Greg Pattridge
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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 fantasy
A WHISPER OF CURSES
The second book in the series follows the first story from 2022: A TASTE OF MAGIC. A question always comes to mind as to whether you can enjoy A WHISPER OF CURSES without having read the first? In this case … Continue reading
THE GIRL WHO KEPT THE CASTLE
Wizard West was dead for nearly an entire day before he noticed. That intriguing first line is a perfect jump start to this fantasy tale. The main character is Faye, a young maid and the groundskeeper daughter. She has been … Continue reading
THE SECRET OF THE KELIMUTU VOLCANO
An engaging fantasy set in Indonesia’s Flores Island. Young Aisha is a cursed child. The Kelimutu Volcano erupted when she was born and destroyed her hometown of Muni on the island of Flores. Prophecy claims it will happen again when … Continue reading
GRIMMWORLD: The Witch in the Woods
Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are making a reluctant move with their parents to New Marburg, Idaho. Both dad, Phil and mom, Dorothy have new jobs at The Think Tank Company. Weird things happen from the get-go. Before they even … Continue reading
How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes
All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his … Continue reading
THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
I didn’t expect to like a book about princesses. Boy, was I wrong. THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM has plenty of laughs thanks to the dialog between the cast of interesting characters. Surprising twists and turns kept me reading right to the … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF SUPERPOWERS
Angela, Sophie, Travis, and Skylar are four normal middle schoolers. Angela and her dad just moved in with her future stepmom, but the wealthy neighborhood is not what’s she used to, and relations with the future stepmom are tough. Sophie … Continue reading
WAND
There’s nothing new about a plot with wishes. Plenty of books use this familiar strategy to entice readers. The difficult part is making it unique and engaging. WAND has accomplished that feat with a story full of surprising twists and … Continue reading
CLARITY OF SIGHT
CLARITY OF SIGHT, the second book in the Magic Shoe Series, is out this week. I previously enjoyed the first story a few years back but never had room in my schedule for a featured review. To catch you up … Continue reading
THE GREAT TEXAS DRAGON RACE
Texas has dragons? They sure do in this this exciting tale with 13-year-old Cassidy Drake and her dragon, Ranga in the middle of it all. Cassidy plan is to save their family’s dragon ranch. The huge energy company, FireCorp, is … Continue reading
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