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Join us for this tour from August 3 to August 14, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy by Ruthy Ballard Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 260 pages Genre: Fantasy and Magic Publisher: WhipSmart Books Release date: June 16, 2020 (ebook); October 1, 2020 (print) Tour dates: August 3 to August 14, 2020 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
Frankie Russo doesn’t brood about the past or worry about the future. He lives in the present moment, frolicking in a world of make-believe that drives his high-achieving parents crazy. They have lofty ambitions for him, but Frankie has no interest. He prefers to flip helium burgers on Jupiter or rule a kingdom of mermen in the Caspian Sea, up inside his head, where all the fun is. Frankie’s parents nag him endlessly, worried he’ll come to nothing. But all that changes when he disappears through a mysterious crack in his bedroom ceiling and finds himself on a distant, two-mooned planet called Urth. Why was he drawn there? He doesn’t know, but as he embarks on a delightful, mind-blowing adventure, Frankie’s desperate parents think he’s been abducted, and an innocent man is arrested and charged with the crime! On the surface, Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy is a lighthearted science-rich adventure story that takes its middle grade readers on an entertaining romp to the other side of the galaxy. But the undercurrent is one of discovery and redemption, where a ten-year-old boy, through an unexpected journey, finds a way to escape his parent’s stifling shadow and emerge into a future of his own choosing. 
Meet the Author:
Ruthy Ballard is a children's book author, artist, and scientist who lives in Sacramento, California. By day, she’s “Dr. Ruth Ballard,” a professor and forensic DNA expert. By night, she romps in an imaginative playground of colors and words. Ruthy is the author of Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy and Tales by Moons-Light: Stories from Before the Great Melt. She is currently working on the third book in her Tales by Moons-light series: Elvia and the Gift of Passion. Her entertaining stories lure middle grade readers into science, but her creative ventures don’t stop there. She’s also a folk artist whose colorful "cartoons" delight and inspire both children and adults. Ruthy is married to a musician and is the mother of two sons, three cats, and a Samoyed dog named Mush, all of whom appear in her work, in various guises, from time to time. connect with author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Aug 3 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 3 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 4 –Book Paradise – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 4 - Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 5 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 5 - Library of Clean Reads – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 6 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 7 - Hall Ways Blog – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 7 - Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 10 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 10 – The Book View – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 11 – Pen Possessed – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 11 - The Bespectacled Mother – book spotlight Aug 12 – Sarah Says – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 13 –Haddie's Haven – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 13 - Reading Authors Network – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 13 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 14 – Adventurous Bookworm – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from July 27 to August 7, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: PINTO! Based Upon the True Story of the Longest Horseback Ride in History by M.J. Evans Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 243 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Dancing Horse Press Release date: October, 2019 Format available for review: print, mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, ePub, PDF, NetGalley download Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: July 27 to August 7, 2020 Content Rating: G. This book is taken from the actual journals that were kept by the men on the journey. There is no bad language or explicit scenes.
Book Description:
In 1912, four men, calling themselves the “Overland Westerners,” decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World’s Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey…Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country! This is Pinto’s account of his arduous adventure.
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Book Title: In the Heart of a Mustang by M.J. Evans Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 359 pages Genre: Contemporary Coming of Age Publisher: Dancing Horse Press Release date: October, 2017 Format available for review: print, mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, ePub, PDF, NetGalley download Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: July 27 to August 7, 2020 Content Rating: PG. Some suggested violence but not explicit
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A boy is told that his father was a brave and virtuous man, a soldier who traded his life to save the lives of countless others. He was the man that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is the whole story is a lie, all of it. The truth, which Hunter discovers as he begins his sophomore year of high school, is that his father has actually spent the boy’s entire life in jail, paying his debt to society, but not mending his ways. A wild mustang mare, is rounded up by the BLM. The spring rains had been sparse, the forage on the plains even more so. The mare and her herd are rescued from certain starvation and placed for adoption. In a sandy corral at Promise Ranch, a home for troubled teenage boys, the boy and the mare meet. A weathered, old cowboy brings them together – a mentor for one, a trainer for the other. The bond that forms between boy and horse becomes one that saves the lives of both. 
