Greg Pattridge
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THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT by Nizrana Farook
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NEVER AFTER
Here’s the official scoop from Macmillan’s Roaring Brook Press imprint: Nothing ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho’s sleepy little suburban town of North Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect green, and while her progressive school … Continue reading
ODDS and ENDS for a new month
Happy October! Many things are going on this month that may have gotten buried in your inbox or desktop. Let me unclutter them for you. Nominations open today and close in just two weeks on October 15th. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Middle Grade News, New Release, Resources
Tagged Clayton Anderson, Cybils Awards, Letters from Space, Pitch Wars
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TORO
This unique story centers around Alicía. Her brown eyes widen whenever there is talk of Pamplona, Spain—a place she longs to visit during the yearly Festival of the Bull. Alicía doesn’t just want to attend but also participate in the … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release
Tagged Andrew Avner, Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, MMGM, Toro
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STEALING MT. RUSHMORE
If there was an award for worst parents in an MG book, the two in STEALING MT. RUSHMORE would win hands down. When things don’t go right Dad escapes from the world to his bedroom, while Mom has already taken … Continue reading
MORE THAN MARMALADE
You may know Paddington Bear from one of the many books featuring the iconic character or perhaps from two successful featured films (Paddington in 2014 and Paddington 2 in 2017). What will most likely be new to fans is the … Continue reading
IN THE RED
Earthlings are only in the planning stages to eventually send humans to Mars. What will it be like when a colony is set up there for the selected few to work and live? IN THE RED is set in the … Continue reading
Five for the Summer!
It’s the first day of Spring and this turn in the calendar gets me thinking about Summer. Specifically, what new books will I grab hold of to fill those lazy days? Here are my top five picks (click on any … Continue reading
BLUE SKIES
WELCOME TO MY FEATURED REVIEW FOR MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The 1940’s decade brings to mind thoughts of World War II, and when a book is set during this time period you anticipate reading specifically about the war torn years … Continue reading