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Looking Up by Stephan Pastis ~ Review And Giveaway

Posted: October 4, 2023 in giveaways, middle grade, reviews
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the LOOKING UP by Stephan Pastis Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

Check out my review and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

 

LOOKING UP

by Stephan Pastis

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Pub. Date: October 10, 2023

Publisher: Aladdin

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 240

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Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/LOOKING-UP

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From the New York Times bestselling
author of the Timmy Failure series comes a quirky and heartwarming middle grade
novel about a girl struggling with loneliness and the curveballs of
life—featuring black and white illustrations throughout!

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Living alone with her mother in a poorer part of town, Saint—a girl drawn to
medieval knights, lost causes, and the protection of birthday piñatas—sees the
neighborhood she has always known and loved disappearing around her: old homes
being torn down and replaced by fancy condos and coffee shops. But when her
favorite creaky old toy store is demolished, she knows she must act.

Enlisting the help of Daniel “Chance” McGibbons, a quiet, round-faced boy who
lives across the street (and whose house also faces the wrecking ball), Saint
hatches a plan to save what is left of her beloved hometown.

 

 

PRAISE FOR LOOKING UP

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“Will delight readers. The story is generously illustrated
with Pastis’ characteristic black-and-white cartoon line drawings … Pastis
fills this deceptively simple first-person account with humor, puns, turns, and
twists—and the final twist gives this friendship tale its surprising depth.
Words and art combine to create a moving story.” – Kirkus Reviews 

 

“Deceptively funny illustrated novel about loneliness and
grief …Pastis’s distinctive, heavily lined b&w illustrations effectively
convey the protagonists’ depth of emotion via amiable faces composed of
two dots for eyes and a curve nose, while prose contains his signature absurd
humor, which lightens this meditation on mourning.”– Publishers
Weekly 

 

“Readers will rally around Daniel, Saint, and elderly toy
store owner Muffins, while seeing the dilemmas faced by Saint’s mom and
Daniel’s uncle, who are struggling to make ends meet and care for their
children. With this hilarious book and its comical black-and-white
illustrations throughout, Pastis once again reaches out to reluctant readers
with a multilayered tale of loss, grief, and growing up. With an imaginative
ending that will make readers think, there is more than meets the eye in this
funny gem.”– School Library Journal

 

“A fabulous chapter book that, to an extent, doubles as an
all-age graphic novel too. There’s so much to love about Looking Up that you
won’t be sure what your favorite aspect of the book is. The humor fires on all
cylinders. The heart of the book sneaks up on readers and provides a story on
dealing with the ups and downs of life, as well as the invaluable worth of a
great friend. If you’re in middle elementary school or middle school, you will
love this book. It provides those ages something to learn, but it’s
wrapped alongside so much humor and fun that it will be irresistible to all
ages eight and up.” – Daddy Mojo  

 

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MY REVIEW

What a fun, adorable book. Saint is precious.

It all began when Saint kidnapped the pinata at Daniel “Chance” Gibbons birthday party. She fell in love with his round face. But, he loathed her. Determined to be friends with him, she began a campaign. And they found they had something in common. His house was for sale and he didn’t want to move. She didn’t want him too either.

Saint was a girl after my own heart. I loved the community I grew up with. The small local grocery store and neighborhood shops. I didn’t want anything to change. But time goes by and things do. The lengths she went to in order to stop it in her neighborhood were hilarious. The whole book was. And all of the funny, adorable illustrations just added to my enjoyment.

To say I was taken by surprise by where the story went is so true. It was very moving and I loved it.

5 STARS

 

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About Author Stephan Pastis:

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Stephan Pastis is the creator of the syndicated comic
strip Pearls Before Swine, which appears in over 800 newspapers. He
is also the creator of the Timmy Failure book series and the cowriter of the
Disney+ movie Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. He lives in
Northern California with his wife and two kids. –This text refers to
the hardcover edition.

 

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Week One:

9/25/2023

YA
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9/25/2023

@hodophile_z

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9/26/2023

For
the Love of KidLit

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9/26/2023

Two Chicks on Books

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9/27/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Blog Spotlight

9/27/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

9/28/2023

Gryffindorbookishnerd

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9/28/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

9/29/2023

@dharashahauthor

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9/29/2023

avainbookland

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Week Two:

10/2/2023

Get outside and read

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10/2/2023

@evergirl200

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10/3/2023

The Momma Spot

Review

10/3/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

10/4/2023

FUONLYKNEW

Review

10/4/2023

@pagesforpaige

IG Review

10/5/2023

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

10/5/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

10/6/2023

@enthuse_reader

IG Review/TikTok Post

10/6/2023

Two Points of Interest

Review

 

 

 

 

STEPHAN PASTIS’ BOOK TOUR

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 Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00pm PT

In-store event at Rakestraw Books

3 Railroad Avenue

Danville, CA 94526

 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:30pm ET

In-store event at The Bookmark Shoppe

8415 3rd Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209

 

Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00pm CT

In-store event at Chicago Comics

3244 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60657

 

Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 12:00pm ET

Off-site event hosted by Source Booksellers

Detroit Public Library

5201 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, MI 48202

 

Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 12:00pm ET

In-store event at Barnes & Noble

4015 Medina Road

Akron, OH 44333

 

Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00pm ET

Off-site event hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore

Takoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Takoma Park, MD 20912

 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:30pm ET

In-store event at The Writer’s Block Bookstore

316 N. Park Avenue

Winter Park, FL 32789

 

Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm ET

Off-site event hosted by Brave + Kind Bookshop

Atlanta-Fulton Central Library

1 Margaret Mitchell Square

Atlanta, GA 30303

 

Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6:00pm CT

Off-site event hosted by Left Bank Books

St. Louis Public Library – Schlafly Library

225 N. Euclid Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63108

 

Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:00pm CT

In-store event at novel.

