Tag Archives: Middle grade magical realism

A COMB OF WISHES

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

A captivating story by debut author, Lisa Stringfellow. The fictional Caribbean island of St. Rita is the setting and the choices young Kela makes after finding a magical comb of wishes will wrap readers up in anxious anticipation for each … Continue reading →

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THE HOUSE THAT WASN’T THERE

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

And so begins the story about the friendship between a boy and girl. My first experience with this type of plot dates back to when I read Bridge to Terabathia by Katherine Paterson. I was forever hooked on these coming … Continue reading →

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