Tag Archives: MG Historical Fiction

MORNING SUN IN WUHAN

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

We all remember how our lives were interrupted the past few years due to the pandemic. But what about where it all began in China? MORNING SUN IN WUHAN takes readers back to January of 2020 where COVID was first … Continue reading →

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DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Esteemed architect Julia Morgan was born 150 years ago and grew up in Oakland, California. She battled gender discrimination through most of her life as women were meant to marry and raise a family. Julia pushed forth and became a … Continue reading →

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THREE STRIKE SUMMER

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

The year is 1936. Gloria Mae Willard, her parents, and older sister are evicted from their Oklahoma farm. The baby brother they recently lost is buried under a tree on that property. The Dust Bowl has wreaked havoc making farming … Continue reading →

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THE SUMMER WE FOUND THE BABY

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

I first came across this title on Rosi Hollinbeck’s blog back in January. Historical Fiction is a favorite of mine, especially one set in the 1940s. Her review convinced me it was a must read, but the release date was … Continue reading →

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BLUE SKIES

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO MY FEATURED REVIEW FOR MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! The 1940’s decade brings to mind thoughts of World War II, and when a book is set during this time period you anticipate reading specifically about the war torn years … Continue reading →

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HOW I BECAME A SPY

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Having just finished several non-fiction books on various aspects of World War II, I welcomed the chance to read this historical fiction story set in 1944 London. It turned out to be time … Continue reading →

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HARDSCRABBLE

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

IT”S MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! A dictionary definition of “hardscrabble” says it involves hard work and struggle. The unusual word is the perfect title for this historical fiction story set in the plains of 1910 Colorado. The Martins have moved … Continue reading →

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BOBBY LEE CLAREMONT AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

It’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Take a journey back in time with Bobby Lee as he flees his orphanage in 1923 New Orleans and boards a train to Chicago. His goal—a new life as a criminal. A full blown murder … Continue reading →

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