Tag Archives: MMGM

MMGM for May 6, 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Fortune Tellers by Lisa Greenwald. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library also reviews Fortune Tellers by Lisa Greenwald. Susan Uhlig enjoyed THE FIRST STATE OF BEING by  Erin Entrada Kelly.  Carol Baldwin has … Continue reading →

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Fortune Tellers

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Best friends Bea, Millie, and Nora live in Manhattan and do everything together. This includes slumber parties, exploring the neighborhood, and making those hand-held paper fortune tellers to fill their time. That is until they stopped talking to each after … Continue reading →

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MMGM for APRIL 29, 2024

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of THE SECRETS OF THE KELIMUTU VOLCANO: THE RISE OF GOLDEN GARUDA by Hamsa Buvaraghan; Riya and Eesha Saniay. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera … Continue reading →

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THE SECRET OF THE KELIMUTU VOLCANO

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

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 →

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MMGM for APRIL 22, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY by Margaret Finnegan. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library reviews The Climate Diaries Book One:  The Academy by Aaron Arsenault. Kim Aippersbach is with us again, … Continue reading →

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SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Sunny Parker and her dad live at the Del Mar Apartments, an affordable housing option for low income residents. Dad is the manager and fix- it-man, although it might take him some time to complete a repair request with three … Continue reading →

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MMGM for APRIL 15, 2024

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of JUST LIKE CLICK plus an author interview with SANDY GRUBB. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a review of Finally Heard by Kelly Yang with a book giveaway. Brenda @ Log … Continue reading →

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JUST LIKE CLICK (Review and Author Interview)

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

This contemporary story set in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon, provides a warm feeling of time well spent (along with hopes of a sequel). The summer before sixth grade brings many traumatic changes to Nick’s life. His Great Gramp, the one … Continue reading →

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MMGM for APRIL 8, 2024

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

  ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison. Susan Uhlig enjoyed the first book in the fantasy trilogy AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B. B. Alston. Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a … Continue reading →

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KEEPING PACE

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

KEEPING PACE is an upper middle grade book. The engaging plot is just right for those readers not quite ready for a full blown jump into YA. Thirteen-year-old Grace is an achievement oriented girl who strives to become the top … Continue reading →

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