Category Archives: Reviews

THE LEGEND OF GREG

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! No, this isn’t my new autobiography. Instead what I’ve been carrying around for a month is a new book by Chris Rylander. I previously laughed my way through his contemporary THE FOURTH STALL. … Continue reading →

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THE NEBULA SECRET

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

There’s something unusual about the newest title from National Geographic. It’s still loaded with science, history, and technology topics we’ve come to expect—ones I’ve championed many times the past few years at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. What makes THE NEBULA … Continue reading →

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THE MISCALCULATIONS OF LIGHTNING GIRL

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! For several years I taught  in a special program for intellectually gifted students. These were 28 sixth graders who had a variety of strengths in writing, math, and the sciences. They were all … Continue reading →

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24 HOURS IN NOWHERE

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Before I get to my featured review let me pause to celebrate. This past weekend was my 6th year blogging anniversary! I gave all the details in last Friday’s post. What better way … Continue reading →

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SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! As The Middle Grade World Turns. There should be another genre of books called MG soap opera. More and more of these family dramas appear each month. You’ll find stories about divorce, death … Continue reading →

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SPUTNIK’S GUIDE TO LIFE ON EARTH

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Today I present the fourth book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. My other favorites included CLUTCH, THE UNEXPECTED LIFE OF … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WITH MORE THAN ONE HEART

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

The loss of a parent at any age is traumatic. But when you’ve always been Dad’s little girl, it is especially tough for 13-year-old Briana. Her dad passed away suddenly from a rare heart condition. She lost both a father … Continue reading →

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LITTLE ORANGE HONEY HOOD

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

A Carolina folktale comes to life in this story that is part Brother’s Grimm and part Little Red Riding Hood. Never trust an alligator as young Blossom journeys through the river swampland. Her goal is to deliver mosquito-fever medicine to … Continue reading →

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DRAGON RIDER—The Griffin’s Feather

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Last month I reviewed the first DRAGON RIDER book. This second installment took more than a decade to arrive and what I found reflecting back on both books is a passionate love of animals, the good in people, and the … Continue reading →

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THE SWEETEST SOUND

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Today I present the third book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. The last time I saw this book featured was last February on Suzanne Warr’s blog. Cadence has … Continue reading →

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