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Book/Author Spotlight. Giveaway. Jorie and the Magic Stones. Ends Jan 6th


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About the Book: When Marjorie went to live with her frosty maiden aunt, she couldn’t imagine the adventures she would have with dragons — good and bad — and all the strange creatures that live in a mysterious land beneath the Tarn. The spunky 9-year-old redhead forges an unlikely friendship with an insecure young boy named Rufus who lives with his crusty grandfather next door. When Jorie — for that is what she prefers to be called — finds a dusty ancient book about dragons, she learns four strange words that will send the two of them into a mysterious land beneath the Tarn, riddled with enchantment and danger. Hungry for adventure, the children take the plunge, quite literally, and find themselves in the magic land of Cabrynthius.

Upon meeting the good dragon, the Great Grootmonya, Jorie and Rufus are given a quest to find the three Stones of Maalog — stones of enormous power — and return them to their rightful place in Cabrynthius. Their mission is neither easy nor safe, and is peppered with perils in the form of the evil black half-dragon who rules the shadowy side of the land. They have to deal with a wicked and greedy professor, the tragic daughter of the bad dragon, caves of fire, rocky mountainous climbs, and a deadly poisonous butterfly.

Jorie must rely on her wits and courage to win the day? Can she do this? Can she find all three Stones? Can she save Rufus when disaster befalls him? Can she emerge victorious? She and Rufus have some hair-raising challenges, in which they learn valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and friendship.  https://ahrichardson.com/jorie-and-the-magic-stones/

 

Pages: 268

 

 

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About the Author: I have done a little of everything – I was an actress for a few years in England; I have loved horses all my life, and have taught Dressage which I loved. I paint in watercolors, oils and acrylics, I sculpt, and now I write…and have found this last activity wonderful, challenging, sometimes frustrating, but always uplifting – there is something about a spoken word written on a page, that brings one to life. It is creativity lived at the max!
My second book is a slight departure from flying dragons and brave little nine-year olds, titled ‘Murder in Little Shendon’ it pulls you into a tiny little village in England shortly after World War Two, and involves the talents of Sir Victor Hazlitt and his actor sidekick Beresford Brandon, along with a host of delectable characters that I feel the readers will love!
I had enormous fun writing this…however pulling all the strings together at the end is quite challenging. I love the combication of Hazlitt and Brandon, and plan a second murder mystery involving this winsome twosome!
I have written a sequel to my first book ‘Jorie and the Magic Stones’ which will be out soon; this had a very good following, and several people have been looking for further adventures of young Jorie and Rufus. https://ahrichardson.com/about/

 

 

 

 

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December 15, 2016 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, Free Giveaways | , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Book Spotlight: Ellie’s Fun Day at the Farm: The Amazing Adventures of Ellie the Elephant, Volume 5


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About the Book: Join Ellie the Elephant and her friend, Pudgy the Penguin, on a fun visit to the farm in this delightful children’s book cowritten by author Marci Fair and her twelve-year-old daughter Elle.

Ellie and Pudgy—characters based on Elle’s two favorite stuffed animals—have had many grand adventures. Now, in the fifth installment of the Amazing Adventures of Ellie the Elephant series, the duo decides to take a look at the origins of the food they eat every day.

This decision takes them to a farm and garden where they get a chance to ride on a big red tractor, feed a bottle to a baby goat, sit on eggs to keep them warm, and take part in many other hands-on experiences that will delight both children and parents. Readers will learn about different types of farm-grown food, as well as meet many friendly, real animals.

At the end of the day, Ellie and Pudgy settle in for a snack made from all the different foods they found at the farm. Their unbreakable friendship and sense of adventure are sure to encourage young readers to use their imaginations when it comes to their own favorite stuffed animals!

http://www.marcifair.com/her-book

 

 

  • Age Range: 2 – 10 years
  • Grade Level: Kindergarten – 5
  • Series: The Amazing Adventures of Ellie The Elephant (Book 5)
  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Pacochel Press (April 26, 2016)
  • Cost: $8.99

 

 

Book Reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Adventures-Ellie-Elephant-Ellies/dp/099636353X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

 

 

 

 

November 1, 2016 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight | , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Spotlight/Giveaway: Kid Crazy and the Kilowatt King. Ends Nov 19th


