Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

THE STARDUST MYSTERY

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

The Stardust Mystery illustrated book is a companion to the MissionKT and Building the Universe video games, the STARDUST MYSTERY YouTube channel and the StardustMystery.com/kids/ web page. It follows the lives of cousins Lizzy, Milo, VC, and Neddy as they … Continue reading →

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CLUES TO THE UNIVERSE

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Middle Grade contemporary stories always have a soft spot in my heart. It was my favorite growing up and today it’s still about half of my book reading. The plots almost always have three elements: 1. A Bully 2. Friendships … Continue reading →

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THE COOLEST STUFF ON EARTH

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

This big, bright and photo-packed gift-worthy book digs into the details behind our planet’s most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals. . Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That … Continue reading →

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BUMP

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

When I was a middle grader, my grandfather would always take me to several pro wrestling matches each year. We’d sit ring side and I’d get an elbow nudge every time something important happened. Afterwards he’d rave about what a … Continue reading →

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BRAIN CANDY 2

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

In 2019 I featured the first BRAIN CANDY book for kids. I’m a kid at heart because this big adult also enjoyed the fun format filled with facts. I was happy to see a second book in the series released … 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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OTTO P. NUDD

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Otto P. Nudd: The BEST bird in Ida Valley (at least according to him). While his buddies waste their days at the dump cracking jokes, Otto invents things with his human neighbor Old Man Bartleby in their workshop. Marla: The … Continue reading →

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SUMMER OF L.U.C.K.

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Winter has only just begun, but SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. will warm you right up with a fantasy filled summer camp tale. Here’s the synopsis from Intense Publications: Stuttering Darby is never perfect enough for her mother. Justin’s been silent since … Continue reading →

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RED FOX ROAD

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Survival stories are often sad and gut wrenching. RED FOX ROAD takes you on a journey full of those elements. You’ll want to curl up in a warm spot with plenty of nourishment to make it through the pages. Here’s … Continue reading →

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NEVER AFTER

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

You or someone in your family have probably experienced the excited anticipation when the next book in in a beloved series is released. The same goes for the main character in NEVER AFTER, Filomena Jefferson-Cho. She joins the mob of … Continue reading →

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