Category Archives: Reviews

THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

It’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! This new fantasy adventure features a twelve-year-old boy with the most unusual name: Prosperity Oceanus Redding. He prefers to go by Prosper. What he really prefers is to get rid of the demon living inside … Continue reading →

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HISTORY’S MYSTERIES

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

I love a good mystery, especially when they’re real. This new title from National Geographic KIDS reveals many of the mysteries that still stump scientists and archaeologists. There were many I had not heard of before. You’ll find the mysteries … Continue reading →

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SUPERFAIL for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

This new book features Marshall, a defective hero who has many super powers although none of them work quite like they should. He narrates the tale in the usual way first person MG books are presented, but his thoughts and … Continue reading →

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1,000 FACTS ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Did you know… There are 132 Rooms and 6 Levels in the White House Residence. First Daughter Susan Ford held her school’s senior prom in the East Room of the White House in 1975. President Andrew Jackson once hosted an … Continue reading →

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TOLETIS FOR MMGM’s Brand New Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Happy New Year to all. After a year of reading books where young protagonists face so many heartbreaking challenges, it was a pleasure to sit back during the holiday season and enjoy this quiet tale. First written in Spanish and … Continue reading →

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REFUGEE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Thanks to Patricia Tilton at Children’s Books Heal for recommending this one several months ago. It took a long time to reach the top of my to read pile but the wait was worth the time spent turning the pages. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

YIKES! We’re down to just 10 shopping days until Christmas. No need to panic with these last minute gifts from the talented folks at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. First up is a fun page-turner: Weird But True! Christmas: 300 Festive Facts … Continue reading →

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MAGNUS CHASE and the GODS of ASGARD: THE SHIP OF THE DEAD

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

It’s MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! We come to the final book in this epic North Mythology series. Magnus is 16 and I would have put his character solidly in the YA category. But rules are made to be broken and … Continue reading →

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EVOLUTION—HOW LIFE ADAPTS TO A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This science title will have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fans cheering. Filled with interesting facts, essential questions, and interactive projects, EVOLUTION is a must have for classrooms and home. Here’s the official blurb from Nomad Press: Why do humans … Continue reading →

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THE SEARCH FOR THE LOST PROPHECY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I featured the first book in the Horace j. Edwards and the Time Keepers series last Friday. THE SECRET OF THE SCARAB BEETLE kicked things off with a trip to ancient Egypt. The time travel mystery continues with THE SEARCH … Continue reading →

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