Category Archives: Reviews

INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

It’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Take an armless girl, a boy with Tourette’s who barks a lot, and another boy who is overweight and you have a story that is both funny and memorable. Aven, Connor, and Zion are the … Continue reading →

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GREETINGS FROM WITNESS PROTECTION!

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Today’s bonus review is a cover that grabbed be from the get go: The book jacket blurb had me anxious to immerse myself in the story: The marshals are looking for the perfect girl to join a mother, father, and … Continue reading →

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AMINA’S VOICE

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Happy Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! In just two days the Cybil’s awards will be announced. I was honored to be on the five member judging panel for Middle Grade Fiction. I’ve now read all seven nominees. Last year I reviewed … Continue reading →

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EARTH, WIND, FIRE, AND RAIN

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

If you were expecting a post about the iconic musical group adding some rain to their band, you won’t find it here. What you will discover is another fantastic Mystery and Mayhem title written with flare by author Judy Dodge … Continue reading →

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THE NOCTURNALS: THE HIDDEN KINGDOM

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

If you haven’t caught one of the titles in this middle grade series, have no worries as they each read well on their own. First up in 2016 were THE MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTIONS followed by THE OMINOUS EYE. Last year came … Continue reading →

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ERUPTIONS AND EXPLOSIONS

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Sit tight—here’s another addition to the addicting Mystery & Mayhem series from NOMAD PRESS. You may have knowledge of these outbursts, but the stories before, during, and after each of these life-changing events drive this page-turner. 1815 Mount Tambora in … Continue reading →

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ELLIE, ENGINEER

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Ellie is a tool belt wielding girl who is always planning her next project. She’s an engineer in the making and a great one, too. That career choice will for sure come later. For now Ellie wants to build a … Continue reading →

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HEROES OF BLACK HISTORY

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

TIME for KIDS of course has perfect timing with this new title and the arrival of Black History month in February. It must have been hard to choose just four great black Americans. If you don’t see your hero on … Continue reading →

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THE CASTLE IN THE MIST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

For the past year this book was on my long list of MG novels I wanted to read. It made a jump to the top after winning a copy from COMPLETELY FULL BOOKSHELF, where you can find reviews of other … Continue reading →

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COLORBLIND— A NOVEL

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

BACKGROUND: The time is 1968. The place is Montgomery, Alabama. The story is one of resilience in the face of discrimination and bullying. Using the racially charged word “Negro,” two Caucasian boys repeatedly bully Miss Annie Loomis–the first African-American teacher … Continue reading →

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