387 Perkins Extd

Memphis, TN 38117

 

Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 3:00pm CT

In-store event at Garden District Book Shop

2727 Prytania Street, Unit 14

New Orleans, LA 70130

 

Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00pm CT

In-store event at Blue Willow Bookshop

14532 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77079

 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:30pm MT

Off-site event hosted by The Bookies

Teller Elementary School

1150 Garfield Street

Denver, CO 80206

 

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:30pm MT

In-store event at Changing Hands Bookstore

6428 S. McClintock Drive

Tempe, AZ 85283

 

Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:00pm PT

In-store event at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

3555 Rosencrans Street, Suite 107

San Diego, CA 92110

 

Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 6:30pm PT

In-store event at Barnes & Noble

Creekside Town Center

1256 Galleria Boulevard

Roseville, CA 95678

 

Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:00pm PT

In-store event at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hill Crossing

3415 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard Beaverton, OR 97005

 

Monday, October 30, 2023 at 7:00pm PT

In-store event at Third Place Books

17171 Bothell Way NE #A101

Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

 

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Between Monsters And Marvels by Alysa Wishingrad ~ Review And Giveaway

Posted: September 25, 2023 in Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade, reviews
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS by Alysa Wishingrad Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

 

Check out my Review and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

 

BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS

by Alysa Wishingrad

 

 

Pub. Date: September 12, 2023

Publisher: HarperCollins

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 400

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Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/BETWEEN-MONSTERS-AND-MARVELS 

 

A standalone high-stakes middle grade fantasy by Alysa Wishingrad, author of the Junior
Library Guild Gold Standard selection The Verdigris Pawn.

Monsters are still lurking on Barrow’s Bay.

Dare Coates is sure of it. No drifter or ruffian could have killed her father, the Captain
of the Guard, while he was on patrol. But everyone insists that monsters have
been gone for years now. Dare’s mother. Her classmates. Even the governor, who
swiftly marries her mother just months after her father’s death.

Dare’s suspicions grow even stronger when the governor suddenly ships her off to the
mainland, away from any hope of uncovering the truth about her father’s death.

Or so she thinks. Soon Dare finds solid proof that monsters still exist and she starts to
question everything she’s always known. Was her father who she thought he was?
Who can she trust? Where is the line between good and evil?

The truth hides behind danger and deception. But with the help of an unlikely crew of
cohorts and a stray beastie, nothing can stop Dare from finding out what
happened to her father and exposing who the real monsters are.

Perfect for fans of Ellen Oh’s Spirit Hunters and Lauren Oliver’s The
Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street.  

 

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MY REVIEW

I loved, loved, loved this books. I loved Dare. She had so much to overcome. The mystery surrounding her father’s death. The mystery of the monsters. Are they responsible for his murder? Her mother remarries quickly and then she’s shipped off of the island. The only home she’s ever known. The mainland is now her home. It’s cold and dirty. And those monsters. She’ll have to be wary of the human ones too.

Dare was so brave and quick thinking. She didn’t always have all the answers but she didn’t act rashly. She also had some stalwart friends. I loved them too. And I don’t want to forget Beastie. I’ll leave that one for you to meet.

And I loved the monsters.  If you could imagine it, it was in this book. Deadly when riled. And they were armed with some formidable weapons and the fights were thrilling.

I don’t think I’ve ever read such a suspenseful story aimed at middle grade readers. I found myself leaning forward as I was reading some scenes. Just like I would if I was watching it on the TV.

Alysa Wishingrad is a new author for me and I can’t wait to go see what else she’s written.

I did mention that I loved this book, didn’t I?!

5 STARS

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Enjoy this peek inside:

Dare Coates was an awful girl.

Everyone on Barrow’s Bay said so. The adults, hiding behind satin-gloved hands, whispered it through tight-lipped sneers. But the children said it out loud, every chance they got. On the streets, in class, and they were saying it now as Dare stalked out of the schoolhouse.

 

She didn’t even want to be in that pathetic Founder’s Day pageant, let alone play the monster. But then she’d be condemned to repeating the entire year’s lessons under the schoolmarm’s tutelage. There was awful, and then there was the unbearable.

 

Dare tried to lose Francis Cooper and the rest of the class as they trailed after her, slinging taunts and teases all the way through the center of town. She wound past the shops, around the gazebo on the village green, and even into the middle of the street, hoping to ditch them amid the passing carriages and wagons. And still she made no effort to conceal that her stockings were torn, her hair a tangle of knots, and the left sleeve of her favorite dress was ripped wide open. Instead, she kept her gaze pegged dead ahead and her upper lip fixed in a snarl, a warning to passersby to steer clear.

It’d always been easy enough to ignore them when they teased her that her hair wasn’t done in the latest style, for rescuing a spider from certain death at the hands of one of the boys, or for having no shame about speaking her mind. In fact, she went out of her way to be a walking affront to everything the GOOD people of Barrow’s Bay valued—beauty, conformity, and the sparkle of wealth. She was happy to be a thornbush among the lilies, for even the sharpest thorns serve a purpose. They’re a warning, protection. A defense.

And Dare was more than content to shine every one of her points and angles until they gleamed.

