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Favorite Middle Grade Reading Moments 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve read more middle grade books this year than any other genre and even wrote two of my own (currently going through some serious final editing). My final reading tally sits at 19 middle grade reads and 14 of those … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Time to Write

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

In my past I’ve written research articles and created curriculum units. I found that the energy to do technical type of writing could occur at any time of the day. If I had a few hours I could plunge right … Continue reading →

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More Than a Dog Story

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

Another MMGM and who doesn’t love a dog story? Okay, I can think of a few. But maybe if they read Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo  their feelings would change. Date of Publication: 2000 Page count: 22,123 Publisher’s description: … Continue reading →

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‘Novel’ Films from Books for Kids

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

This blog post comes courtesy of an aggravating wait at a local discount store. Can’t there be a separate line for the six people in front of me who have been persuaded to join the frequent shoppers club? I guess … Continue reading →

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Non-Readers: Are their numbers increasing?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

I have the opportunity to work with 10-14 year-old boys and girls every week. Some are a part of a mentoring program I have been involved with for 15 years. Others I see in my counseling/coaching sessions with kids. The … Continue reading →

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