Tag Archives: Margaret Finnegan

SPELLING IT OUT (PLUS A GIVEAWAY CHANCE)

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

Fictional character Ben Bellini takes readers back to the 1980’s when his path to become a good speller began in southern California. He tried and didn’t win the regional competition, but Ben’s goal was to some day reach the Scripps … Continue reading →

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SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Sunny Parker and her dad live at the Del Mar Apartments, an affordable housing option for low income residents. Dad is the manager and fix- it-man, although it might take him some time to complete a repair request with three … Continue reading →

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NEW KIDS & UNDERDOGS

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Learning about friendship and a dog agility class drives this new title. Robyn spends school years with her mom and summers with Dad. Mom is always moving so it’s been a new school and being the new kid six times. … Continue reading →

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SUSIE B. WON’T BACK DOWN + a GIVEAWAY

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Fifth grader Susie Babuszkiewicz’s teacher is always looking for different ways to get students learning. In the Hero Project unit, you first have to choose a hero and they can’t be alive. Susie chooses Susan B Anthony not only because … Continue reading →

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WE COULD BE HEROES

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

CELEBRATING MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY WITH A NEW RELEASE and GIVEAWAY! A boy, his new friend, and a canine they desperately want to save serve as the backdrop for this heartwarming story. A story full of challenges for both young … Continue reading →

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