Tag Archives: John David Anderson

RILEY’S GHOST

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Author John David Anderson is not afraid to branch out and try different genres. The one common thread most of his books have are kids who don’t fit in to the norm. Contemporary stories like Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, about … Continue reading →

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STOWAWAY

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve enjoyed John David Anderson’s books since 2016 when I was first introduced to his story telling with Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. In 2017 came Posted; 2019’s Finding Orion; and last year’s One Last Shot. All of these were heartfelt … Continue reading →

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ONE LAST SHOT

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

I doubt there has ever been an editor, blogger, or agent proclaiming what we need in MG fiction is a book about miniature golf. Author John David Anderson thought differently. ONE LAST SHOT covers every birdie, par, and bogie in … Continue reading →

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POSTED for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I previously reviewed John David Anderson’s MS. BIXBY’S LAST DAY, the heartfelt tribute by three sixth grade boys to the teacher they adore. POSTED is also about a group of boys, this time an older group in 8th grade. The … Continue reading →

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MS. BIXBY’S LAST DAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Earlier this summer I attended an open house at a school where I taught my first group of students. It was to honor the school’s fifty years of teaching and learning. I was only a part of eight of those … Continue reading →

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