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: Middle grade contemporary
ONE LAST RIDE
DIVORCE A FIRST KISS HORSEBACK RIDING DEATH FRIENDSHIPS ONE LAST RIDE covers all those life events in an endearing and thoughtful way. The upper middle grade novel is narrated by 12-year-old Jackson Segal. He’s at a Vermont summer camp because … Continue reading
THE FREE STATE OF JAX
Jennifer Nielsen is known for writing historical fiction and fantasy but now she steps into the world of contemporary fiction. THE FREE STATE OF JAX brings an often amusing and touching story that will have young readers asking for more. … Continue reading
HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE
Another endearing story from Dusti Bowling full of heart, hope, and an ending bursting with emotion. Thirteen-year-old Canyon Cress is a bull rider, following the same path as his father. Canyon’s mom died in an accident and Dad’s life is … Continue reading
LOON COVE SUMMER
I hope you enjoy my review today of LOON COVE SUMMER by Donna Galanti. It’s a two-day event as tomorrow I’ve invited Donna back to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE for an interview about the creation of this story. You will … Continue reading
THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES
This heartfelt story features a boy named Finn Connelly. His father was a firefighter and a hero who died two years ago. Finn is not a hero, given the fact he’s failing 7th grade. Things only get worse when Finn … Continue reading
THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS
But we’re not okay. And I don’t see how we ever will be again. Those are the last lines of the brief beginning pages of the story that lies ahead. This beginning section is titled NOW, and we see more … Continue reading
SURVIVE THIS SAFARI
If you enjoy solving puzzles, a longer contemporary read (361 pages), and animals then keep on reading. You are going to love this book! Main character Lucy Spagnola has been invited to Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge. The challenge is at … Continue reading
FIRES BURNING UNDERGROUND
The emotional ups and downs of the first year of middle school are captured in this new book by Nancy McCabe. I’ll have trouble getting any boys to read this one, but the plot’s drama will certainly appeal to girls … Continue reading
THE PLAYMAKERS
A fun and engaging mix of basketball and theater in a multiple viewpoints plot. Jax starts off the story. He loves basketball, but Jax and his friend Nic failed to make the roster for the middle school team. Jax’s mom … Continue reading
RACING THE CLOUDS
A contemporary family drama sure to tug at your heartstrings. Thirteen-year-old Sage is an endearing main character with a lot of emotion to deal with in her life. Sage is upset about what she did last November and wishes she … Continue reading
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