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About Alysa Wishingrad:

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Alysa
Wishingrad writes
fantastical stories for young readers, tales that ask; is the truth really
true? Her favorite stories are those that meld the historical with the
fantastic, and that find ways to shine a light on both the things that divide
and unite us all. The Verdigris Pawn, a Junior Library Guild Gold
Standard Selection, is her debut novel. Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley with
her family and two demanding rescue dogs. You can find her at www.
alysawishingrad.com or on Twitter at @awishingrad or Instagram at @alysawishingradwrites.

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Week One:

9/1/2023

yabookscentral.com

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Week Two:

9/4/2023

Eye-Rolling
Demigod’s Book Blog

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9/5/2023

Two Chicks on
Books

Guest Post or Excerpt/IG Post

9/6/2023

#BRVL Book
Review Virginia Lee Blog

Guest Post or Excerpt/IG Post

9/7/2023

@katherinebichler

TikTok Spotlight

9/8/2023

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

9/11/2023

Review Thick
And Thin

Review/IG Post

9/12/2023

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Review/TikTok Post

9/13/2023

Lifestyle of
Me

Review

9/14/2023

Country Mamas
With Kids

Review/IG Post

9/15/2023

avainbookland

IG Review

Week Four:

9/18/2023

@pagesforpaige

IG Review

9/19/2023

A
Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

9/20/2023

Satisfaction
for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

9/21/2023

One More
Exclamation

Review/IG Post

9/22/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

Week Five:

9/25/2023

FUONLYKNEW

Review

9/26/2023

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

9/27/2023

Gryffindorbookishnerd

IG Review

9/28/2023

evergirl200

IG Review

9/29/2023

Kim’s
Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s

Review/IG Post

 

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Midnight Quakes by C. S. Patra ~ Spotlight And Giveaway

Posted: September 19, 2023 in Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade
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Ria’s world is shaken one night when midnight strikes.
Is she the only one who can stop the destruction?
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Midnight Quakes

by C.S. Patra

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy

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For 12-year-old Ria Sharma, mixing in with crowds and other people hasn’t been easy. A budding geologist, she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, be it for experiments or her latest science fair project. Unfortunately, no one else feels the same and her relationships, especially with her mother, are strained. Not wanting Ria to end up like her estranged sister Debolina, who left home to pursue her art dreams, her parents do their best to keep her from anything dangerous, science or not. So Ria woefully has to work in secret, hoping one day to change their minds.

Everything shifts when strange earthquakes erupt around midnight, despite not living near fault lines. Only Ria feels them and knows something’s wrong under the surface. After digging around, she discovers mysterious clay pieces with a drawing of the world falling apart. She also notices that many people and places disappear after each quake. Soon, she discovers the pieces, disappearances, and her own family are all connected to this phenomenon. Using her science knowledge plus Debolina’s help, Ria races to put the pieces together before the quakes cause the Earth to disappear into thin air.

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**New Release!**

Amazon * Goodreads

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CS Patra is the Amazon bestselling author of several book series. They include but are not limited to The Reaper’s Apprentices, Operation: Genome, Cirque Macabre, Portman’s Creamery mysteries, The Patterns & Parallels Saga, Ghosts of Burning Inn, and Flavors of Love. She loves to dabble in different genres and loves to cross over. Her personal favorite thing is write about female characters in different situations. She is also fond of writing many LGBT stories and stories focused on PoCs.

Although she does work during the day, most of her nights are taking up by writing. A native of North Carolina, she currently lives in Nebraska with her husband. She loves ladybugs, yellow roses, movies, book signings, mysteries, watching old Youtube videos, ghost stories, gossip, music, people making her fanart, museums, ice cream, and being a wisecrack though not all in that order. Writing and peacocks hit the top of her list though.

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ChupaCarter And The Haunted Pinata ~ Review And Giveaway

Posted: June 8, 2023 in Action/Adventure, giveaways, middle grade, reviews
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the CHUPACARTER AND THE HAUNTED PIÑATA by George Lopez & Ryan Calejo Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

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Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

 

CHUPACARTER AND THE HAUNTED PIÑATA

Author: George Lopez, Ryan Calejo, & Santy Gutiérrez (Illustrations)

 

 

Pub. Date: May 30, 2023

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 320

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Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/CHUPACARTER-AND-THE-HAUNTED-PINATA

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In this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter,
world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery,
revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but
friendly Chupacabra!

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Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George
Lopez’s sequel to ChupaCarter sees Jorge finally feeling at
home in his new town, thanks to his awesome friends Liza and Ernie—and
especially Carter, the chupacabra.

New kid Jorge is shocked to learn
that his beastly friend Carter isn’t the only legendary creature in Boca falls.
Every few years, the town is terrorized by a haunted . . . piñata?
Rumor has it that the petrifying party decoration floats around setting eerie
fires to avenge a long-ago betrayal. Jorge can’t help but laugh, until a rash
of green fires forces the townspeople to consider moving away, including the
parents of his pals Ernie and Liza!

With Carter at their side, the three
friends are in a race against time to catch the real culprit before they’re
separated forever . . . or the whole town is set aflame. Which will come first?

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MY REVIEW

It’s great to be back with friends in Boca Falls, New Mexico. Jorge, Carter, Liza and Ernie are in a pickle again. This time it’s a haunted pinata. Or should I say a pinata possessed by the spirit of a dead boy bent on vengeance. There’s an arsonist setting fires and the pinata is suspect numero uno. Creepy fires, haunted paper maches, oh my.

