Category Archives: New Release

OUR NATION’S DOCUMENTS

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

New this month from the timely folks at TIME FOR KIDS is a look at the words that have shaped our country. With politics in the news every minute of the day, children are taking an increased interest in the … Continue reading →

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MICKEY MALLOY WONDER BOY!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! When author Laurisa White Reyes asked me to review her newest book, MICKEY MALLOY WONDER BOY!, I jumped at the chance. I knew Laura as the moderator of Middle Grade Mania and also as … Continue reading →

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KIDS AND PLEASURE READING

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Are you frustrated with the lack of pleasure reading your tweens or teens are doing? Parents and teachers have all heard the excuses: I have too much homework. I’d rather play sports. There aren’t any books I like. I’ll just … Continue reading →

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TRY THIS! EXTREME

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Science lovers beware. You are going to have a blast with this book. Filled with 50 experiments you can try out at home or school, be prepared to learn in a fun hands-on way. The experiments are grouped under seven … Continue reading →

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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Coming up next Monday is  a Merry Christmas Marvelous Middle Grade Monday. I’ll have the Golden Cup Awards revealing my favorite moments from MG books. There’s also a giveaway of two $25 Amazon gift cards (Get the gift you really … Continue reading →

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CROSSING THE LINE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

On July 27, 1919 Eugene Williams, an African American teenager, was stoned to death by white men when his raft crossed the line to the whites only beach. It set off what is known as the Chicago race riots. This … Continue reading →

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A MYSTERY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The fascinating history of this man-powered submarine is told in just enough detail to peak the interest of  middle grade kids. The Hunley was designed to attack Union ships during the Civil War. It’s history was short with many missions … Continue reading →

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A Chat with Author Jeannie Mobley

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Jeannie Mobley, author of the new historical novel, BOBBY LEE CLAREMONT AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT, joins me today and has graciously offered to answer a few questions.  The story line and time period of this novel sure pulled me in … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD’S GREATEST ADVENTURE MACHINE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Four kids. One ride. And an adventure that will have you flipping the pages. Told in third person, we get to know Trevor, Cameron, Devin, and Nika as they embark on this unique ride. Each of these kids has an … Continue reading →

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TOTO—THE DOG-GONE AMAZING STORY OF THE WIZARD OF OZ

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I still remember the first time I saw the movie huddled around the television with my sisters and Mom…a bowl of popcorn within reach. It was mesmerizing to watch the tale unfold. L. Frank Baum wrote 14 books in the … Continue reading →

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