Meet the Author:
Award-winning author M.J. Evans grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Upon graduation from Oregon State University, she spent five years teaching high school and middle school students. She retired from teaching to raise her five children. Mrs. Evans is a life-long equestrian and enjoys competing in Dressage and riding in the beautiful Colorado mountains. She has published fourteen books, most of which are fiction. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
July 27 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of PINTO! / guest post / giveaway July 27 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PINTO! / giveaway July 27 -My Journey Back – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / guest post / giveaway July 28 – Splashes of Joy – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway July 28 - She Just Loves Books – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway July 29 –Svetlanas reads and views – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway July 29 - Adventurous Bookworm – book review of PINTO! / giveaway July 29 - Krisha's Cozy Corner - book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway July 30 –Splashes of Joy – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / guest post / giveaway July 30 -My Reading Journeys – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway July 31 – Literary Flits – book review of PINTO! / giveaway July 31 - T's Stuff - book review of PINTO! / giveaway Aug 3 - T's Stuff - book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / author interview / giveaway Aug 3 - My Journey Back – book review of PINTO! / giveaway Aug 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway Aug 4 - She Just Loves Books – book review of PINTO! / giveaway Aug 5 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of PINTO! / giveaway Aug 5 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway Aug 5 - Adventurous Bookworm – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway Aug 5 - My Reading Journeys – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway Aug 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway Aug 6 - Blooming with Books - book review of PINTO! / giveaway Aug 8 - Svetlanas reads and views – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
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Book Title: From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds by Sunny Weber Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 196 pages Genre: animals/pets Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press Release date: August 23, 2019 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi for Kindle) Tour dates: Nov 11 to Dec 2, 2019 Content Rating: G
"Sunny Weber takes readers on a remarkable journey between two worlds as we follow the puppy, Kaya, struggle to live and grow with a family of coyotes, and then experience returning to her role as a dog living with people. In addition to exciting adventures, challenges, and drama experienced by Kaya, we also learn about the differences between the animals, and their very different relationships to people.
As a biologist that works with coyotes and dogs, I appreciate the creative way Sunny distinguishes the two animals in such an engaging story. Highly recommended for young readers interested in dogs, coyotes, and the world through their eyes." Stanley D. Gehrt Professor of Wildlife Ecology Extension Wildlife Specialist School of Environment and Natural Resources Ohio State University "What a beautiful, heartwarming book! Sunny incorporates the stories of abused and neglected farmed animals to bring attention to their plight. Sunny does a wonderful job of telling the story of Kaya, a caring and compassionate dog who is forced to confront her values and make difficult decisions to follow her heart or to fit in. Kaya teaches us to have empathy for all animals, regardless of their species." Chrissy Dinardo Development Director Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Erie, CO
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Eight-week-old Australian Shepherd Kaya is kidnapped by a nasty coyote to be food for his mate and puppies. Instead, the loving mother raises Kaya with her own pups. But as hard as she tries, Kaya can’t completely fit in—she can’t kill prey or stay awake for night hunts. Why can’t she make herself a true coyote? Constantly criticized by her coyote father, Kaya finds support in her new mother and siblings. She also figures out how to contribute through teamwork with her brother and sister. Trapped by a dog rescue, Kaya re-enters the human world and learns the differences between how dogs and coyotes live. When freed to roam again, does she return to her forest freedom—or remain with her farm family? Can Kaya forever straddle between the Wild and the Mild?
EVEN THOUGH FROM WILD TO MILD IS A STAND ALONE BOOK, SUNNY WEBER IS OFFERING THE OTHER TWO BOOKS IN THE PUPS & PURRS SERIES FOR REVIEW. JUST SIGN UP WITH THIS FORM.
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Book Title: Hurricane Dog: A Tale of Betrayal, Redemption & Change by Sunny Weber Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 221 pages Genre: animals/pets Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press Release date: Aug 8, 2019 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi for Kindle) Tour dates: Nov 11 to Dec 2, 2019 Content Rating: G Book Description: Pit bull mix Gator and puppy mill survivor Magnolia are abandoned during a Louisiana hurricane. They suffer dehydration and starvation after rescuers take their people to safety but leave the pets behind. Saved from their flooded house, Gator and Magnolia recover but remain homeless. Nobody wants a pit bull. Gator’s resentment festers into intense hatred for Gavin, the boy who left them to die. He vows to never trust again. Transported to Colorado with other refugee pets, Gator and Magnolia face the uncertainty of a new life. Eventually they are fostered by a kind woman who seems mysteriously familiar. Both dogs relax in their new lives until upheaval again throws them into chaos. Overwhelmed by trauma, Gator and Magnolia cling to one another through change after change. Will they be separated? Will Gator forgive the Great Betrayal and love again? What will happen to pets and their people in the next natural disaster? Can Gavin change the rules of rescue? Will Gavin and Gator reunite? 