This series just keeps on giving. There are a bunch of fun illustrations all through the book and they are one of my favorite things. I get to see faces and actions instead of just using my imagination. The characters are so real to me now. And the humor is spot on. ChupaCarter has to pose as a dog in order to help solve the case of the haunted pinata and the fires cropping up around town.  Not surprising, the people who see him make remarks on how strange he looks, in some cases they call him ugly. This makes Carter growl. Sure hope he doesn’t take a bite out of someone.

I do love this series and I’m crossing fingers and toes that there will be more.

5 STARS

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MY REVIEW

After Jorge is kicked out of school for his anger issues, his mother sends him to live with his grandparents in New Mexico. While sitting on the roof one night stewing in his anger at being sent away, he meets a Chupacabra. The encounter terrifies him. That changes when the Chupacabra saves his life. Jorge and Carter become close friends and help each other see things in a different light.

The author put me in a young boys shoes. I saw things and felt things as though I was a twelve-year-old boy. Jorge’s anger, his resignation to living away from his mother, his hope when he makes new friends, and his fierceness in defending them. And finally, the lightbulb going on as he begins to understand why things are the way they are.

I’ve always has a fondness for children’s books and especially ones with monsters. My mother used to set aside an entire day so my siblings and I could peruse the shelves at the library. Once I got home, I would run to my room, spread out all of my finds, and dive in. I’m still that way today. When I got my hands on this book, I dove right in. What a fun, crazy adventure. I loved Jorge, Carter, Liza and Ernie. They had such a tight friendship. The crazy antics of Jorge and Carter were such a hoot. And the illustrations added so much fun to the story. I had some giggles and actually laughed out loud when I came across mention of mosquito’s as Carter’s mini-mes. There’s also some scary bits. Like when they come across some slaughtered cows and Jorge learns their are other monsters out there and they’re not the fun, furry kind.

Chupa Carter had everything I would have loved as a young girl, and I’m still a young girl at heart. Great fun and I can’t wait to start reading Chupa Carter And The Haunted Pinata. Sounds like more fun for me.

5 STARS

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About George Lopez:

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George Lopez is a New York Times bestselling
author, stand-up comedian, actor, and talk show host. He made waves as the
star of the most successful English-language prime-time television series about
Latin Americans in recent history. His successful stand-up comedy showcases his
idiosyncratic point of view and impeccable comedic timing. He lives in Los
Angeles.

 

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About Ryan Calejo:

Ryan Calejo is an award-winning
author born and raised in sunny south Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie
Hernández series has been featured in half a dozen state reading lists and has
earned starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus,
was a Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection, and won an International
Latino Book Award, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award, and a Florida Book
Award (Gold Medal). He lives in Miami.

 

Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

 

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Week One:

5/22/2023

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

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5/23/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

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5/24/2023

yabookscentral.com

Excerpt/IG Post

5/25/2023

Log Cabin Library

Excerpt

5/26/2023

onemused

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5/27/2023

A Dream Within A Dream

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Week Two:

5/28/2023

@allyluvsbooksalatte

Review/IG Post

5/29/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

5/30/2023

@bookish_cherie

Review/IG Post

5/31/2023

Lifestyle of Me

Review

6/1/2023

Jeff_of_allmedia

IG Review

6/2/2023

Confessions of the Perfect Mom

Review/IG Post

6/3/2023

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

6/4/2023

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

6/5/2023

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

6/6/2023

Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s

Review/IG Post

6/7/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

6/8/2023

FUONLYKNEW

Review

6/9/2023

Carly Sunshine Books

Review/IG Post

6/10/2023

The Book Countess

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

6/11/2023

@pagesforpaige

IG Review

6/12/2023

@stargirls.magical.tale

IG Review

6/13/2023

Jaime_of_gryffindor

Review/IG Post

6/14/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

6/15/2023

Author Z. Knight’s Guild

Review/IG Post

6/16/2023

Books With a Chance

Review/IG Post

 

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Malketh And The Undead by Dave Maruszewski ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: April 6, 2023 in Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade
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Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for The Malketh And The Undead organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Author Dave Maruszewski will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Don’t forget to enter!

And you can click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Malketh And The Undead

Raven, Ramda and Ravai

by Dave Maruszewski

Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy

Synopsis

Raven, Romda and Ravai are settling into their new knightly duties well. With the Dark Beast defeated, their normal tasks almost seem mundane.

 

Amidst the boredom, Ravai asks, “Why does no one talk about villains from the past?”

 

Romda reasons, “What would be the point?”

 

There is a point. Even though villains may have been defeated in the past, they may still be around, waiting in the background ready to resurface once again.

 

Malketh has returned to the kingdom, but something is different about him this time. He is back with an entire army … an entire army of undead soldiers!

 

“Whether you want to read this aloud to your little one or let them explore this magical world on their own, parents can rest assured that this second installment in the Raven, Romda, and Ravai series will be a playful, whimsical addition to their bookshelves.” –The Book Review Directory

 

“… the squires are appealing characters, as is their comical banter.” – Blue Ink Review

 

A great story for the fantasy loving youth, this adventure will appeal to those who like action and humor in an easy reading environment.

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Enjoy this peek inside:

They keep going until they hear a large rumble.  A small mass of rocks fall to the ground.  The three look up and see a gigantic figurine of a man holding a giant emerald.  Romda puts her lantern up to the emerald, and the light refracts and bounces off the many faces such that the whole room is lit.  This brings relief to the three.

 

Unfortunately, they notice something else.  When the room comes up from the dark, Raven, Romda and Ravai notice all these eyes staring at them.  The undead are here.  The three are surrounded.

