Greg Pattridge
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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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WAR GAMES
Alan Gratz is back with another gripping historical fiction story. This time the setting is the 1936 Olympic Games set in Berlin, Germany. Thirteen-year-old Evie Harris is a gymnast and a competitor just like the more well-known Jesse Owens. Her … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/29/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE by Dusti Bowling. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with Tracy Badua and a … Continue reading
HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE
Another endearing story from Dusti Bowling full of heart, hope, and an ending bursting with emotion. Thirteen-year-old Canyon Cress is a bull rider, following the same path as his father. Canyon’s mom died in an accident and Dad’s life is … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/22/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up for this first day of Autumn! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review Scarlet Morning by ND Stevenson. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with Anital Fitch Pazner … Continue reading
SCARLET MORNING
A fantasy with a pair of unique characters sure to please readers. Viola and Wilmur have been living in the town of Caveat for most of their lives under the care of Hestur, a woman who really doesn’t like children. … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/15/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has my review of THE LAST RESORT by Erin Entrada Kelly. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Christine Virnig and a has a GIVEAWAY of … Continue reading
THE LAST RESORT
A ghost story with excellently crafted characters and a creepy plot. Twelve -year-old Lila Clements has a few challenges for the summer. First is to win back her friends who think she is somewhat of a drama queen. Lila sees … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/8/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has my review of The Vale by Abigail Hing Wen. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews J.A. Dauber with a giveaway of his MG Press … Continue reading
THE VALE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been creeping into our lives for longer than you might guess. There are positives and negatives surfacing in news sources across the globe. Now we have the entertaining and engaging middle grade story with the unassuming … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 9/1/2025
Enjoy all these great Labor Day posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has my review of THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY Hurricane Heist by James Ponti and Day 3 of the LUCKY 13 GIVEAWAY. ••Brenda at Log … Continue reading
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