Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When I saw author Cliff Burke’s name on the cover of MY NOT-SO-GREAT FRENCH ESCAPE, I hoped for a story just as good as his debut novel, AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY reviewed here in 2021. It didn’t take me long … Continue reading →

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MMGM for March 6, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

It’s a new month! Time to through these fantastic MG reviews or features. Click on MARCH to visit a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE FLYING HORSE by Sarah Maslin Nir. Linda Browne … Continue reading →

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THE FLYING HORSE

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The intriguing cover introduces the two main characters of this pleasing tale of discovery. Trendsetter, born in the Netherlands, shows a lot of promise as a young colt. His ability to jump is what brings him attention. He eventually ends … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Click on each to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS by Fiona Hardy. Maria Antonia shares a few thoughts about BAD KITTY … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When movie-loving Hayley’s beloved grandma dies, so does her dream of making the horror movie they were writing together. Then she inherits the money to buy a professional camera, and becomes determined to see the project through, with only three … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

It’s President’s Day here in the USA. Click on to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL by Joseph Moore. Brenda at LOG CABIN LIBRARY has … Continue reading →

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THE CALL OF JEREMIAH McGILL

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

When I saw that THE CALL OF JEREMIAH MCGILL was set in the early 1970s, I jumped at the chance to read this title. Not many MG books are set in a decade that shares similar problems to what we … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Love is in the air over these MG books. Click on a to reach a blogger’s review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Natalie … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: WINTER BLUNDERLAND

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The Middle School series is back with book #15 (yes, FIFTEEN!). It has been twelve years since I read the first title-Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. I never reviewed that story as I found the main character, … Continue reading →

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MMGM for FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

We’ve flipped over to a new month. Click on to reach a blogger’s middle grade review or feature. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE NOT-SO-UNIFORM LIFE OF HOLLY-MEI by Christian Matula. Linda Browne presents another … Continue reading →

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