 

Perplexed, Raven, Romda and Ravai freeze.  They are scared.  However, the entire horde of undead does not approach them.  What is wrong with them?  What do they want?

 

At last, the undead begin to slowly stir.  They begin to walk slowly.  At first they seem to move in random directions.  Then, a pattern to their motion becomes apparent.  They move about, revealing an opening in their numbers in the shape of a small circle.  That opening reveals a hooded figure.  The hooded figure says…

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About Author Dave Maruszewski:

Dave Maruszewski is blessed with a great family.  He was originally inspired to write stories by his wife and son.

 

He strives to develop stories with sound moral values that will be enlightening as well as entertaining to youths and adults.  The Raven, Romda and Ravai books are targeted especially for children who shy away from reading.  His stories are created from an accumulation of experience from careers/backgrounds as a physicist, engineer, teacher, artist, video game designer and software developer.

 

In between writing stories and running his own company, Digital Tumult (DigitalTumult.com), Dave enjoys video games, watching internet videos and hanging out with his family.

Author Links: Website / Facebook / Goodreads / NetGalley / Amazon

 

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The Lost Journals Of Bud Wiper by S.M. Morgan ~ Excerpt And Giveaway

Posted: February 25, 2023 in Action/Adventure, giveaways, middle grade
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Welcome to my stop on the book blitz for The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper by S.M. Morgan. The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper is a fantastic adventure story of bravery and friendship.

This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 20 February till 5 March. See the tour schedule here.

The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper

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by S.M. Morgan

 

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction/ Adventure
Age category: Middle Grade

Blurb:

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My name is Teddy, and I’m in the 6th grade. It’s my first day at a different school, and so far, the only person I know is Zane, the school bully. I was just your everyday kid trying to stay off everyone’s radar, but when I met my new best friend, Bud Wiper, everything changed.

Bud is a 6th grade millionaire from 60 years ago.

Yep, that’s right, Bud Wiper is a treasure hunter from the 1940’s who left behind his journal full of life and adventure, and even though we’ve never met, I think he might be the only thing that gets me through the 6th grade alive.

The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper is a fantastic story of bravery and friendship, perfect for kids, middle school students, and adults.

Links:
– Goodreads
– Bookbub
– Amazon
– Kobo
– B&N
– Apple

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Enjoy this little peek inside:

 Let me explain. The reason I was being shoved into the trash can in the boy’s bathroom at my new school was all my fault. Or at least, that’s what Zane kept telling me after he and his friends cornered me. He said there wasn’t enough time for a swirly, so the trash can would have to do.

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S.M. Morgan

About Author S.M. Morgan:

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S.M. Morgan is the author of The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper — A Middle Grade Adventure. He lives in East Texas with his wife, daughter, and son, and when not writing potty humor for kids, he is trying to get alone to read more mystery adventure stories.

When the real world calls him to be social, he can be found canoeing with his family or trying to convince his wife to watch action movies.

Author links:
– Website

 

 

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This prize package contains:
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– Signed hardcover edition of The Lost Adventures of Bud Wiper
– You or a loved one as a featured character in a new Bud Wiper story

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Walking In A Winter… Wonderbound ~ Reviews And Giveaway

Posted: January 5, 2023 in Action/Adventure, Children's books, Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade, reviews
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERBOUND
from VAULT Comics Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! 

The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and spooky stories young readers imprint from VAULT Comics! 

Count on a flurry of activity around all WONDERBOUND
original graphic novel middle grade titles! 

Here’s a list of all of the titles & authors participating in the tour! Check out each individual
blog/Instagram/or booktok (schedule below) for more details on each book!

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GHOSTER HEIGHTS by Corey Landsell, Kelly Mellings, & Lisa Larose (Illustrator)

HELLO, MY NAME IS POOP by Ben Katzner & Ian McGinty (Illustrator)

KENZIE’S KINGDOM by Shea Fontana & Agnes Garbowska (Illustrator)

POIKO: Quests Stuff by Brian Middleton

THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS by Ryan Haddock & Nick Wyche (Illustrator)

THE UNFINISHED CORNER by Dani Colman & Rachel “Tuna” Petrovicz (Illustrator)

VERSE

VERSE BOOK 1: THE BROKEN HALF by Sam Beck

VERSE BOOK 2: THE SECOND GATE by Sam Beck

WRASSLE CASTLE

WRASSLE CASTLE BOOK 1: LEARNING THE ROPES by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, & Galaad (Illustrator)

WRASSLE CASTLE BOOK 2: RIDERS ON THE STORM by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, & Galaad (Illustrator)

WRASSLE CASTLE BOOK 3: PUT A LYD ON IT! by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, & Galaad (Illustrator)

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eBook Links: Click on the titles for links.

GHOSTER HEIGHTS

THE BROTHERS FLICK: The Impossible Doors

KENZIE’S KINGDOM

POIKO: Quests & Stuff

THE UNFINISHED CORNER

HELLO, MY NAME IS POOP

VERSE Book 1: The Broken Half

VERSE Book 2: The Second Gate

WRASSLE CASTLE Book 1: Learning the Ropes

WRASSLE CASTLE Book 2: Riders On the Storm

WRASSLE CASTLE Book 3:  Put a Lyd On It!

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 MY REVIEWS

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Unfinished Corner

MY REVIEW

 I always enjoy books that teach me something. I learned about Judaism and had a very fun and exciting adventure also. Lots of wonderful, genuine characters and great graphics made this a quick, exciting read.

