Tag Archives: Alan Gratz

A FRIDAY DOUBLE FEATURE: REFUGEE THE GRAPHIC NOVEL & THE ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC COLLECTION

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

I read my first Alan Gratz novel back in 2018. REFUGEE captured the tragic and emotional effect on families when they have to move because of political decisions. Three families were featured from different time periods and the stories tied … Continue reading →

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WAR GAMES

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

Alan Gratz is back with another gripping historical fiction story. This time the setting is the 1936 Olympic Games set in Berlin, Germany. Thirteen-year-old Evie Harris is a gymnast and a competitor just like the more well-known Jesse Owens. Her … Continue reading →

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HEROES by Alan Gratz

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

A gripping, historical look at the 1941 invasion of Pearl Harbor is brought to life by two boys. Young Frank McCoy narrates the tale. Dad is a Navy fighter pilot. Frank’s best friend is Stanley Summers whose dad is also … 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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FIVE FOR THE SUMMER

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The summer months are when my reading ramps up. Whether at home or enjoying a weekend escape to an out of town destination, I have a book nearby. Here’s the top five on my upcoming summer reading list. I LOVE … Continue reading →

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