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Book Title: The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special by Sunny Weber Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 246 pages Genre: animals/pets Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press Release date: Oct 6, 2017 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi for Kindle) Tour dates: Nov 11 to Dec 2, 2019 Content Rating: G
“The Dog at the Gate will help teach children to be kind to animals and learn that they have feelings.”
- Temple Grandin, PhD - CO State University, Professor of Animal Science --Author of Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism “This touching narrative, with its colorful characters and humane messaging. . .conveys a resonant message of empathy for mistreated and abandoned animals.” - Kirkus Reviews “Weber’s writing is clear and poignant, and includes an engaging plot and compelling narrative.” - Blue Ink Review “Author Sunny Weber writes with a clean, uncomplicated style. Every chapter has a charming illustration. . . an addictive and emotional adventure. . . I highly recommend it. . .” - Caitlin Lyle Farley, Five Star Review for Readers' Favorite / Barnes & Noble Bookstores
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Can a dog like Max go from years without a bath to unconditional love and acceptance? Or will his new family abandon him again? Puppy Max doesn’t have the easiest start in life. He faces hunger, living alone outside, a vicious dog next door, and menacing raccoons. Just when he thinks it can’t get any worse, he is abandoned at an animal shelter. Max is rescued and fostered in a home complete with canine companions - Miles, a benevolent fellow Australian Shepherd, and cantankerous, bossy little Muffin. He also lives with three cats, two parakeets, and one incredible mistress. Fans of classics like Black Beauty, Thomasina, and Beautiful Joe, which feature redemptive bonds between animals and people, will find The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special offers a touching tale of love and triumph. 
Meet the Author:
Sunny Weber has over 25 years of experience in animal welfare advocacy. She is a professional humane educator and believes compelling storytelling reflects her passion for seeing the world through the eyes of the animals she teaches about. Real stories are Sunny’s key to making deep impressions on young minds, for the future of animal welfare lies in sensitive people who will have the power to alter the negative impacts of previous generations and bring about positive change for all inhabitants of our planet. Sunny has developed educational programs regarding compassion, respect, and care of domestic and wild animals. She writes extensively on animal issues in fiction, non-fiction, and blogs. Sunny lives in Colorado with dogs and cats. Their yard is a Certified Backyard Habitat for birds, squirrels, rabbits, pollinators, and any other creature with fur or feathers who wanders in. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Linked-In
BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE:
Nov 11 – ROCKIN' Book Reviews – book review From Wild to Mild / guest post / giveaway Nov 12 – My Journey Back – book review The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 13 – Locks, Hooks, and Books – book review The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 13 - Blooming with Books – book review Hurricane Dog / giveaway Nov 14 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of From Wild to Mild / giveaway Nov 15 - Svetlana's reads and views – book review From Wild to Mild Nov 15 - Rosepoint Publishing – book review From Wild to Mild Nov 15 – Jypsylynn – book review The Dog at the Gate Nov 18 - ROCKIN' Book Reviews – book review Hurricane Dog / guest post / giveaway Nov 19 – FUONLYKNEW – book review The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 19 - Blooming with Books – book review From Wild to Mild / guest post / giveaway Nov 20 – Locks, Hooks, and Books – book review Hurricane Dog / giveaway Nov 20 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 21 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 21 - Svetlana's reads and views – book review Hurricane Dog Nov 21 - Books for Books – book review The Dog at the Gate Nov 22 - FUONLYKNEW – book review of Hurricane Dog / giveaway Nov 22 – My Journey Back – book review Hurricane Dog / giveaway Nov 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Hurricane Dog / giveaway Nov 25 - Blooming with Books – book review The Dog at the Gate / giveaway Nov 26 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of From Wild to Mild / giveaway Nov 26 - Books for Books – book review Hurricane Dog Nov 26 – Jypsylynn – book review of Hurricane Dog Nov 27 – Locks, Hooks, and Books – book review From Wild to Mild / giveaway Nov 27 - Svetlana's reads and views – book review The Dog at the Gate Nov 28 – My Journey Back – book review From Wild to Mild / giveaway Nov 29 - Jypsylynn – book review of From Wild to Mild Dec 2 -Books for Books – book review From Wild to Mild Dec 2 - Mystery Suspense Reviews – book review of From Wild to Mild
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Book Tour: Aoléon: The Martian Girl (Part 1: First Contact) by Brent LeVasseur (Dec and Jan)12/11/2014 
In Levasseur’s debut middle-grade sci-fi novel, a friendly extraterrestrial girl whisks a Nebraska farm boy away for a wild adventure of Martian intrigue, rebellion and invasion.