4 STARS

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Wrassle Castle : Learning The Ropes

MY REVIEW

Lydia is quirky and determined. Living in the shadow of her famous brother, she’s determined to bust out and entering the wrestling competion could be her best bet. But her brother is accused of treason and her goal has changed.

I was totally in Lydia’s corner. She won me over and made me laugh. Wrassle Castle is a series I’ll continue reading. Friendship and adventure await. Equally fun was The Author’s corner at the end of the book.

4 STARS

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Wrassle Castle: Riders On The Storm

MY REVIEW

The story continues and Lydia is more determined than ever to continue rising in the ranks of wrestling. She’s just as determined to rescue her best friend and free her brother.

More fun, some problem solving and lots of exciting wrestling matches made this reader happy I continued with the series.

4 STARS

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Wrassle Castle: Put A Lyd On It

MY REVIEW

I started the last book with hope for a satisfying conclusion for Lydia, her friends and her brother. Got all of that, along with a deepening mystery and some great wrestling moves.

The title says it all. Good clean fun.

4 STARS

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Poiko: Quests & Stuff

MY REVIEW

Such a fun bunch of adventures. Poiko and Kenzie meet some interesting characters as they deliver packages and do a bit of problem solving along the way.

I adored these two and loved the graphics. A book that covers lots of life’s hurtles and how friendship helps smooth the bumpy road.

5 STARS

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Ghoster Heights

MY REVIEW

I wish there’d been more books like this when I was a young girl. Ghoster Heights is one I’d have begged my parents to buy for me so I could read it over and over. So much enjoyment to read and such expressive and colorful illustrations and genuine characters. Well, maybe not ghosts, as they aren’t real. Or are they? LOL Good clean fun and I’ve already read it twice.

5 STARS

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Hello, My Name Is Poop

MY REVIEW

Will Poupe has just two more days until school lets out for the year. Will he survive those two days? Could be a challenge when, on day one, he sits on the school bully’s lunch. Oops. That’s how he earns the name, Poop. And the story is one big can of worms after that.

Will’s poop powers were fun and kind of…eww.  Even if you can’t choose your superpower, you can learn from it.

Great graphics and sure did bring back memories of those long ago school days.

4 STARS

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The Brothers Flick

MY REVIEW

While this story is about boys, with girls rarely entering the plot, I still connected and was so wowed by the illustrations and strange occurrences going on. Devoured it in no time and surprised myself by how much fun I had.

5 STARS

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Kenzie’s Kingdom

MY REVIEW

When I was young I had an imaginary world that I could travel to filled with exciting people and creatures. I has such grand adventures. Kenzie’s Kingdom reminded me of that. I adored the story and the characters and loved the illustrations and world building.

4 STARS

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Verse: The Broken Half

MY REVIEW

At the end of the book the author shares that this book started as some fun doodling and morphed into a great fantasy adventure story. Boy, did it ever. I was sucked right in. Turning the pages and devouring the illustrations. Action packed, with loads of suspense and some great characters and world building. The ending was a cliff hanger and I sure was glad I had the second book so I could jump right back in.

4 STARS

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Verse: The Second Gate

MY REVIEW

I enjoyed this even more than the first book.  The characters have new challenges, the artwork is incredible and there’s never a dull moment. Whether as anime or real living breathing human actors, I think this series would be amazing on the big screen. I’d be first in line to see it.

5 STARS

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win finished copies of every book featured in the WALKING
IN A WINTER WONDERBOUND from VAULT tour, US Only.

1 winner will win eBooks of every book featured in the WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERBOUND from VAULT tour from iBooks, International.

Ends January 17th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

12/12/2022

Lady Hawkeye

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12/13/2022

Mythical Books

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12/14/2022

Sadie’s
Spotlight

Feature POIKO/IG Post

12/15/2022

YA Books Central

Feature THE BROTHERS FLICK/IG Post

12/16/2022

Two Chicks on Books

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Week Two:

12/19/2022

Little
Red Reads

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12/20/2022

The
Book View

Review/IG Post

12/21/2022

Sandra’s Book Club

Review

12/22/2022

Pickagoodbook

Review/IG Post

12/23/2022

Locks, Hooks and Books

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

12/26/2022

Not
In Jersey

Review/IG Post

12/27/2022

Nonbinaryknightreads

Review/IG Post

12/28/2022

@carlysunshinebooks

IG Review

12/29/2022

@pages.for.sanity

IG Review

12/30/2022

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

Week Four:

1/2/2022

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

1/3/2022

@froggyreadteach

IG Review

1/4/2022

A Blue Box Full of Books

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1/5/2022

FUONLYKNEW

Review

1/6/2022

See Sadie Read

Review/IG Post

 

 

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The Sophia Freeman Series by T. X. Troan ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: December 1, 2022 in Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade, Mystery
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Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Te Sophia Freeman Series organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Author T. X. Troan will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Don’t forget to enter!

And you can click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

The Sophia Freeman Series

by T. X. Troan

Genre:  Middle-Grade Fantasy Mystery

 

Book 1:

EARTH AWAKENED … SEED PLANTED … PATH REVEALED.

What begins as a special trip for eleven-year-old Sophia Freeman and her father, leaves her trapped on a mysterious island with a tree boy and fantastical creatures. Later, she learns she is dying from an eternal curse and the only way to prolong her life is to drink the island’s sacred water. Can Sophia and her companions reach the fountain and defeat the guardian before time runs out?

