Tag Archives: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

MY LIFE IN DIORAMAS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Earlier this year I featured THE BATTLE OF DARCY LANE and enjoyed it so much this new title by Tara Altebrando was an easy choice.  Little did I know how much joy and reflection the ride would be. I only … Continue reading →

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SEAN ROSEN IS NOT FOR SALE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I had just pulled into the driveway one night a few weeks back when a boy from next door greeted me. He had a book to return that was borrowed the previous July fourth. Yes, my home checkout policy is … Continue reading →

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THE NINJA LIBRARIANS: THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

A year ago I added THE NINJA LIBRARIANS:THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND to my future books to read list. The recommendation came from another MMGM blogger (The Reading Nook). My list has now grown to over 80 books and this title would … Continue reading →

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TEDDY MARS: ALMOST A WORLD RECORD BREAKER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Teddy Mars fills a void for any new MG reader looking for an easy read, an endearing MC, and a funny story. If you were raised in a small family and want an understanding of what it’s like to be … Continue reading →

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STORY THIEVES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Here’s the start of another series from author James Riley, although in his bio he claims to be non-existent. I know his writing from the popular Half Upon a Time trilogy. With Story Thieves he has brought forth an intriguing … Continue reading →

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THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

If you are searching for a book with a heavy dose of drama, look no further. Twelve-year-old GiGi has just moved with her twenty something sister into an apartment in Long Island, New York. Her past and why they are … Continue reading →

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SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Last year I wrote and finished a manuscript in close third person. It’s like first person, but you’re more like a camera that hovers near your MC’s eyes. It”s quite elegant writing if done right. Before starting my project I … Continue reading →

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MMGM LINKS

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

With our fearless leader hunkered down completing her crazy schedule (and new book!), here are the links I have gathered. Hope this helps (I’ll keep updating as I find more sites 3/10/15) Alex from Randomly Reading (BREAKING STALIN’S NOSE) Rosie … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Wars on a Middle Grade Monday

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

Holling Hoodhood is one of the most likeable male protagonists in the past 10 years. Gary D. Schmidt  brought to life this 7th grade boy from 1967 who learns much about life and family. Date of Publication: 2007 Word count: … Continue reading →

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A Favorable Future for GRAVE IMAGES

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Greg Pattridge

I was ready to watch my favorite team. Lucky hat on and adjusted, check. Snacks nearby, check. Wait… What’s this? A package addressed to me. I tear open the edge and can’t take my eyes off the cover. It’s an … Continue reading →

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