- Kirkus Review Join us for this sci-fi fantasy middle-grade adventure touring in Dec and Jan! If you're interested in this tour, and you haven't received an email offer of review, leave a comment or contact us. Book Details: Book Title: Aoléon The Martian Girl: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Saga - Part 1: First Contact, written and illustrated by Brent LeVasseur Category: Middle-Grade, 73 pages Genre: Science-fiction and Fantasy Publisher: Aoléon Press Hardcover: ISBN 978-0-9791285-2-3 Omni Edition: ISBN 978-0-9-9791285-0-9 Paperback: ISBN 978-0-9791285-1-6 Release date: January 31, 2015 Available for review in: pdf Will send books: Internationally Tour dates: Dec and Jan Content Rating: G Book Description: Mars wants our cows (yes, cows!), and they're sending an invasion fleet to take them from us. Only Gilbert and Aoleon the Martian Girl stand in their way! Gilbert always longed for adventure, but now that he has it, he's not sure that it's everything it's cracked up to be. Ever since the night he met Aoleon the Martian Girl sitting in the middle of a crop circle in Farmer Johnson's field, it's been nothing but one wild ride after another. From fighting off swarms of giant killer robots to dealing with strange aliens from another world – never mind trekking across the vast Martian desert and skyboarding deep into the center of a (hopefully) extinct volcano – Gilbert has had his hands full just trying to keep up with it all. And now it's up to him and his new friend, Aoleon, to face off against the evil Martian overlord and keep our cows safe at home where they belong. The launch of this exciting and innovatively illustrated new series takes the reader deep into the heart of an unforgettable and out-of-this-world friendship in a story full of hijinks, hilarity, and good old-fashioned fun. Join Gilbert and Aoleon in this exciting middle-grade science fiction adventure today! Buy the Book: Pre-order your copy today! Watch the Trailer: 
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Mr. LeVasseur enjoys crafting good stories based on lovable characters designed to translate well to multiple media formats such as books, games, movies, and toys. He is an associate member of the Children's Book Council. He lives in New York when he is not commuting between Southern California and Olympus Mons, Mars. His hobbies include writing, 3D animation, musical composition, and intergalactic space travel. He also enjoys various sports such as skiing, running, and exospheric skydiving. Connect with Brent: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Aoleon The Martian Girl Tour Schedule: Dec 15 – Nighttime Reading Center - review Dec 15 – Readers Muse - review Dec 16 - One Frugal Girl - review Dec 16 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review Dec 17 - redhead.with.book - review Dec 17 - Cassandra M's Place - review Dec 17 - Ann's Reading Corner – review Dec 17 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review Dec 18 - I'd Rather Be At The Beach - review Dec 19 - Being Tilly's Mummy - review Dec 19 – Life as Leels - review Dec 19 - Green and Glassie - review Dec 19 - View from the Birdhouse - review Dec 19 - Suko's Notebook - review Dec 19 - Working Mommy Journal - review Dec 20 - From the TBR Pile – review Dec 21 - 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! - review Dec 22 - StoreyBook Reviews - review Dec 22 – Perfect Chaos - review Dec 23 - Allthingsbookie - review Dec 23 - The Cheshire Cat's Looking Glass - review Dec 23 - Brooke Blogs – review Dec 23 - Pinky's Favorite Reads - review Dec 24 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review Dec 24 - Christy's Cozy Corners – review Dec 26 – Amia Book Lover - review Dec 26 - Life With Katie - review Dec 26 - Pure Jonel - review Dec 26 - Seaside Book Nook - review Dec 29 - Reading Authors - review Dec 29 – Words and Peace - review Dec 29 - A Soccer Mom's Book Blog - review Dec 30 – Bound 4 Escape – review Dec 30 - Celticlady's Reviews - review Dec 30 - Boocoos Words - review Dec 31 – Did YOU Hear About the Morgans? - review Jan 6 - Peggy Ann's Post - review Jan 13 - fuonlyknew - review Jan 14 - JBronder Book Reviews - review Jan 21 - Bookaholics Must Read – review Jan 26 - The Story of a Writer - review Jan 27 - Advice From a Caterpillar - review Jan 30 – Jessica Cassidy - review Jan 30 - Science & Fiction - review Jan 31 - The All Night Library - review
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