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So glad to receive more books for review from Harper Collins. These books will make great gifts for the kids. Visit HarperCollins for more information about these books. http://www.harpercollins.com/childrens

 

 

September 3, 2014 Posted by | HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , | 1 Comment

Author/Book Spotlight. Giveaway: Wishing Will. Ends Sept 19th


Wishing Will

Wishing Will by Daniel Harvell

About the Book: Outcast middle schooler Will Cricket spends all of his time wishing for a better life. He wants a new look, popular friends, cool parents and enough coordination to dribble a basketball – but he never actively pursues any of it. When the magical wishing corporation known as the Sky Castle Network and Enterprises (a.k.a. the SCENE) agrees to grant him his ultimate wish to be someone different, he must work for his reward. Becoming a super-powered agent for the organization, Will teams up with a celestial wish agent with delusions of Hollywood stardom, a shape-changing half-Genie, a narcoleptic Dreamweaver and a stick-in-the-mud wish lawyer. Together, they grant the wishes of Will’s classmates and family members, helping the same people who pick on Will every day. As if these challenges weren’t enough, there’s a mystery surrounding his peculiar grandmother and a malevolent force bent on enslaving humanity. In order for his dream to come true, Will may have to fight for not only the wish but also for the entire world! http://danielharvell.com/books/

 

Page: 256

 

Reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Will-Daniel-Harvell/dp/1500505331/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

 

Daniel Harvell

 

About the Author: You write one short story at the age of 10 about a pit on the moon laden with poisonous hamburgers, and suddenly you’re an author. That’s the way I saw it when “Murder on the Moon” became an instant hit with my fourth-grade classmates. I’d always been a voracious reader, but upon sharing my little yarn with my friends, I suddenly realized the freedom (and power!) of becoming the storyteller. Over the next few years, I would go on to write several short stories, mostly involving murder mysteries and my schoolmates.

The thrill of whodunits subsided when I discovered the long and (theoretically) rewarding payoffs of the soap operatic style of telling tales, which was followed quickly by my unearthing of the superhero fiction genre (which is just soap operas in spandex).Fast-forward to my last semester at Florida State University, where I was starting to regret my decision to pursue a business management degree instead of something more literary. I had big stories in my head. Instead of second-guessing my educational path, I used my free time to pursue my passion. A few months later, my first novel had arrived in the world—and it wasn’t pretty. Like all writers, though, I had to start somewhere. To read more visit http://danielharvell.com/bio/

 

Author of Wishing Will and The Survivors

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August 31, 2014 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, Free Giveaways | , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Book Review/Giveaway: My Weird School Books. Ends Sept 12th


Back to School Weird Kids Rule

My Weird School Special: Back to School, Weird Kids Rule! By Dan Gutman Pictures by Paillot

A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this special series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.

Summer is almost over, and you know what that means—time to head back to school! But when a tropical storm ends A.J.’s vacation earlier than expected, he and his family have to stay at Andrea’s house. Ugh, disgusting! When everyone in the house starts getting cabin fever, and even back-to-school shopping won’t calm the kids down, Andrea and A.J. are sent to Camp Ockatollyquay. The catch? It’s a camp to get kids ready for school! But not to worry—Andrea and A.J. rally the Ella Mentry School gang to end their summer on a note they’ll never forget.

Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this all-new series of holiday adventures. With My Weird School checklists and trivia plus tons of fun facts and puzzles, this is one weird back-to-school special you don’t want to miss!

 

My Review: A book children will love to read. Narrated by Andrea, as she tells us about AJ’s family summer vacation in Bermuda, her love for school and their rules, learning new things in school, Off to day camp and many more. Read about the 32 pages of bonus content which includes Professor AJ’s Back to School facts, puzzles, trivia, games and more.

The illustrations by Jim Paillot helps to makes the story hilarious. I highly recommend this book.

 

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book HarperCollins Publishing in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

 

 

Miss Klute is a Hoot

My Weirder School 11! Miss Klute Is a Hoot! By Dan Gutman Pictures by Paillot

The reading scores at Ella Mentry School are way down, so Mr. Macky has decided to hire a special new helper to whip the kids into shape—Miss Klute, a Labradoodle! A.J. and his friends don’t understand why they have to read to a therapy dog every day at story time, until the first time they do it. Suddenly everyone wants a turn reading to Miss Klute! But when the kids decide that Miss Klute is spending too much time inside listening to stories—that their therapy dog herself needs therapy—they let her outside, and all chaos breaks loose!

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

 

 

 

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August 26, 2014 Posted by | Book Review, Free Giveaways, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Author’s Spotlight/Giveaway: Princess Nevaeh. Ends Sept 10th


Princess Nevaeh

 

About the Book: Six year old Nevaeh wants to be something she already is. She will soon learn that her wish to be a princess takes a little bit more than just asking. Lessons on self-discovery are taught by her Mimi who makes her understand that being a princess takes work.

