Category Archives: Reviews

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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THE UNEXPECTED LIFE OF OLIVER CROMWELL PITTS

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Today I present the second book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. *********************** I have a confession to make (head down; … Continue reading →

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CLUTCH

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! This is the first book in my quest to provide support to past MG titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. They take time to grow and I’m adding a little fertilizer … Continue reading →

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MILLA TAKES CHARGE

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Here’s the first book in the promising new Daring Dreamers Club series. That’s Milla in the middle, and the story centers around her quest to go on the annual fifth grade overnight  adventure camp trip. Her moms are a bit … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2019

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

My friend and fellow blogger, Karen Yingling, at Mrs. Yingling Reads speaks the truth when she said: “Want the best bang for your buck when it comes to children’s books?  Purchase a copy of the newest almanac for $14.99 and … Continue reading →

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THE TRIALS OF APOLLO-THE BURNING MAZE

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

This series by mega-author Rick Riordan continues with book three. The appeal of the story goes way beyond middle grade as young and old adults will find something to like. It might be the mythology filled with godly powers, a … Continue reading →

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AL CAPONE THROWS ME A CURVE

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Moose Flanagan is back and his fans are cheering. Moose first showed up in Al CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS (2004), then AL CAPONE SHINES MY SHOES (2009), and finally AL CAPONE DOES MY HOMEWORK … Continue reading →

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Randal the Elephant

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

I don’t normally share picture books at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. They’re for the under six crowd, right? Well, here’s my little confession: I love picture books and have read them out loud in the middle grade classroom and at … Continue reading →

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POSITIVELY izzy

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

I don’t read an enormous amount of graphic novels but for some young readers this is the only type of book they’ll pick up. It’s nice to be able to recommend a new one. Told in alternating viewpoints from two … Continue reading →

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DO DOODLEBUGS DOODLE?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Try saying the title three times fast! No, I couldn’t either. This fun book of amazing facts about eleven different insects begins with a silly question. Turn the page and you can read a clearly stated answer. The facts will … Continue reading →

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