Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

THE PAPER COWBOY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

This novel has been on my pile of books to read for a long time. It got there like many often do with recommendations from other MMGM regulars. I added THE PAPER COWBOY to my list after seeing Rosi’s shout … Continue reading →

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SCHOOL OF CHARM for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I doubt I could talk any middle grade boys into picking this one up, but I finally did myself to discover a charming book set in 1977. Yes, especially for any male out there, you really can’t judge a book … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL IN THE TORCH for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

What a perfect time with Independence Day on Saturday to present this new novel by Robert Sharenow. If you’re a YA reader his name may sound familiar from his two historical novels, MY MOTHER THE CHEERLEADER and THE BERLIN BOXING … Continue reading →

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HALF A WORLD AWAY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I enjoy MG books where there is a definite arc in the growth and change for a character. HALF A WORLD AWAY not only has that, but you will most likely find a change in yourself. Jaden is not a … Continue reading →

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THE LEFT BEHINDS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Or rather – THE LEFT BEHINDS: THE iPHONE THAT SAVED GEORGE WASHINGTON. Quite the title for this time travel adventure. It’s a great way for young and old to discover details about the Revolutionary War, and George’s successful crossing of … Continue reading →

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THE TURTLE OF OMAN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Muscat, Oman is an unusual setting for an MG book. A bustling city of 3.6 million, its situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The country of Oman borders United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. THE TURTLE … Continue reading →

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GENUINE SWEET for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I spent a summer in a small Mississippi town and can attest that the depiction of life in this new novel is spot on. Everyone knows everyone and secrets aren’t that way for very long. Since I grew up in … Continue reading →

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WATCH THE SKY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I won a copy of this book from fellow writer and blogger, Rosi, over at her fantastic blogging home, THE WRITE STUFF. Check it out and some day you may win, too! I found WATCH THE SKY to be a … Continue reading →

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THE ONLY GAME for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Growing up I devoured sports books like candy. It’s what kept me reading. Nowadays I find myself into  a wide variety of books, but when summer or fall approaches I get the urge to immerse myself in another thrilling sport’s … Continue reading →

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JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I know I’m into a great book when between reading sessions my mind is swirling with thoughts of “What will happen next?” JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD is a thrilling, hard to put down fantasy adventure that will have wide … Continue reading →

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