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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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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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TIME SQUARE – THE SHIFT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

It’s a good day when you make a comment on an author’s web site and come away the winner of a contest. Yes, I snagged a copy of S.W. Lothian’s book and spent spring break enjoying a Kindle version. The … 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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