Tag Archives: Barbara Dee

HAVEN JACOBS SAVES THE PLANET

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Haven Jacobs is a 7th grade girl whose emotions are out of control over one topic: climate change. It’s effecting her mental health along with falling grades, sleep, and friendships. She wonders why adults aren’t doing anything about the crisis … Continue reading →

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VIOLETS ARE BLUE

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Twelve-year-old Wren has a growing amount of drama smothering her up at every turn. Her parents have divorced and now Dad lives in Brooklyn with a new wife and twin babies. Mom is a nurse who decides moving to a … Continue reading →

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MY LIFE IN THE FISH TANK

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Mental illness is a theme most often seen in YA or Adult books. It’s a tough topic to convey when your audience is 9-13. No need to worry here as the characters and story will win you over. Told from … Continue reading →

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MAYBE HE JUST LIKES YOU

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER EDITION OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY with a very special and timely book for the beginning of the school year… For seventh-grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. … Continue reading →

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