Tag Archives: MMGM

CLUES TO THE UNIVERSE

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Middle Grade contemporary stories always have a soft spot in my heart. It was my favorite growing up and today it’s still about half of my book reading. The plots almost always have three elements: 1. A Bully 2. Friendships … Continue reading →

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MMGM for January 25, 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  Click on a Winter Sun to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BUMP by Matt WALLACE, a story about a girl who finds comfort in a pro wrestling … Continue reading →

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BUMP

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

When I was a middle grader, my grandfather would always take me to several pro wrestling matches each year. We’d sit ring side and I’d get an elbow nudge every time something important happened. Afterwards he’d rave about what a … Continue reading →

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MMGM for January 18, 2021

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  NOTE: The winner of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS is Natalie Aguirre. She’s the inspiration behind Literary Rambles where you’ll find great posts every week. Congratulations! Click   to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in … Continue reading →

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MMGM for January 11, 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  Click  a  snowflake to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. Alston plus a GIVEAWAY! Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews debut … Continue reading →

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AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS (+ A GIVEAWAY!)

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Middle grade fantasy has many beloved characters and series. Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl come to mind. But now there’s a new strong-willed protagonist and her name is Amari Peters. She’s a character that can proudly take her … Continue reading →

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MMGM for January 4, 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                                                  Click any HAPPY NEW YEAR! to reach a post: For my first ALWAYS in the MIDDLE review of 2021 I have OTTO P. … Continue reading →

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OTTO P. NUDD

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Otto P. Nudd: The BEST bird in Ida Valley (at least according to him). While his buddies waste their days at the dump cracking jokes, Otto invents things with his human neighbor Old Man Bartleby in their workshop. Marla: The … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 28, 2020

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                          Good bye 2020!! Click on a red book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have my annual GOLDEN CUP AWARDS with favorite moments in MG this past … Continue reading →

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MMGM for December 21, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

              Winter begins today!! Click on any Christmas tree to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. by Laura Stegman. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic has … Continue reading →

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