Tag Archives: female protagonists

RUBY IN THE SKY

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The legend of astronaut Michael Collins lives on in middle grade books. Collins was the one who stayed back in the Apollo command module as fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made … Continue reading →

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FRONT DESK

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Author Kelly Yang looked at her own life as an immigrant to create a touching, inspiring story of hope, empathy, and understanding. Racism is the central focus but strong themes of friendship and never giving up also grace the pages. … Continue reading →

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Skulduggery Pleasant

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Ever hear of it? Me neither, until Harpers 360 suggested this was a must read. A little research led to the reasons this novel published eleven years ago had a less than stellar start in the United States. Irish Author, … Continue reading →

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THE BOOKSHOP GIRL

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to another MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! This title was first released by Scholastic in 2017. This 2018 version from Peachtree Publishers has a new illustrator, with Poly Bernatene adding his own visual feast to accompany the story. For those … Continue reading →

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SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! As The Middle Grade World Turns. There should be another genre of books called MG soap opera. More and more of these family dramas appear each month. You’ll find stories about divorce, death … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WITH MORE THAN ONE HEART

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

The loss of a parent at any age is traumatic. But when you’ve always been Dad’s little girl, it is especially tough for 13-year-old Briana. Her dad passed away suddenly from a rare heart condition. She lost both a father … Continue reading →

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THE SWEETEST SOUND

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Today I present the third book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. The last time I saw this book featured was last February on Suzanne Warr’s blog. Cadence has … Continue reading →

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MILLA TAKES CHARGE

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Here’s the first book in the promising new Daring Dreamers Club series. That’s Milla in the middle, and the story centers around her quest to go on the annual fifth grade overnight  adventure camp trip. Her moms are a bit … Continue reading →

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POSITIVELY izzy

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

I don’t read an enormous amount of graphic novels but for some young readers this is the only type of book they’ll pick up. It’s nice to be able to recommend a new one. Told in alternating viewpoints from two … Continue reading →

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ROSETOWN

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Author Cynthia Rylant wrote her first story way back in 1979. Since then there have been over a hundred more from toddler books and poetry to chapter books and middle grade fiction. She’s been honored with numerous awards. The Caldecot … Continue reading →

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