Tag Archives: Middle grade contemporary

THE SWAG IS IN THE SOCKS

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Xavier Moon is not one to steal the show. He’s perfectly content to play video games and sit at his bedroom window watching the neighborhood talk outside. But for Xavier’s twelfth birthday, he receives a pair of funky socks and a … Continue reading →

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FRANKIE and AMELIA

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

If books narrated by animals aren’t your thing, you still might want to spend some time with Frankie the cat. He’s been on the loose and can’t find his way home. A series of chance meetings eventually lead him to … Continue reading →

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SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Last month I featured A CASE OF GRAVE DANGER about a girl whose family is in the funeral business. Set in the Victorian era the story was filled with scary scenes. I never expected to be reading another book about … Continue reading →

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Barakah Beats

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

New school, new friends, and tough internal struggles for 12-year-old Nimra Sharif. Barakah Beats melds the growing turmoil into an engaging story. Nimra has only ever attended an Islamic school but now faces her first experience in a middle school. … Continue reading →

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PLAYING THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he’s finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant’s friends are stressing about fifth grade homework … Continue reading →

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SUSIE B. WON’T BACK DOWN + a GIVEAWAY

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Fifth grader Susie Babuszkiewicz’s teacher is always looking for different ways to get students learning. In the Hero Project unit, you first have to choose a hero and they can’t be alive. Susie chooses Susan B Anthony not only because … Continue reading →

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VIOLETS ARE BLUE

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Twelve-year-old Wren has a growing amount of drama smothering her up at every turn. Her parents have divorced and now Dad lives in Brooklyn with a new wife and twin babies. Mom is a nurse who decides moving to a … Continue reading →

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DANNY CHUNG SUMS IT UP

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Humor comes at surprising moments and the growing relationship with Danny and his grandmother are the highlights of this new tale. The story is unique and a welcome addition to the middle grade shelves. Here’s the scoop from Abrams Publishers: … Continue reading →

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LINKED

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Week 3 of my book reviews featuring male protagonists is quite different from the first two—the endearing AN OCCASIONALLY HAPPY FAMILY and the intriguing plot of THE DOUBLE LIFE OF DANNY DAY. Both featured single first person narratives whereas LINKED … Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING TOGETHER

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

The sequel to SECOND DAD SUMMER stands on its own if you haven’t read the first. I reviewed the initial story in July, 2020. It was an enjoyable time spent with young Jeremiah and his split family. With EVERYTHING TOGETHER, … Continue reading →

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