Tag Archives: Historical fiction

THE ANGEL PLAYER

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

Set in 1349 England, British author Andrew Beattie gives readers an engaging second story in his Tales From the Middle Ages series. A disease known as the Black Death hovers over the cast of characters. Twelve-year-old Will Hunter travels with … 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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ARMSTRONG & CHARLIE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

You know you’ve read a great book… …because you’re sad to have it end, …because it’s a contemporary story with heart, …because it was set in the 1970s, …because the theme of racial tension shows how far we haven’t progressed, … Continue reading →

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