Tag Archives: male protagonists

THE RECKONING

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Young Lamar is in middle school and can’t wait to start making movies like his idol, Spike Lee. Grandpa has even gifted him a camcorder that will create something special much better than phones. Spending time with Gramps is great … Continue reading →

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JOURNEY OF THE PALE BEAR

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

The year is 1251, perhaps 1252, and the King of Norway gives the King of England a Royal Bear as a gift. The bear did arrive and lived many years in the menageries of the Tower of London. This much … Continue reading →

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THE LEGEND OF GREG

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! No, this isn’t my new autobiography. Instead what I’ve been carrying around for a month is a new book by Chris Rylander. I previously laughed my way through his contemporary THE FOURTH STALL. … Continue reading →

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24 HOURS IN NOWHERE

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Before I get to my featured review let me pause to celebrate. This past weekend was my 6th year blogging anniversary! I gave all the details in last Friday’s post. What better way … Continue reading →

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SPUTNIK’S GUIDE TO LIFE ON EARTH

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Today I present the fourth book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. My other favorites included CLUTCH, THE UNEXPECTED LIFE OF … Continue reading →

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DRAGON RIDER—The Griffin’s Feather

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Last month I reviewed the first DRAGON RIDER book. This second installment took more than a decade to arrive and what I found reflecting back on both books is a passionate love of animals, the good in people, and the … Continue reading →

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THE UNEXPECTED LIFE OF OLIVER CROMWELL PITTS

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Today I present the second book in my quest to provide support to past titles. I call it The Nurturing of Middle Grade Books. *********************** I have a confession to make (head down; … Continue reading →

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SOME VERY MESSY MEDIEVAL MAGIC

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

This third book in the Adventures of Pete and Weasel is actually the first for me. I had heard about the series but could never fit it in to my busy review schedule. I’m glad to finally get a start … Continue reading →

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THE TRUTH AS TOLD BY MASON BUTTLE

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! I’m tired of bullies. Both in real life and in fiction. I was about to pass on this story until I saw the author’s name—Leslie Connor. Her special way of creating an endearing character … Continue reading →

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CLASS ACTION

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Good morning class. Your assignment is to read chapters one through five in your Judicial History textbook, answer the questions at the end of each chapter, and summarize how a case is heard … Continue reading →

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