Tag Archives: MMGM

OF SALT AND SHORE

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Lampie has always been a responsible kid. With a vanished mother, an alcoholic father, and a lighthouse to run, she has no choice. But one night, disaster strikes: the lighthouse lamp goes out and a ship is wrecked. Lampie is … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 28, 2020

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                  Click  a to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of 1 FOR ALL by Sean McCollum plus an interview with the author. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 21, 2020

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                  Click on a to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of ROOSEVELT BANKS—GOOD KID IN TRAINING by Laurie Calkhoven. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 14, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

              Click on the red book to reach a blogger’s site At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MY LIFE IN THE FISH TANK by Barbara Dee. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, & Stitch-Metic returns … Continue reading →

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MY LIFE IN THE FISH TANK

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Mental illness is a theme most often seen in YA or Adult books. It’s a tough topic to convey when your audience is 9-13. No need to worry here as the characters and story will win you over. Told from … Continue reading →

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MMGM for September 7, 2020

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                 Click on a star to reach a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE CANDY MAFIA by Award winning author, Lavie Tidhar. Matt Sweeney at Woodpecker Books reviews The One and Only … Continue reading →

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THE CANDY MAFIA

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

Award winning author, Lavie Tidhar, takes a break from his usual adult books to pen his first middle grade story. To be honest, during the initial pages I had a tough time getting into this one. A town makes candy … Continue reading →

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MMGM for AUGUST 31, 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                 Goodbye August! Click on the to reach a blogger’s site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of TORO by Andrew Avner. Sue Heavenrich at Archimedes Notebook features Darwin’s Rival: Alfred Russel Wallace and the Search … Continue reading →

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TORO

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

This unique story centers around Alicía. Her brown eyes widen whenever there is talk of Pamplona, Spain—a place she longs to visit during the yearly Festival of the Bull. Alicía doesn’t just want to attend but also participate in the … Continue reading →

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MMGM for August 24, 2020

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

                   Click on a blogger’s to reach their site. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE PLACES WE SLEEP by Caroline Brooks DuBois. Matt Sweeney at Woodpecker Books shares his thoughts on a hilarious story, … Continue reading →

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