 

Book 2:

Sophia Freeman and the Gate of Jade (Book 2) by [T.X. Troan]

 

THEY MUST RISK IT ALL TO REGAIN THEIR FREEDOM … OR BE SEALED AWAY FOREVER.

Sophia Freeman and her best friend, Tim Charnal, must beat all contestants in a three-round Beyond Event organized by the mighty arbiters to free him from the penalty of murder and gain the islanders’ trust. Entering the hologram and surviving environments filled with everything from hammer-throwing cave giants to a slimy tentacled sea monster, they will need all their courage, wits, and skills. But how are they going to win when magic is forbidden?

 

Book 3:

EVIL RISING … ISLANDERS MISSING … AND FRIENDS BETRAYING.

With the increase in deaths of Pandilone Islanders, the arbiters devise a strategy to free the god demon within five days to lift the Eternal Curse. All goes as planned until iron-masked creatures kidnap magic users, weakening the army. To gain reinforcements, Sophia Freeman, Tim Charnal, and rescued Allen Chan must gather all six items to cast the Dream Spell, connecting them with Sophia’s father and his air force. But how can the trio succeed in time while surrounded by enemies and traitors aiming to stop them at any cost?

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Enjoy this peek inside:

Another flaming whip slashed between Sophia and Tim, and they swiftly dodged it. Who could possibly be using Dark Art spells? They looked over and saw Allen’s smoking wand in one hand and Sophia’s scroll in the other.

    “S-sorry, guys—I got curious,” said Allen, trembling.

    Tim roared, “Curious? You’re not supposed to—”

    Sophia raised her hand like Dad did to her, to silence him.

    “Allen, can I have my scroll back?” she asked calmly, easing toward him.

    Staring at it, he said, “Um … yeah,” and handed it to her.

    “Did you hurt yourself?” Sophia asked. “Do you feel any different?”

    “I’m fine—actually, I feel good,” said Allen, with a tiny grin.

    “Interesting—could you show us how you did that spell?”

Allen gave her a puzzled look. “You mean I’m not in deep trouble? Uh … sure.” He shifted into the attack position and shut his eyes.

“Sophia, I don’t understand—why are you wasting our time?” Tim demanded.

“Shh … Mona was right—you should really work on your temper.” She kept staring at Allen without blinking. “Just watch.”

A moment later, a strong gust howled past them as his wand lit up.

“Allen, break that tall boulder with roots wrapped around it!” Sophia shouted.

He struck with an aggressive roar. “HELLFIRE LASH!” The third flaming whip was unleashed, and it was much bigger than the previous two. It struck directly at the target.

KABOOM!

The spell left a hole through the boulder the size of Allen’s fist.

“Wow, that was impressive,” Tim mumbled.

Sophia handed him the scroll and turned to Allen. “Do you feel any different this time?”

Admiring his wand, he said, “Yes, I felt … confident. Something I didn’t think was possible.”

I get it—he’s attracted to Dark Art spells! At that instant, an absurd idea came to her mind.

About Author Thuan Doan

Thuan Doan was born in Indonesia, and grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Thuan has been fascinated by art from a young age, especially fantasy. He would wake up hours before school, sit outside the classroom, and scribble in his sketch book.

After college, he worked on a series of jobs, including: an advergaming association as a storyboard/concept artist, gaming company as lead concept artist, and graphic designer for various clients.

Thuan conceived his first middle-grade fantasy novel, Sophia Freeman and the Mysterious Fountain, during a trip to Gabriola Island, British Columbia in the summer of 2013. Then he took his work and settled in a small town of Enderby, where it’s peaceful and quiet. 4 years later, the story is complete. While book 1, 2 and 3 are being shared with the world, he’s writing and illustrating book 4 of the Sophia Freeman series.

Thuan is writing under a pen name of T.X. Troan. “X” stands for Xu, his grandmother’s name who passed away. And “Troan” is a combination of his parents’ names.

“No matter how this turns out, I want my family to be a part of this wonderful journey.”

T.X. Troan married Sarah, his original fan and longtime love, in 2016. They live in Enderby with their pack dogs and school of fish!

AWARDS

★ Entrada Publishing Incipere Award, 2020

★ Readers’ Favorite 5 star Badge, 2019, 2021 and 2022

★ Literary Titan Badge, 2020

Book Links:

Author Website / B&N / Amazon /  Walmart / Indie Bound / Book Depository

 

Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Goodreads

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Grady Whill And The Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman ~ Review And Giveaway

Posted: November 28, 2022 in Fantasy, giveaways, Interview, middle grade, reviews
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Book Details:

Book Title:  Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman
Category:  Young-Adult Fiction (18 +), 286 pages
Genre:  Action-Adventure/Fantasy
Publisher:  Chelshire
Release date:   July 30 2022
Content Rating: PG. The author thinks the book is G-rated. A reviewer said it had some curses. Some may consider “Holy crap” is a curse.

 

“If I were to give a book to every young adult in this world, I would give them Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman without blinking. I absolutely loved every moment of this uplifting and fascinating story. It’s filled with valuable life lessons, adventure, peril, and highly relatable and lovable characters.” Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers’ Favorite

“Harry Potter meets Sky High. If you’re a fan of young adult stories where protagonists go to mysterious schools to train their superhuman abilities, don’t miss out on Grady Whill and The Templeton Codex.” Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Reader’s Favorite

“Carole P. Roman has created a world that is unique, inhabited by characters that young people can easily relate to because of their similar concerns about growing pains… This book has a strong message and theme that deserves to be read.” Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Reader’s Favorite​

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MY REVIEW

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I’ve read many of Carole’s books and enjoyed them all. This book and it’s character’s are my favorite now.