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About the Book: Kid Crazy Carlson thirsts for adventure in the far-off and bustling City of Ever. One day he meets a robot that warns him of the grumpy Kilowatt King that rules there who forces people to sing for him. Despite the robot s warning, Kid decides to make the voyage to the city and the two travel in a car made of bread through candy bar men, robot travelers, and dancing elephants to reach their destination. Finally, Kid stands before the sour King Kilowatt and teaches him a lesson in manners: the value of the word please. ”  http://merchnow.com/products/v2/227578/evil-inc-kid-crazy-and-the-kilowatt-king–comic

 

 

 

  • Age Range: 4 – 8 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool – 3
  • Hardcover: 80 pages
  • Publisher: One Peace Books (October 4, 2016)
  • Cost: $24.95 at Amazon

 

 

Book Reviewhttps://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Kilowatt-King-Claudio-Sanchez/dp/194493703X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477502951&sr=1-2

 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29449376-kid-crazy-and-the-kilowatt-king?ac=1&from_search=true

 

 

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About the Author: Claudio Paul Sanchez III (born March 12, 1978, in Suffern, New York, United States) is an American writer and musician of Puerto Rican and Italian descent best known for being the lead singer and guitarist for the alternative/progressive rock group Coheed and Cambria. He is the creator of the comic book series The Amory Wars, as well as Key of Z and Kill Audio, both co-written with wife Chondra Echert. Sanchez co-authored the novel Year of the Black Rainbow with Peter David.

 

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Book Spotlight: Seven Wonders: The Legend of the Rift and The Promise.


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About the Book: The Legend of the Rift

This is the epic final installment of the series. This edition begins right after Aly has been kidnapped by King Uhla’ar and pulled back into Atlantis. The rift is guarded by a behemoth, and Aly simply cannot be rescued easily. Frantic, the kids come to believe that their only hope is to find the rest of the lost Loculi in order to rescue Aly. With that, it’s off to the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, where they have to face down the armies of Artemis, and then to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, where they wind up in the belly of an unimaginable beast. And then finally, back to the Karai Institute for a final trip back to Atlantis to save Aly, the world, and themselves. http://peterlerangis.com/news/book-news-lowdown-on-the-39-clues/

 

  • Age Range: 8 – 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 – 7
  • Cost: $17.99
  • Series: Seven Wonders (Book 5)
  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (March 8, 2016)

 

 

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About the Book: The Promise

From the lost Journals of the New York Times bestselling Seven Wonders series comes the story of how Atlantis came to rest at the bottom of the sea.

Follow the threads of history back to ancient times. Two Atlantean princes, Karai and Massarym, obsessed with power and terrified of the mysterious Loculi, turned against it each other in a bitter rivalry. With the future of the world at stake and nowhere to turn for guidance, the fourteen-year-old brothers chose fear over trust, deception over truth, and violence over brotherhood, and they change the course of history forever.

In this final installment of the Seven Wonders Journals, dive into the heart of the mystery that started it all before the adventure concludes in Seven Wonders: The Legend of the Rift, the fifth and final book in the New York Times bestselling adventure series by Peter Lerangis, author of hundreds of books, including three titles in the 39 Clues series. https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062238955/seven-wonders-journals-the-promise

 

 

  • Age Range: 8 – 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 – 7
  • Series: Seven Wonders Journals (Book 4)
  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (February 9, 2016)
  • Cost: $2.99

August 29, 2016 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Spotlight: Somebody Stop Ivy Pocket.


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About the Book: Are you ready for Ivy Pocket? The wickedly funny, completely unreliable maid of no importance returns—this time as a coffin maker’s daughter—in this action-packed sequel to Anyone but Ivy Pocket. School Library Journal says, “Fans of . . . Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events will love Ivy Pocket’s zany adventures.” Featuring extensive black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini throughout.

Everyone seems to want a piece of Ivy Pocket. Her adoptive parents keep trying to get her to clean the funeral home, even though Ivy’s certain she’s already the picture of a perfect daughter. A beautiful heiress named Estelle wants Ivy to uncover the dark truth behind her brother’s death. Her new friend, Miss Carnage, keeps asking Ivy the most curious questions (the poor, clueless dear). To top it all off, Ivy must protect the Clock Diamond from the evil Miss Always, who seems to be lurking around every corner! A fast-paced and hilarious follow-up to Anyone but Ivy Pocket, which Booklist praised as “a droll chapter book with a Victorian setting and a one-of-a-kind protagonist.” This is the second of three books about Ivy Pocket! https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062364371/somebody-stop-ivy-pocket

 

 

Book Review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26074158-somebody-stop-ivy-pocket

August 22, 2016 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book/Author Spotlight: Escape to California (Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures #12)


