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My Favorites so far…

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

(Just four days remain until my big Anniversary Celebration. Come back on Monday, August 22nd for all the fun details.) Today’s post is also about the future. It’s time to gear up for another year of school, cooler temperatures, and … Continue reading →

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OCEAN ANIMALS from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Do you have any books with more pictures than words? The question came to me from a 12-year-old who is more into sports than reading. I knew exactly the book to recommend. This new title from National Geographic is filled … Continue reading →

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125 WACKY ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

I can’t get enough of these great new titles from National Geographic. This one is perfect to fill those long summer days when you hear the drawn out cry from an 8-13 year-old… “I’m bored.” The official blurb for 125 … Continue reading →

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HATTER MADIGAN WINNER

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Congratulations to Suzanne Warr, winner of HATTER MADIGAN: GHOST IN THE H.A.T.B.O.X. Suzanne blogs at her site, TALES FROM THE RAVEN, where you can find reviews, flash fiction, and blog hops. Her feline friend, Apricot Kitty also adds her opinion … Continue reading →

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Blast Off Into Summer with HATTER MADIGAN

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

The summer solstice officially arrives on June 20th at 6:34 a.m. EDT.  But for most of us summer begins when kids are out of school. At least around here that means the first week of June. It’s time to celebrate … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS MASTERMIND BLOG TOUR

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

I’m excited to be Stop #5 on the National Geographic Kids Mastermind Blog Tour! This summer, National Geographic Kids Books is inviting kids to “Unleash Their Inner Genius” with the release of Mastermind (May 2016, ages 8-12).  In this fun, … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FAVORITE SITCOMS

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

A middle grade television script and a novel look very different, but they do share similar traits. A beginning, middle, and end for sure. There’s also a problem that must be solved in 30-60 minutes on TV and by the … Continue reading →

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THE DREADED ‘TBR’ LIST

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

The TBR list is something I’ve used for years. It’s a personal list of books I intend to read. At first it was one list, but these days it has become two. The first is labeled URGENT. Books I’ve promised … Continue reading →

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FIVE FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

I raced through the five Cybils finalists earlier this month giving me an opportunity to tackle the healthy stack of books in my TBR (to be read) pile. I also have an eye on the future and books yet to … Continue reading →

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AND THE WINNER IS…

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Well… I don’t know yet. After reading all five Cybils Middle Grade Fiction finalists I will soon  conference with the other judges to share thoughts and come to a group decision. I do know awards are subjective no matter if … Continue reading →

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