Category Archives: Middle Grade Book Reviews

MMGM for July 8. 2019

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

                             To reach a blogger’s post click their red dot! Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review and GIVEAWAY of THE ECHO PARK CASTAWAYS. And if you missed my review of A Heartland Tale series you can … Continue reading →

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THE ECHO PARK CASTAWAYS

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

IT”S MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY with a feature and GIVEAWAY of THE ECHO PARK CASTAWAYS! PUBLISHED: 2019   PAGE COUNT: 208 THE OFFICIAL PLOT Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a … Continue reading →

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WEIRD BUT TRUE! USA

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

The fourth of July finds a great partner with the newest version of this classic series. Here’s the background from AMAZON:         It’s weird. It’s true. And now, it’s red, white, and blue! Explore the wonderfully wacky … Continue reading →

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MMGM FOR JULY 1, 2019

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

                     We’re celebrating July 4th a bit early! CLICK A FLAG TO REACH EACH BLOGGER’S POST! Here at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE SAND DOG by Sarah Lean. Susan Uhlig fills us in on all … Continue reading →

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THE SAND DOG

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

IT”S MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE! When Azi’s grandfather leaves their small Mediterranean island, Azi waits every day for him to return. The arrival of a nesting turtle and a tall sandy dog convinces Azi that … Continue reading →

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GAME LOGIC

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

I grew up with board games. Long sessions of Monopoly were interspersed with shorter sessions of Sorry, Clue, and Operation. With the popularity of online gaming, one would suspect games where you interact with other players around a board are … Continue reading →

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THE HUMAN BODY

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

Did you know that your brain has up to 100 billion nerve cells? Wow! What else is going on in your body? In The Human Body: Get Under the Skin with Science Activities for Kids, middle schoolers learn about the … Continue reading →

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CATERPILLAR SUMMER

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

IT’S ANOTHER EDITION OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY and a great way to kick off the first week of summer with CATERPILLAR SUMMER! Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond–Cat is one of the few … Continue reading →

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CAPTAIN AQUATICA’S AWESOME OCEAN

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean’s wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field! Scientist Jessica Cramp illuminates her work … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WHO SAILED THE STARS

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to Day Three of the Blog Tour for THE GIRL WHO SAILED THE STARS June 17 – 4dogsandanurse – Review + Playlist June 18 – Two Points of Interest – Review June 19 – Always in the Middle – … Continue reading →

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