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MOUNTAIN OF FIRE

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

My first look at the cover made me assume this was fiction– a story of two boys desperately trying to escape the devastation brought on by the Mount St. Helens volcano in 1980. Their tale is included but MOUNTAIN OF … Continue reading →

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HUMMINGBIRD SEASON

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

COVID. March, 2020. It hit fast and hard. None of us were prepared for what was about to unfold. Teachers and parents often struggled providing support for children during this difficult time when we were locked in and shut out … Continue reading →

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WE THE SEA TURTLES

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

On islands around the world—from Manhattan to Phillip Island, Australia, to Komodo Island and beyond—eight children face life-changing moments: escaping a flood; embracing their identity; discovering that the adults in their lives can ease the burden of their eco-anxiety. And … Continue reading →

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Emma and the Love Spell

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Emma and the Love Spell is a fun and engaging story about a preteen who has a big secret: She’s a witch. Korean American adoptee Emma has powers that are always out of control. Her non-magical parents have made her … Continue reading →

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Game Face

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Jonah is 13 and wants to succeed as a hockey goalie, maybe eventually going pro. His best buddy, Ty, is also pursuing this dream. Jonah, though, has anxiety issues that have worsened since his mom was killed in a car … Continue reading →

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MISGUIDED

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

This one came recommended to me not through the publisher or a publicist, but from an almost 13-year-old who had just finished a Kindle version of the book. The tale is set in a fictional town of Braxton, a tourist … Continue reading →

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HISPANIC STAR: SONIA SOTOMAYOR

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

A fascinating and revealing journey following Sonia Sotomayor’s rise in becoming a Supreme Court Justice. It’s an engaging read that will appeal to young readers not only for the content but also for the length at just 112 pages. Six … Continue reading →

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A LOOK BACK & A LOOK FORWARD

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

HAPPY LABOR DAY! I had a title scheduled for today until the publisher delayed its release until early 2024. They asked that I do the same with my review. I could have shuffled the lineup for this month, but decided … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH TRASH

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

I try and get a good early morning hike in before the rush of the day gets going. Coming across animals like rabbits and squirrels along with the occasional coyote are common, and last winter I had a stare down … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Kids ALMANAC 2024 (plus a GIVEAWAY)

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Buy | Goodreads The New York Times best-selling Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more.  This new edition features:   Check out https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/books/article/almanac-2024 for more information … Continue reading →

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