Tag Archives: Beth Vrabel

LIES I TELL MYSELF

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

One of my favorite plots to experience is a middle grade contemporary first person narration. More than once though I feel a bit let down by the voice coming from the character. It can sound like an adult speaking or … Continue reading →

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CALEB and KIT For Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Cystic Fibrosis. The name even sounds scary. I knew the disease was progressive and causes difficulty in breathing and in other organs. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry, in the United States: More than 30,000 people are living … Continue reading →

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Six More for 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

September 1st. Four months left in the year. In more precise terms – 122 days or 2,928 hours remain to read my TBR stack of books and these new ones soon to be released. I can’t wait to spend the … Continue reading →

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A BLIND GUIDE TO STINKVILLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

I’m continuing my trek through Middle Grade sadness, but this time feels different. Yes, there is plenty to pull you down here: An almost sightless MC, a depressed mother, an angry older brother, and a father wrapped up in his … Continue reading →

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