Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

THE FLYING HORSE

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The intriguing cover introduces the two main characters of this pleasing tale of discovery. Trendsetter, born in the Netherlands, shows a lot of promise as a young colt. His ability to jump is what brings him attention. He eventually ends … Continue reading →

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BIG NATE-NAILED IT!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

If you need a break from those 300 + page middle grade novels, look no further than the 28th edition of Lincoln Peirce’s Big Nate series-NAILED IT! Over 170 full-color comics are included. Sixth grade is never boring when Nate … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Click on each to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS by Fiona Hardy. Maria Antonia shares a few thoughts about BAD KITTY … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When movie-loving Hayley’s beloved grandma dies, so does her dream of making the horror movie they were writing together. Then she inherits the money to buy a professional camera, and becomes determined to see the project through, with only three … Continue reading →

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Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

I won a copy of this book at Natalie Aguirre’s Literary Rambles a few months ago. The link above will take you to an excellent interview there with author Elaine Kachala. Take a look after reading my review below. Superpower? … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

It’s President’s Day here in the USA. Click on to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL by Joseph Moore. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY has … Continue reading →

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THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When I saw that THE CALL OF JEREMIAH MCGILL was set in the early 1970s, I jumped at the chance to read this title. Not many MG books are set in a decade that shares similar problems to what we … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF ARCHITECTURE

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Architectural masterpieces from around the world are presented in this unique book. Of the 25, I’d only visited one in person: The TWA Flight Center in New York City; a few others viewed in pictures and videos (Sydney Opera House; … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Love is in the air over these MG books. Click on a to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Natalie … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The Middle School series is back with book #15 (yes, FIFTEEN!). It has been twelve years since I read the first title-Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. I never reviewed that story as I found the main character, … Continue reading →

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