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THE BLOOD GUARD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

This debut came out last year, but I only just got to it now. What was I thinking? THE BLOOD GUARD is a fantastic adventure full of twists and turns, humor at the most unlikely times, and a cast of … Continue reading →

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LOST IN THE SUN for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

The story line for this new book by Lisa Graff reminded me of Mile Lupica’s, THE ONLY GAME. In both books we discover early on that a horrific and unfortunate event has altered the life of our young boy narrator. … Continue reading →

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A HANDFUL OF STARS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

By the looks of the cover you’d expect this to be a story about a dog. That’s only partially true as it’s just as much about friendship, blueberries (that’s what you can see on Lucky’s nose), and understanding. I gravitated … Continue reading →

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GONE CRAZY IN ALABAMA for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday EXTRA

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Time to sneak in another midweek review. This one is the third in a series about three Brooklyn sisters, age 12, 10, and 8 set in 1969. Their father and stepmother send them to visit relatives in Alabama. It may … Continue reading →

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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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TIME SQUARE – UFO for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday EXTRA

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve once again gotten way ahead on reviews so I’m throwing in an occasional midweek bonus. Earlier this  year I reviewed the first book in this series TIME SQUARE- THE SHIFT. It’s the set-up for this second book as four … 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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