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About the Book: Flat Stanley is back to save the day in the twelfth exciting Worldwide Adventures chapter book, just in time to celebrate his fiftieth anniversary! This time, we follow Flat Stanley as he explores San Francisco, California. The Lambchops are on a family vacation to San Francisco. But when Stanley saves a girl from barreling down one of San Francisco’s steep hills in her wheelchair, he’s shocked to find that she’s actually been looking for him. The girl, Lily, is trying to perform an amazing trick that no one has done before–escaping from Alcatraz prison–and she needs Stanley’s help! Can the famous flat boy help in this sticky situation? http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/

 

  • Age Range: 7 – 9 years
  • Grade Level: 1 – 5
  • Series: Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures (Book 12)
  • Library Binding: 96 pages
  • Cost: $15.99

 

 

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About the Author: Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He has written other outrageous books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Invisible Stanley, Stanley’s Christmas Adventure, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again! You can learn more about Jeff Brown and Flat Stanley at http://www.flatstanleybooks.com.

 

 

 

About the Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan is an accomplished artist who lives in the Philippines with his wife, Aymone; their baby girl, Alison; and a West Highland white terrier named Winter.

August 2, 2016 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Book/Author Spotlight: Masterminds


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Masterminds by Gordon Korman

About the Book: Eli Frieden lives in the most boring town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. Only thirty kids live in the idyllic town, where every lawn is perfectly manicured and everyone has a pool and a basketball hoop. Honesty and kindness are the backbone of the community. There is no crime in this utopia.

Eli has never left town…. Why would he ever want to? But everything changes the day he and his friend Randy bike to the edge of the city limits. Eli is suddenly struck with a paralyzing headache and collapses. Almost instantly, a crew of security—or “Purple People Eaters,” as the kids call them—descend via helicopter. Eli awakens in the hospital, and the next day, Randy and his family are gone.

As Eli convinces his friends Tori and Malik to help him investigate Randy’s disappearance, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity. As the clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, the kids realize they can trust no one—least of all their own parents. So they hatch a plan for what could be the greatest breakout in history—but will they survive? And if they do, where do they go from there? http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062299963/masterminds

 

  • Age Range: 8 – 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 – 7
  • Series: Masterminds (Book 1)
  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Cost: 16.99

 

 

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Korman wrote his first book, “This Can’t be Happening at Macdonald Hall”, when he was 12 years old, for a coach who suddenly found himself teaching 7th grade English. He later took that episode and created a book out of it, as well, in “The Sixth Grade Nickname Game”, wherein Mr. Huge was based on that 7th grade teacher.

Korman moved to New York City, where he studied film and film writing. While in New York, he met his future wife; live in Long Island with their three children.

He has published more than 50 books. http://gordonkorman.com/

November 16, 2015 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review/Giveaway: Princess Nadia and the Search for the Missing Treasure. Ends Oct 10th


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Princess Nadia and the Search for the Missing Treasure by Tony Samuel

 

About the Book: Princess Nadia continues her adventure on the high seas by searching for the treasure of Captain James Joker Jib. One surprise leads to another as Princess Nadia and her team learns the real truth of the missing treasure.

 

  • Paperback: 30 pages
  • Publisher: Talented Books; 1 edition (June 7, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0983818223
  • ISBN-13: 978-0983818229
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
  • Cost: $9.99 at Amazon

My Review: Princess Nadia is back and this time she brought her friends Lenny the Lion, Ellen the Elephant, Tiny Tiger and her best friend Freddy Finch the bird for another adventure. Princess Nadia who dreamed of finding missing treasure was transported while dreaming to the deserted island of Zulantia,

Their quest was to find out what happened to the disappearance of Captain James Joker Jib, known as Captain 3J’s treasure. On their path, they came across talking trees telling them that the treasure of Captain 3J can not be removed. But all Princess Nadia and her friends wanted to do was to find the missing treasure and share it with the world. When they finally found the treasure,  what was inside blew their mind. Was it gold or something magical? You will have to buy a copy to find out.

If your child loves reading adventures then this book is for them. The illustrations  are bold and colorful which helps tell the story. And easy to read for kids of all ages. It will also make a great bedtime story.

 

 

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

 

 

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Tony Samuel

About the Author: https://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/mymcbooks-interview-author-tony-samuel/

 

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Winner is #1 – Merry

September 21, 2015 Posted by | Book Review, Giveaway Winners | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Author/Book Spotlight: The Luck Uglies #1 and #2


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About the Book: The Luck Uglies is the first in a tween fantasy-adventure trilogy brimming with legends come to life, a charming wit, and a fantastic cast of characters-and is imbued throughout with the magic of storytelling.

