Greg Pattridge
6th Grade
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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Category Archives: MG Fantasy
HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS
I’m always a bit reluctant to jump into a series with the second book without having read the first. Not to worry as I had no problem settling into the character and plot of HELENA FLINN AND THE FLICKERING REALMS. … Continue reading
THE SNOWMAN CODE
What initially looks like a holiday story turns out to be an anytime of the year heartwarming friendship tale between a snowman and a girl. Ten-year-old Blessing has not been to school in several months due to the mistreatment she … Continue reading
THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS
This engaging and original fantasy will pull you in right to the gripping conclusion. With world building at its finest, the story is not only good for post-Halloween reading but any time of the year. Ix Tatterfall is a girl … Continue reading
DAWN OF THE DRAGONS
Dragon stories are always popular with young readers. The fantasy of seeing dragons in the sky and interacting with humans is hard to resist. Of course the story has to keep one interested and with DAWN OF THE DRAGONS, a … Continue reading
SCARLET MORNING
A fantasy with a pair of unique characters sure to please readers. Viola and Wilmur have been living in the town of Caveat for most of their lives under the care of Hestur, a woman who really doesn’t like children. … Continue reading
PRESS 1 FOR INVASION
The lunch lady is an alien and Earth is about to be invaded with eminent destruction as the goal. That’s not all: these invaders think humans are a tasty treat once cooked to the right temperature. What better choice than … Continue reading
NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER
The sequel to the entertaining I KNOW WHAT UFO DID LAST SUMMER that I reviewed earlier this year has Marv back in action defending his family and town from aliens. His first person narration is fast paced and likeable. Joining … Continue reading
Phantom Academy
A story about a dead twelve-year-old boy. Unfortunately, Finn died after getting hit on the head by a stray coconut. Now he is a ghost and student at Phantom Academy. At first I couldn’t get over the sadness of a … Continue reading
THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN
A fantasy tale in verse that is both heartwarming and magical. I always prefer the traditional way of story telling, but this story is perfect in its’ lyrical format. On the cover are the giant boy, Brob, along with Lyriana … Continue reading
The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick
The back cover description boldly warns readers of what to expect: You probably shouldn’t read this book. Because it’s going to get creepy fast… No kidding! THE NIGHTMARES OF FINNEGAN QUICK features Finn’s first person narration. He’s having nightmares and … Continue reading
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