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THE PAPERBOY by Stan Crader Wheatmark, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-58736-908-7 YA/Adult Historical Fiction Grades 8 and up Complimentary copy received in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE PAPE R BOY Paperboy tells the story as only an afternoon paperboy in rural America in the sixties can. Thousands of readers identified with the unique characters of Colby while reading The Bridge. They grew to love Tommy and the band of boys, were entertained by their childish pranks, and touched by their generosity. In Paperboy, change is coming to Colby. The shoe factory has sold and a hat factory is taking its place. A factory manager has been named and he’s definitely not from Colby. There’s an influx of interesting newcomers. The high school principal is also new to Colby. He must deal with teenage pregnancy, the snooping high school office secretary, and the Colby Curls rumor mill. He, too, has a mysterious past and uses it to his...

Tour Schedule Finding the Baby Jesus by Kimball Fisher After being forced to wear lederhosen for the annual holiday card picture, twelve-year-old Chris thinks that the least his parents can do is get him the Tony Hawk skateboard he wants for Christmas. But when he recovers the hand-carved Baby Jesus that everyone thought had been destroyed in a fire the year his Grandma died, Chris realizes that some gifts are even more important than skateboards. When the author had to discontinue a cherished tradition of reading Christmas stories out loud with his family and holiday guests each week in December, he wrote Finding the Baby Jesus. He had been unable to locate enough meaningful stories that could be read in a single sitting with wiggly children. Praise for Finding the Baby Jesus: “Tender and true, this warm Christmas tale brought tears to my eyes.” –Heather Vogel Frederick, author of the much-beloved Mother-Daughter Book Club series and Oregon Book Award winner for Th...

DIARY OF A PENGUIN-NAPPER by Sally Harris Frankly Books, 2012 ISBN: 9780987416308 Middle Grade Contemporary/Humor Grades 3-6 ARC received from author for honest review. ABOUT THE BOOK 3 weeks ... 2 boys ... 1 little penguin ... What could possibly go wrong? When 11 (and a half) year old Marty is partnered up with Jessica on the overnight science trip, he thinks all of this dreams are about to come true. It's his big chance to impress the most beautiful girl in Year 7 (and probably the world) and he wouldn't miss it for anything. Only problem is: Marty can't afford to go on the overnight trip. Yet. Inspired by the urban myth that it is possible to steal a penguin from the zoo on a school visit, Diary of a Penguin-napper is a hilarious tale of growing up, bending the rules and how one big fuss can be caused by stealing just one little penguin. ABOUT T HE AUTHOR SALLY HARRIS grew up in Mildura and wrote her first book when she was in Grade 4 – it was a ...

Poseidon and the Sea of Fury  A young Poseidon must triumph over aquatic terrors in this Heroes in Training adventure. The merciless Cronus and his Titan buddies are in hot pursuit of Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon, who plan to travel across the treacherous boiling sea in order to save a fellow Olympian. They have a boat, but they also have a problem: Poseidon can’t swim and is terrified of the water (well, really of the creatures that lurk in its depths). The group faces danger after danger as they battle singing sirens, a fishy and ferocious Titan named Oceanus, and people-eating monsters sent by Cronus himself. Can Poseidon overcome his fears and help his fellow heroes escape Cronus and his cronies? Purchase Amazon * Amazon Kindle  * Barnes & Noble Heroes in Training by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams Authors Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams deliver fun, adventures, and a few surprises as ten-year-old Olympians go on a journey of a lifetime to discover their tru...