 

Paperback: 34 pages

Publisher: Thy Word Publishing (August 10, 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0989969126

ISBN-13: 978-0989969123

 

 

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About the Author: Paulette is a mother, grandmother, Bible teacher, radio host, and writer.  She has been mentoring and teaching women for years though seminars, workshops and conferences. Paulette’s desire is to empower, influence and cultivate women to move forward while dealing with issues that hinder women from fulfilling their God given purpose. Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, audiences describe Paulette’s presentation as inspiring, enriching and encouraging. She is committed to speaking a message that is always uplifting and edifying.

As a writing coach, she is the visionary behind her own writing ministry called “Write Now,” a literary program that specializes in coaching aspiring writers in the areas of creativity, development, and publication of Christian books.

http://www.pauletteharper.com/index.htm

 

 

 

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Winner is #9 – Holly

August 21, 2014 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, Free Giveaways | , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop Aug 20th-27th


Clear Your Shelf August (2)

 

Welcome to the Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop Aug 20th-27th

Hosted by I am a reader, not a writer & Book Hounds

There will be 1 winner for this Hop USA ONLY

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Prize Pack is 3 Children’s books

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Gilda Joyce Psychic Investigator. A Mystery by Jennifer Allison

Gilda Joyce Psychic Investigator

Rodzina

Rodzina

Mudshark

Mudshark

The Unseen

The Unseen

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The Ugly Truth

Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs

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Rudy and Cirrus of Karma

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This giveaway close at midnight on August 27th and the winner will be selected at random.org and post August 28th  2014.

 

 

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Winner is #17 – Merry

 

 

 

August 19, 2014 Posted by | Free Giveaways, Giveaway Hops | , , , | 28 Comments

Book Review/Giveaway: Princess DisGrace 2: Second Term at Tall Towers and Shrinking Violet Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt. Ends Aug 30th


DisGrace

 

 

Princess DisGrace 2: Second Term at Tall Towers by Lou Kuenzler illustrated by Kimberley Scott

 

About the Book: Princess Disgrace is about Princess Grace who (you guessed it!) is anything but graceful, in fact, she’s downright clumsy! Crammed full of royal pageants, dancing lessons and unicorn training, this cheeky yet charming series has had readers amused and moved in equal measure. Perfect for lovers of The Worst Witch, this new series has had readers rooting for our accident-prone heroine from the start.

 

My Review: Clumsy Grace is back at Tall Towers Academy for a second term with her unicorn Billy. On Fridays, princesses are allowed to ride their unicorns for an hour after school. Grace decided to ride her unicorn Billy to the top of a cliff on the shores of Coronet Island. With her binoculars she climbed up a tree trying to keep a look out for dragons. Are there dragons in Coronet Island? You will have to read the book to find out. LOL!

The story also shows a different side of Grace. Not only is she kind and caring to the animal, she is taking time out to be a proper princess by taking part in Ballet of the Flowers and trying hard to spend time with her friends. If only Grace wasn’t so clumsy!

I like that the book has a positive message for young girls. You may be clumsy but you are being true to yourself. Great illustration by Kimberley Scott which help tell the story.

 

Pages:240

 

 

Shrinking Violet

 

Shrinking Violet Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt by Lou Kuenzler

 

About the Book: Violet Potts is CRAZY about Ancient Egypt. When Gran wins a cruise down the River Nile, Violet thinks she might EXPLODE with excitement. Especially when her cousin Anthony is invited along too! But when they’re drawn into a SPOOKY mystery of CURSED tombs and VANISHING cats, Violet starts to wonder whether the other tourists might not be all they seem…Sometimes being little brings history to LIFE!

 

My Review: Violet’s Gran is crazy about puzzles and when she visits she does loads of crosswords and word searches with her. This time this puzzle was about Ancient Egypt and very tricky, because there was no list of the hidden words or clues to guide them. While thinking of clues Violet read the fine print below the puzzle “Win an all expenses paid cruise down the Nile and take part in an archaeological dig at a real Ancient Egyptian temple.” After finding the missing word, Violet was so excited but she had to wait and not get her hopes up.

After a few days while out with Gran, Gran picked up a copy of Solved It! And found out that they have won a family trip for four to sail down the Nile and take part Ancient Egyptian archaeological dig.

Violet was so happy but praying at the same time not to shrink for people will see her disappear in front of their eyes. When no one was looking Violet shrink to a size of a train ticket and cartwheel across the table in delight. Gran scooped her up and popped her into her pocket.

Take a journey with Violet to Egypt as she takes time out spy on the other tourists, solving mysteries and sneaking into hidden places at the museum and more all while shrinking to a tiny person.

 

 

Pages: 240

 

 

About the Author: http://www.loukuenzler.com/?page_id=480

 

 

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from Gone Reading in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

 

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August 18, 2014 Posted by | Book Review, Free Giveaways | , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Giveaway Winners.


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Congrats to the 6th Annual Free Back to School Supplies Giveaway Winners.

 

Winners are

 

#3 – Nannette Perez

 

# 59 Carole Saysanith

 

Thanks to all those who took part in this giveaways.

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August 11, 2014 Posted by | Giveaway Winners | , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review/ Giveaway: My Bibliofile, Magnetic Poetry Kit, Jane Austen, Reading Rumpus. Ends Aug 22nd


My Bibliofile

My Bibliofile: A Reading Journal for Book Lovers

This journal offers space for readers to fill in their own reading and offers lists of recommended books to read next.

