Tag Archives: Middle grade

Celebrate President’s Day with OUR COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTS

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

“I do solemnly swear…” I’m sure many of you were like me this past November, glued to the the screen as we watched this year’s presidential election come down to the wire. Author Ann Bausum and the editors at National … Continue reading →

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CRAZY HORSE for Marvelous Middle Grade EXTRA

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

A finalist for the 2016 Cybil’s award, this story is about the journey a grandfather takes with his grandson to understand the life and heroism of Lakota Indian leader, Crazy Horse. It begins in South Dakota and moves into Nebraska, … Continue reading →

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ZACK DELACRUZ: JUST MY LUCK for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Zack returns in book number two of the series. No worries if you missed book one, ME AND MY BIG MOUTH, where Zack tries to save the sixth grade dance. This is a totally new adventure set two weeks later. … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERLAND–HOME SWEET MOTEL for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Reluctant readers rejoice, I have the perfect book to answer your most pressing reading question: “Do you know of a book with short chapters? My mom forces me to read one chapter each night.” Here it is in no less … Continue reading →

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JUBILEE for Marvelous Middle Grade EXTRA

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I read JUBILEE after winning the book last year in one of Rosie Hollinbeck’s giveaways at THE WRITE STUFF. Rosie always has a compelling book to recommend along with some helpful writer links. Go check out her site! Jubilee is … Continue reading →

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THE WIZARD’S DOG for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Did you miss my interview earlier this month with THE WIZARD’S DOG author Eric Kahn Gale? Click here to get caught up or keep reading below for my review. The legend of The Sword in the Stone is given a … Continue reading →

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BE LIGHT LIKE A BIRD for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Losing a parent at a young age is a terrible ordeal to go through. For Wren it is even worse since she doesn’t have the support of her mom during the grieving process. The mother who should be providing comfort … Continue reading →

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MOTLEY EDUCATION for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Congrats to Amanda at A Bookshelf Monstrosity,the winner of a $25 Starbucks gift card in my Golden Cup Year End Celebration Giveaway. Amanda is a librarian and provides a wide variety of reviews on her site. Now, on to this … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE SEASON! for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

This new book is patterned after the Choose Your Own Adventure books with a few brilliant changes. You play the role of Adam, the best hockey goalie on his team, at least until your twin sister begins to show off … Continue reading →

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Favorite Middle Grade Reading Moments 2016 & a Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

The end of 2016 went by so fast I didn’t have time to post my GOLDEN CUP AWARDS. It’s not a list of favorite books, but instead recognition for my most memorable middle grade reading moments of 2016 and a … Continue reading →

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