Keegan's Chronicles Trilogy Set Books 1-3 Coexist:   Sixteen-year-old Keegan is struggling to keep her huge secret from her friends--she's an elf, descended from a long line of elves that live in secrecy alongside humans. In elfin society, mates are predetermined but not allowed to meet until they are eighteen. Against tradition, Keegan's brother Thaddeus told her Rourk's name because his visions warned him she'd need Rourk's protection, especially since Keegan will play a key role in the coming war between the dark and light elves. Conflicted:   Keegan, is only alive now due to Black Magic, and her bond with her Chosen is broken. She cannot remember Rourk at all. For the first time, she feels like a normal teenager. She is dating Donald, her long-time crush, and everything seems perfect. But Rourk still feels their bond, and despairs for the woman he was always meant to love. Keegan's best friend Anna is determined to find a way to use her ...

THE BRIDGE by Stan Crader Wheatmark, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-58736-908-7 YA/Adult Historical Fiction Grades 8 and up Complimentary copy received in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BRIDGE Tommy Thompson recalls with vivid detail the summer of 1967, when he was twelve years old and living in a small town in rural America. At that time in his life, all he wanted was a Honda motorbike, and he believed the smartest person in the world was his Uncle Cletus. The Bridge follows Tommy’s summer-long quest for the Honda and his love, Wendy, whom he pursues with the comical romanticism of a young boy. During the course of the summer Tommy helps his best friend, Booger, cope with family tragedy. He is terrorized by Clyde Goodpasture, the biggest bully in the sixth grade, and the town of Colby is shaken by news that its hat factory will close. While he isn’t a religious child, Tommy faces these challenges armed with the few Bible verses ...

Title: Shadow of Time Genre:  Y oung  A dult  Paranormal Romance Author: Jen  Minkman Cover Designer:  Jen  Minkman Cover reveal organized by:  AToMR  Tours Expected release date:  January 1, 2013 Link  to find the book . ABOUT THE BOOK All Hannah needs is a nice and quiet vacation after her first year of teaching French at a high school. She joins her brother Ben for the summer in their mom’s log cabin in Arizona. There, she meets Josh again, Ben’s childhood friend from the Navajo reservation. The little boy from the re has grown up fast, and Hannah can’t help but feel more for him than just friendship. But fate apparently has something else in store for her. And it’s not peace and quiet. Night after night, Hannah is plagued by strange nightmares about the past of Navajo Nation and terrifying shadows chasing her. They seem to come closer – and why is Josh always present in her dreams? Sometimes, the past ha...

Tour Schedule ALL I WANT THREE STORIES. THREE COUPLES. ONE HOLIDAY. Pretty Near Perfect by Jolene Perry The last thing Norah needs is to be attracted to anyone – especially in her deceased fiancé's parents' home. Collin’s starting a new career, and has no business getting involved – especially while staying with his roommate’s family, who very kindly offered to take him in for the holidays. Unfortunately, you just don’t always pick the most convenient time and place to fall for someone. Six Days of Christmas by Kaylee Baldwin When Natalie goes home with her best friend for Christmas, she expects plenty of quiet time to work on a winning ad so she can turn her dream internship into her dream job. Instead, she gets time-consuming Christmas festivities, a house full of children, and Jimmy, her best friend’s brother - someone who makes her question everything she’s always thought she wanted. Twist of Fate by Rachael Anderson When a postcard meant for Kenzie win...

Welcome to the blog tour for The Three Lost Kids and the Christmas Curse by Kimberly Kinrade. THE THREE LOST KIDS AND THE CHRISTMAS CURSE Series: The Three Lost Kids #5 by Kimberly Kinrade Evolved Publishing, 2012 ISBN: 978-1622530533 Middle Grade Fantasy Reviewed from e-book provided for blog tour. No other compensation received. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Christmas everyday sounds like the best thing ever to Bella and her sisters. But when a special Wishing Stone grants her heart's desire, The Three Lost Kids discover the curse hidden in the wish. Now they have to stop Christmas no matter what--even if that means ending up on Santa's Naughty List. Will the girls learn the true meaning of Christmas and find a way to break the curse? Or will they be stuck in their self-created Jingle Bells Nightmare forever? *** Look for the original Three Lost Kids Trilogy-- Lexie  World, Bella World and  Maddie ...