Tag Archives: male protagonists

SPAMLY WARTHINGTON (ALMOST) SECRET AGENT

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

It’s another MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! I’ll be honest. I hate prologues. That made the first moments of my time with SPAMLY WARTHINGTON like I’d made a wrong turn. Thirteen pages in I finally reached chapter one and all was … Continue reading →

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MICKEY MALLOY WONDER BOY!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! When author Laurisa White Reyes asked me to review her newest book, MICKEY MALLOY WONDER BOY!, I jumped at the chance. I knew Laura as the moderator of Middle Grade Mania and also as … Continue reading →

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LUCKY ENOUGH

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

It’s Another MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! March reminds me of two things: Spring Break and Baseball Spring Training. I’ll have to wait until the end of March for a little vacation, but the cable channels are already featuring Major League … Continue reading →

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THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

It’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! This new fantasy adventure features a twelve-year-old boy with the most unusual name: Prosperity Oceanus Redding. He prefers to go by Prosper. What he really prefers is to get rid of the demon living inside … Continue reading →

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TOLETIS FOR MMGM’s Brand New Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Happy New Year to all. After a year of reading books where young protagonists face so many heartbreaking challenges, it was a pleasure to sit back during the holiday season and enjoy this quiet tale. First written in Spanish and … Continue reading →

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MAGNUS CHASE and the GODS of ASGARD: THE SHIP OF THE DEAD

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

It’s MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! We come to the final book in this epic North Mythology series. Magnus is 16 and I would have put his character solidly in the YA category. But rules are made to be broken and … Continue reading →

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THE LOSERS CLUB for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The newest book from Andrew Clements turns into a celebration of books. There have been MG novels about kids who hate to read (Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading), but this is about Alec, a boy who loves to … Continue reading →

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SUPERSTAR for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Autism Spectrum Disorder is an often-misunderstood condition, especially if you’ve never known someone who lives under its umbrella. The problem lies in the middle word—Spectrum. Autism may include social, communication, and behavioral challenges, but they can range from mild to … 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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GUARDIANS OF THE GRYPHON’S CLAW for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This enticing new series features a young boy, Sam London, who appears to be connected in some way to mythical creatures. A dream sends him off  to discover the meaning and he gets a brief first meeting with the majestic … Continue reading →

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