 

My Review: This journal is a perfect for book lovers. File away your entire book notes in this reading journal. Write down the titles and authors of each book. Keep a track of all the books you have read and rate them from 1 – 5 stars.

I like that you can list your favorite places to read your books, whether at a café, at home, at the beach, on a train, at the park or at the library. You can also note your favorite genres and reading speed.

Write about the books you have read on the reading trees, List your literary superlatives, literary pilgrimages – places in books you would like to visit and many more.

Check out the last few pages listed with the Pulitzer Prize winners from 1948 to present a great way for finding a book and many more. I highly recommend this journal.

 

Pages: 160

 

Magnetic Poetry Kit

 

Magnetic Poetry Kit

About the Book: Magnetic word tile kit, a perfect gift for any lover of literature. The Book Lover taps into a world of endless new chapters, compelling characters and evocative poems with well-written words like character, desire, epic, inspire, magic, mystery.

My Review: This is a great way to have fun with words by building your vocabulary. There are 200 magnetized words and word fragments in this box. These word magnets can stick to any steel surface like your fridge or locker doors.
Jane Austen

Jane Austen fans and readers who treasure the classics will find choice words for every occasion in this boxed set of cards featuring noteworthy quotations from Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, and Emma.

 

My Review: If you are a fan of Jane Austen then you would love 16 of these folded notecards and envelopes with 4 designs. This notecards feathers quotations from the beloved literature of Jane Austen. These cards have heartfelt messages like

• Thank You, You are so Kind
• You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire & love you
• There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends
• Writing to each other is the only comfort we have in such long separations

These cards can be used to say thank you, a love note, a friendship note to the ones you love. The illustrations are classic looking which will make a prefect gift for book lovers.
Reading Rumpus Activity Book for Kids

 

Reading Rumpus Activity Book for Kids

Are you ready to Rumpus!? This activity kit for kids is packed with supercool stuff for wee bookworms, including bookmarks, special book-rating cards, stickers, and activities to help kids get even more out of the books they love. Ready, set, read!

Helps tots express opinions about books

Features ridiculously cute animal illustrations

 

My Review: This is a cool reading tool kit any kid will love to have. This tool kits includes an activity booklet, 10 book rating cards, 72 stickers and 5 bookmarks.

Kids can write about books they have read in the activity booklet. There’s a page in the booklet where you can mark off books you like to read, like mysterious, scary, adventurous, silly, funny or weird books. Tick off books you love to read. It is animal books or sports books, families or dinosaurs? List your favorite library, reading place, characters and more. Use the stars to rate books you have read.

I highly recommend this reading fun toolkit.

 

http://gonereading.com/

 

 

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from Gone Reading in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

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Winner is #9 – Amy H

August 8, 2014 Posted by | Book Review, Free Giveaways | , , , , | 17 Comments

Book Spotlight: Seven Wonders Books


The Tomb of Shadows

 

Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows by Peter Lerangis

About the Book: Percy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling adventure Seven Wonders! The Tomb of Shadows is the third in a seven-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. This sequel to the bestselling Lost in Babylon and The Colossus Rises chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends in a life-or-death race to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. In the rubble of this Wonder of the Ancient World, they have to face down their own demons and engage in an epic battle with foes long gone. But when promises are broken, blood is spilled—and the Select are left with no choice but to destroy the one thing that might have saved them all.

 

Pages: 352

List Price: $17.99

Ages: 8 to 12

http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062070463/seven-wonders-book-3-the-tomb-of-shadows

 

The Select and The Orphan

The Select + The Orphan by Peter Lerangis

About the Book

August 2, 2014 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review/Giveaway:Nancy Clancy, Secret of the Silver Key. Ends Aug 13th


Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret of the Silver Key. Written by Jane O’Connor, illusrtrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

About the Book: Nancy and her best friend, Bree, must go back in time to solve their latest mystery. While Nancy’s class learns about time capsules in school, another relic from the past pops up in the present. Nancy buys an old desk at a tag sale and soon finds out that someone left behind a key. In the perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth; Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer; and Nancy Clancy Sees the Future, Nancy and Bree set out to unlock the secret of the silver key in the hopes of finding some treasure along the way. But unlocking the mystery soon proves to be more difficult than they had thought, and when the answer isn’t what they had expected, Nancy and Bree learn there are some things that remain timeless forever.

 

My Review: Nancy Clancy was excited to be attending the estate sale. As estates were like mansions full of big and fancy furniture for sale. Nancy was looking for a desk to do her homework on. She came across a small wooden desk with a top that rolled up and down. In one of the drawers, she came across a silver key. A key to a secret compartment, when opened she found anther key. Now Nancy and her friend Bree must find out who the key belongs to and what it opens. This book is full of fun and will appeal to young girls.

Hardcover: 124 pages

 

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from HarperCollins Publishers in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

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Winner is #7 – Merry

 

 

 

August 1, 2014 Posted by | Book Review, Free Giveaways, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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