While this is a fantasy about learning their hidden talents and how to harness them, Grady and his friends also have to face all of the coming of age middle school challenges and angst. It sure brought back memories.

Take a look at the wonderful cover for this book. It’s perfect for the adventure inside.

Action, adventure and mystery along with realistic and likable characters made this a swift read. Read it straight through and enjoyed it so much I wanted it to be longer. I can only hope this is a series so I can dive back in and cheer these characters on.

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5 STARS

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Book Description:

Templeton Academy- the superhero high school is finally open! The prestigious institution is recruiting the best of the best to enroll in its student body. The school is as mysterious as it is exclusive.

Grady Whill thinks there is nothing special about him to make the grade. However, his best friend, Aarush Patel has been selected and thinks Grady has the right stuff. Even school bully Elwood Bledsoe is attending.

​If Grady is fortunate enough to be picked, his guardian has forbidden him to attend. Will a family secret prevent Grady from becoming the superhero he was destined to be?

Buy the Book:
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Also from the Pen of Carole P. Roman:

 

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Giggles Galore Jokes, Riddles and Fun Facts for Kids of all Ages by Carole P. Roman
Category:  Children’s Fiction , 170 pages
Genre:  Humor
Publisher:  Chelshire
Release date:   August 2022
Tour dates: Nov 7 to Dec 2, 2022
Content Rating: G.

Book Description:

​What’s more fun than a rainy afternoon?

A rainy afternoon with Giggles Galore!
Treat yourself and your child to this fun-filled book of jokes, riddles, and exciting bits of information.

Entertain your friends and family with a wide variety of jokes that include funny foods, animal antics, jolly jungles, farcical farms, dizzy dinosaurs, hilarious holidays, and a host of humor from all over our wacky world.

Fun facts are sprinkled throughout the book and give a welcome relief from all the giggles.
There’s even a section where budding comedians can learn to create new jokes.

Lastly, join Carole P. Roman’s beloved character, Susanna Maya Logan, for a short story about why we must use humor wisely, or it may not be considered funny by everyone.

A great tool to help a reluctant reader, Giggles Galore is the perfect way to practice social skills and develop friendships.

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ B&N
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Interview with Author Carole P. Roman
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1- How long have you been writing?

I began writing in 2011 with my first book Captain No Beard An Imaginary Tale of a pirate’s Life.

2-Where do you get inspiration for your stories?

Every day I meet with my sons, and we kick around ideas for storylines. We serve as each other’s beta readers as well as inspirations.  Writing Grady brought back the smell of gym locker, sweaty socks, and everything else associated with being the mom of teenage boys.

3- What advice would you give budding writers?

Set realistic expectations. Don’t quit your day job, and realize that your book is not for everyone.

4- If you could put yourself as a character in your book, who would you be?

I think I identify with Grady more than any other character. I have felt that pit of insecurity lodge itself in my gut, making me question everything I do. I love his loyalty and how he stands up for his autistic friend. I hope I was that kid in school.

5- Do you ever get writer’s block? What helps you overcome it?

I either feel like writing or not. When I don’t, I will sit at the keyboard and just write. I’m always surprised at what I produce, even though I wasn’t in the mood.

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Meet the Author:

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages.

Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then.

She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren.

Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman.

Roman is the CEO of a global transportation company, as well as a practicing medium.

She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and has created an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors.

Writing is her passion and one of her favorite pastimes. Roman reinvents herself frequently, and her family calls her the ‘mother of reinvention.’ She resides on Long Island, near her children and grandchildren.

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

 
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The Pups & Purrs Series by Sonny Weber ~ Reviews and Giveaway

Posted: November 15, 2022 in giveaways, middle grade, reviews
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 Book Series Details:

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PUPS & PURRS SERIES by Sunny Weber
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12)
Genre:  animals/pets
Publisher:  Pups & Purrs Press
Release date:  Oct 6, 2017, Aug 8, 2019, August 23, 2019,
Content Rating: G

Book Series Description:

Mission: Humane education through storytelling.

Each book in the Pups & Purrs series features Classic Coming of Age stories with multi-layered themes and messages for a wide variety of readers.

Ages 7-10 will enjoy the surface of the stories; ages 10-13 will begin to see the messages; ages 13 and up will begin to identify with the deeper themes.
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Each book reflects issues children experience and the animal characters give voice to emotions that children often cannot.

The main goals of the series are:
​To Help children who have difficulty verbalizing their life stresses but who can identify with animals. The animal characters experience the same issues: e.g.:  social isolation; personal identity conflicts; bullying; rejection; lack of power; decision-making; growing up challenges.
To Provide humane education for children: teaching what animals need; to develop empathy; seeking to see the world through animal eyes; assisting in the early development of altruism.
A major goal is to turn potential animal abusers around–avoiding the inevitable escalation to violence against people. Children begin abusing animals when they are abused, or see abuse modeled in the adults around them. The P&P series seeks to give children more constructive options through humane awareness of animals as sentient beings.
To Teach through storytelling and entertainment: by encouraging reading by featuring colorful characters and engrossing stories.
To Develop early problem-solving abilities/analytical thinking:  the animal characters show how to set goals and develop step-by-step accomplishments to attain those goals. They face the consequences of their decisions and grow in personal responsibility.
To Promote the humane treatment of all creatures and the environment by furnishing tools for parents, teachers, counselors, and humane educators at home, school, in therapeutic settings, and at animal rescue environments.
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