Strange things are happening in Village Drowning, and a terrifying encounter has Rye O’Chanter convinced that the monstrous, supposedly extinct Bog Noblins have returned.
Now Rye’s only hope is an exiled secret society so notorious its name can’t be spoken aloud: the Luck Uglies. As Rye dives into Village Drowning’s maze of secrets, rules, and lies, she’ll discover the truth behind the village’s legends of outlaws and beasts…and that it may take a villain to save them from the monsters.

The first in a series, The Luck Uglies is an altogether irresistible cross of Lloyd Alexander’s Chronicles of Prydain, Stefan Bachmann’s The Peculiar, and Chris Healy’s The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom, overflowing with adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic. http://www.pauldurhambooks.com/the-luck-uglies.html

 

  • Age Range: 8 – 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 – 7
  • Series: Luck Uglies (Book 1)
  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (April 29, 2014)
  • Cost: $16.99

 

 

 

 

 

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About the Book: It’s not easy being the daughter of the High Chieftain of the Luck Uglies.

Now an insidious new lawman in Drowning has declared Rye an outlaw, and she’s stuck on the strange and remote Isle of Pest. But the island quickly feels much less remote when the battle to control the future of the Luck Uglies moves to its shores.

To defeat the Luck Uglies’ bitterest rivals, Rye must defy a deranged earl, survive a test meant to judge the grit of the fiercest men–and uncover some long-buried family secrets. And when Rye leads the charge to defend the island, she and her friends will meet an eerily familiar enemy. http://www.pauldurhambooks.com/fork-tongue-charmers.html

 

  • Age Range: 8 – 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 – 7
  • Series: Luck Uglies (Book 2)
  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (March 17, 2015)
  • Cost: $16.99

 

 

 

 

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About the Author: Paul Durham was raised in Massachusetts and attended college and law school in Boston. He now lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two daughters, and an enormous, bushy creature the local animal shelter identified as a cat. He writes in an abandoned chicken coop at the edge of a swamp and keeps a tiny porcelain frog in his pocket for good luck. http://www.pauldurhambooks.com/about.html

August 26, 2015 Posted by | Author and Book Spotlight, HarperCollins Book Review | , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review/Giveaway: And in the Morning: Field of Conflict – The Somme, 1916. Ends Apr 14th


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And in the Morning: Field of Conflict – The Somme, 1916 by John Wilson

About the Book: Fifteen-year-old Jim Hay believes that war is a glorious adventure and cannot wait for his turn to fight. But as his father boldly marches off to battle in August 1914, Jim must be content to record his thoughts and dreams in his journal. All too quickly, however, Jim’s simple life begins to unravel. His father is killed in action, his mother suffers a breakdown and, when he does at last join up, it is as much to find refuge as it is to seek glory. What Jim discovers in the trenches of France is enough to dispel any romantic view of the war. Soon, his longing for adventure is replaced by a basic need to survive and the final tragic outcome is one he never could have imagined. The first installment in the Fields of Conflict series, “And in the Morning” will appeal to young readers aged fourteen to sixteen.  http://www.wanderingfoxbooks.com/and-in-the-morning/

 

 

 

My Review: A story about a young man’s life fighting for survival.  He couldn’t wait for his turn to go off to war and fight. After his father was killed in action and his mother suffering a breakdown. Jim decided it was time to join the fight. But his views about the war wasn’t what he taught. He wrote in his journal  the horrors of the war and the loss of innocent lives. Now he must fight to stay alive long enough to return home.

 

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

 

 

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About the Author: I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, but I grew up on the Isle of Skye (I could speak some Gaelic when I was four), and in Paisley, outside Glasgow. I was troubled teen and only applied myself in high school when someone said I couldn’t do something. One time I was in the Principal’s office for some forgotten reason, and he said I would never amount to anything. That annoyed me and I set out to prove him wrong, (was he smart?). Anyway, I went to St. Andrews University and did an Honours Degree in Geology. I worked in Zimbabwe, but there was a war on, so I came to Alberta and worked in Edmonton for ten years. I started freelance writing in 1989 and moved out to Vancouver Island in 1991 to write full time.  Read more about the author http://johnwilsonauthor.com/page5/page5.html

 

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March 27, 2015 Posted by | Book Review, Free Giveaways | , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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