Greg Pattridge
6th Grade
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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Category Archives: Reviews
THE SECRET OF THE SCARAB BEETLE
This first book in the HORACE j. EDWARDS and the TIME KEEPERS series came out last year. I’m featuring it today in anticipation of my review next week on Marvelous Middle Grade Monday of Book Two: THE SEARCH FOR THE … Continue reading
CHILDREN OF REFUGE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Here is the second book in the sci-fi thriller CHILDREN OF EXILE series. The first book by that name came out last year and was high on my to read list. I just never got to it. I decided to … Continue reading
HOW TO ACE THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE
The official study guide is now in its fifth edition and 2017’s version brings the first update since 2012. You don’t have to be a Bee participant to enjoy this book. The middle section includes over 40 pages of sample … Continue reading
CROSSING THE LINE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
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
ADVENTURE AGAINST THE ENDERMAN
Jump into the world of Minecraft, the wildly popular computer game that both kids and adults can play. In its basic form you create towers and full cities with virtual blocks. Beyond that there’s trial and error, problem solving, and … Continue reading
RESTART for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
I’m not a big fan of multiple viewpoints in books. I don’t mind two alternating narratives, but beyond that it breaks up the flow of the story for me. Gordon Korman though is the master of this technique in writing. … Continue reading
A MYSTERY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
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
EMILY AND THE SPELLSTONE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
First off—some big news: I’m taking over MMGM for the next two months. Our fearless leader, Shannon Messenger, is on a crazy travel schedule and reached out to me to take over for November and December. See below on how … Continue reading
FRAZZLED #2
Let me first spell out the entire title: FRAZZLED: ORDINARY MISHAPS AND INEVITABLE CATASTROPHES. Try saying that three times fast… Okay, I couldn’t either. Abbie Wu is back in her second story about life in middle school. I reviewed and … Continue reading
DON’T READ THIS BOOK BEFORE BED
This new book from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS is especially spine tingling during the season of spooks and goblins. The tales here though dare to explain some of the odder places, animals, and occurrences in our world. Just in case you … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 