW RELEASE and GIVEAWAY! A boy, his new friend, and a canine they desperately want to save serve as the backdrop for this heartwarming story. A story full of challenges for both young … Continue reading →

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE (Plus a GIVEAWAY!)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

A stunning achievement sure to please middle graders, teachers, and librarians. Here’s the official background from National Geographic: More than 160 tribes are featured presenting a comprehensive overview of the history of North America’s Native peoples. From the Apache to … Continue reading →

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Explorer Academy: The Double Helix Book Blast!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome Back to the Explorer Academy! Welcome to the Explorer Academy: The Double Helix Book Blast!   To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Double Helix by Trudi Trueit on September 24th, blogs across the web are featuring special content from … Continue reading →

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