Greg Pattridge
6th Grade
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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Tag Archives: MG Contemporary
THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY HURRICANE HEIST
The second book in the series features more detective work undertaken by the four memorable characters of The Sherlock Society. There’s 12-year-old Alex Sherlock, his older sister Zoe, best friend Yadi, and blue-haired Lina. Grandpa Pete is the adult character … Continue reading
BENNY ON THE CASE
An engaging mystery with great characters and a setting we rarely see in novels: Newfoundland. Benny lives with his mom at the nursing home she manages. His best friend is Mr. Tom, an 86 year old resident. Benny has Mosaic … Continue reading
OPERATION SISTERHOOD – STEALING THE SHOW!
The second installment in the Operation Sisterhood series centers around the creative sister, Sunday. You can read this one without having read the first book as Stealing the Show! stands well on it’s own. You might wonder how these four … Continue reading
ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON
Two nights ago, on Avalanche Road in Piney Mountain, Missouri, my life changed forever. The enticing first line of ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON begins the journey of doing the right thing for fifth grader Scarlet Burnes. She is in … Continue reading
TEAM CANTEEN ROCKY ROAD
One look at the cover and you would guess TEAM CANTEEN ROCKY ROAD is the newest YA novel from author Amalie Jahn. Her recent titles are all YA including NEXT TO LAST MISTAKE and AFTER CHECKMATE. Upon a closer look … Continue reading
ELEPHANT TOUCH
The engaging story of loss and recovery is told through the eyes Quinn, a young girl who recently lost her mother. The tale will touch your heart, especially if you are an animal lover. The setting is Thailand where Quinn … Continue reading
THE BOYS IN THE BACK ROW
Twelve-Year-Old Boy: Do you know of any books about boys? I mean just the main characters. A few girls are all right, but the only books I’ve read this year the girls kind of take over the whole story. It’s … Continue reading
DAN UNMASKED + A GIVEAWAY
Friendship is one of the greatest gifts for any child. Something many take for granted including Daniel Summers, the endearing protagonist in DAN UNMASKED. Dan’s guilt is enormous since he feels responsible for his friend Nate’s accident and subsequent coma. … Continue reading
SECOND DAD SUMMER
My theme this week has been middle graders dealing with the life changing situation when their single parent is dating. On Monday I featured The Field Guide for Getting Lost, the story of two very different kids brought together under … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 