Always in the Middle
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Always in the Middle is a blog about Middle-grade book reviews, giveaways, and writing tips from Greg Pattridge. Discover Middle-grade fiction and non-fiction books to make your kids smarter. Greg runs Always in the Middle and is a teacher, mentor, and writer.
Always in the Middle
3d ago
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 ..read more
Always in the Middle
3d ago
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 ..read more
Always in the Middle
5d ago
Kathy has a Thai mother and an American father. In Thailand she is seen as a “luk khrueng” (half child) given her bi-cultural background. Most of the year Kathy lives in Bangkok, where she attends an English speaking international school ..read more
Always in the Middle
1w ago
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 ..read more
Always in the Middle
1w ago
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 ..read more
Always in the Middle
2w ago
I previously reviewed the first book in the series, Monster Match, last July. The Cupsnake Escape continues the fun format and story line. Our MC, Fred, has a huge problem. He turns into Frankenstein’s monster every time he writes his ..read more
Always in the Middle
3w ago
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of TROUBLE AT THE TANGERINE by Gillian McDunn. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a guest post by author Cathy Carr and her agent Rachel Orr and a giveaway of Cathy’s MG Lost ..read more
Always in the Middle
3w ago
Simon is tired of moving. His move to Tangerine Pines Apartments is the 26th time he and his parents have ended up at a new place via the family van. Simon wants to stay in one location and the town ..read more
Always in the Middle
3w ago
Not many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against racism that Chinese people have faced in nearly 200 years of our past. The ..read more
Always in the Middle
1M ago
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by Matthew Eicheldinger. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles interviews Anne Rellihan and has a giveaway of her MG mystery, Not the Worst Friend ..read more