Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

5 WORLDS: THE SAND WARRIOR for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

A reluctant reader once told me the reason he didn’t like to read books was it took too long to turn the page. What he meant to say was slogging through 250 words without any visual treats equated to torture. … Continue reading →

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LUCKY BROKEN GIRL for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve read more books about diverse characters and their stories of immigration this year than I had the previous four years combined. And that’s a good thing. This story is unique in that it is based on an experience the … Continue reading →

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THE EPIC FAIL of ARTURO ZAMORA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The importance of family is vividly portrayed as Arturo tells the story of life in a Cuban-American community. Seventh grade thirteen year old boys have changing interests and Arturo is having a tough time with his sudden infatuation with Carmen, … Continue reading →

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THE EXPLORERS: THE DOOR IN THE ALLEY for Marvelous Middle Grade EXTRA

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I am pleased to be a part of the two-month long blog tour (That’s right two months!) for THE EXPLORERS: THE DOOR IN THE ALLEY. Next week the tour continues at these fine blogs: May 15 Librarians Quest May 16 … Continue reading →

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CALL ME SUNFLOWER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

It’s been two years since Miriam Spitzer Franklin’s debut novel, EXTRAORDINARY, was released. This month her much anticipated second novel hits the shelves, CALL ME SUNFLOWER. To celebrate this occasion I have a giveaway: One lucky person will win a … Continue reading →

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THE NOCTURNALS: THE FALLEN STAR for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider are back for their third adventure as the Nocturnal Brigade. You may recall my review of book #1: THE MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTIONS , a fun story for … Continue reading →

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ARMSTRONG & CHARLIE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

You know you’ve read a great book… …because you’re sad to have it end, …because it’s a contemporary story with heart, …because it was set in the 1970s, …because the theme of racial tension shows how far we haven’t progressed, … Continue reading →

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THE ONE GOOD THING ABOUT AMERICA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Living in America after fleeing another country is full of challenges. Just ask Anaïs who arrives in the U.S. from Africa with her mother and younger brother. She’s full of questions about the language, food, and strange customs we Americans … Continue reading →

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT… for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This is the final day of posting a review based on a middle grade kid’s recommendation. I’ll give the targeted MG audience another round of suggesting books at a later date, but right now my books to read and review … Continue reading →

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EDDIE RED UNDERCOVER—DOOM AT GRANT’S TOMB

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This week for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday kicks off a special three book set of reviews. Read on to learn why… The MG books I review come from authors, publishers, contests, and libraries. I only post reviews of books I … Continue reading →

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