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BEYOND THE DOORS for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I previously reviewed David Neilsen’s deliciously creepy DR. FELL AND THE PLAYGROUND OF DOOM. This new story may not be quite as creepy, but the level of mystery is off the charts. Doors don’t sound all too interesting, but when … Continue reading →

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DIRT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I was hesitant about reading DIRT. It seemed to be covering some reoccurring themes in MG… Bullies √ Parent and child grieving √ Parent ignoring their child√ But that cover… it pulled me right in like a good cover should. … Continue reading →

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POSTED for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I previously reviewed John David Anderson’s MS. BIXBY’S LAST DAY, the heartfelt tribute by three sixth grade boys to the teacher they adore. POSTED is also about a group of boys, this time an older group in 8th grade. The … Continue reading →

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BUBBLE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This novel was originally released in the UK in 2016 with the title, THE BUBBLE BOY. Now it has arrived in North America with a new cover and title. The story remains the same and picks up on a familiar … Continue reading →

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A BABYSITTER’S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The world of babysitting has never seen this much fun, excitement, and under your bed scariness. Who knew those monsters lurking in the minds of preschoolers would make a great idea for a middle grade series. Kelly is thirteen and … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERLAND–Beach Party Surf Monkey for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

P.T. (named after P.T. Barnum) returns as the hilarious narrator in the second book in the WELCOME TO WONDERLAND series. Earlier this year I raved about Book #1—Home Sweet Motel. This is a totally new wacky adventure and reading the … Continue reading →

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FELIX Yz for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I try to keep a pulse on what agents, editors, and book publishers are looking for in new stories. Reading their blogs, web pages, and tweets can often give me insights (See Manuscript Wish List). Specifically in MG, here is … Continue reading →

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THE ETHAN I WAS BEFORE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Earlier this year I won a copy of THE ETHAN I WAS BEFORE at Literary Rambles. Be sure to check out the site as it is one of my favorites with frequent giveaways, author/agent interviews, and great advice for writers. … Continue reading →

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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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