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BOOK TOUR: The NEW ENCHANTRESS (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions Series) by Sunayna Prasad3/23/2021   Join us for this tour from June 1 to Jun 28, 2021! Book Details: Book Title: The New Enchantress (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 3) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 175 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to June 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG: Some intense scenes and mild language. Book Description: The point of no return has come! It’s the summer before high school and life is about to change for fourteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. A sorcerer hexes her with everlasting powers, requiring her to become an enchantress. If she cannot learn to control her magic pronto, she will forget her loved ones and serve as the warlock’s eternal slave. In order to control her powers, Alyssa must gain control of her emotions. With the struggles of adolescence and disasters everywhere, catastrophes are bound to happen! It’s only a matter of time before Alyssa’s world changes, for better or worse... Also Available for Review:  Book Details: Book Title: The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 1) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 136 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: October 2018 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever. Book Description: A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything. "Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere." Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing, including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant. Originally titled "From Frights to Flaws", this story is the exciting and enchanting first book in the "Magical Missions" series.  Book Details: Book Title: A Curse of Mayhem (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 2) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 173 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: July 2019 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever. Book Description: History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself. It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought… Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear. In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness. Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series.  Meet the Author: Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, and A Curse of Mayhem and is constantly creating and brainstorming new ideas. Sunayna also loves cartoons, traveling, and thinking outside the box. She lives in New York. Connect with the Author: website ~ twitter ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: June 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight / giveaway June 2 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 2 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 2 – Bookish Quest – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 3 - Books Lattes & Tiaras - book spotlight / giveaway June 4 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 4 – redpillows – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 7 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 7 – redpillows – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Bigreadersite – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Casia's Corner – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 9 – Westveil Publishing – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 10 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight June 10 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 10 – Kam's Place – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 – Books for Books – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 11 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 11 - redpillows – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post June 12 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 14 – What Polly Reads – book spotlight / author interview June 14 – Kam's Place – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 15 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 15 - Casia's Corner – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 16 – Nighttime Reading Center – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 16 - @twilight_reader – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 17 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 17 - @twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 18 – Books for Books – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 – Kam's Place – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 21 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 22 - Casia's Corner – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 23 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM / giveaway June 24 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 24 - @twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 28 – Books for Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 28 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / author interview / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
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  Join us for this tour from Apr 6 to Apr 19, 2021! Book Details: Book Title: Melanin Brown Discovers America by Candice Davis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 96 pages Genre: Early Chapter/Middle Grade Publisher: Mascot Release date: April 2021 Tour dates: Apr 6 to Apr 19, 2021 Content Rating: G. Book Description: Melanin Brown is a girl far beyond her years who observes a brand new student being bullied at her school because of his ethics. This causes her to feel distressed, uncomfortable, and the treatment does not sit right with her. As she is given guidance from her parents, friends, and teachers, she also leans on her desire to treat people in the same manner in which she would want to be treated. Melanin finds how to confront disparate difficult situations while simultaneously navigating her own sense of truth and justice. Melanin is the friend we all wish was in our group when we were in school. Kind, sincere, and smart, Melanin is a leader for our times whose compassion knows no bounds. Open these pages and accompany Melanin on her path to self-confidence!  Meet the Author: Candice Davis is a middle school Special Education Teacher in Washington, D.C., with a background in film. She started her career in education as a Curriculum and Personnel Specialist, writing grants and proposals. Due to her desire to have more of a direct impact with disadvantaged students, she transitioned into teaching. This is Davis’s debut book. She holds a M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with a focus in Social Foundations from the University of Virginia and a BA in Film and Video Studies from George Mason University. Tour Schedule:
Apr 6 – Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight Apr 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight Apr 8 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight Apr 8 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Apr 9 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight Apr 12 – The Book Review Crew – book spotlight Apr 13 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight Apr 14 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight Apr 15 – Laura's Interests – book spotlight Apr 16- Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book spotlight Apr 19 - Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight 
Join us for this tour from Feb 1 to Feb 19, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF JIMMY CRIKEY: Worlds Beneath And Above The Stars by Wallace E. Briggs Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 302 pages Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Publisher: Independent Release date: June 2020 Tour dates: Feb 1 to Feb 19, 2021 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
Do you want to know a secret? Beneath the very ground on which you walk and beyond the stars above your head, are more worlds than you could ever dream of. There are monsters. Be afraid. Magic, wielded by witches and sorcerers. Epic adventures in worlds far across the ocean. And fearsome weapons which threaten to destroy everything. Jimmy Crikey is a brave soul who faces some pretty scary challenges. Solving mysteries and averting mayhem, his incredible courage allows him to free up his abilities to shine and rise above every challenge in his path, on his way to discovering why he looks so very strange. With a bright red mop of unruly hair, big blue eyes, a small snub nose, pointed ears and enormous feet, poor Jimmy is ridiculed by the neighborhood children and runs away in search of a world where he fits in. Following a midnight flight through the forest, he stumbles into a lost, underground world called Roombelow and magic, adventure, danger and excitement await. From the little lady who lives at the bottom of a well, a starship that wants to take him home, trolls, little people, traders and diamonite stealers to water sprites, witches, helpful dolphins, and interplanetary warfare, Jimmy learns the biggest lessons of his life. 
Meet the Author:
My formative years were experienced in and around Durham City. Married in 1964 to a girl I first met at the age of eleven, Pat and I spent many happy years in the North East before employment almost took us off to emigrate to Jo'berg, South Africa but plans were changed in the final weeks and instead the company moved me to Sussex.After more than twenty years in Sussex, then Hampshire, employment was again responsible for the move to beautiful rural Lancashire. Jimmy Crikey was born one rainy day, many years ago, during a family holiday in Great Yarmouth, to entertain my son and his new found friends for an hour or so. The story expanded over the following wet afternoons in the cramped confines of a beach tent, and more and more adventures were required to keep the children entertained. Many years later I decided to commit to the written word. Now retired I look forward to sharing The Amazing Adventures of Jimmy Crikey with a wider audience. These began as several short, twenty minute duration, stories but after an encouraging review from a major Publisher I brought them together in this offering and hope they will bring a sense of wonder and enjoyment to another generation. connect with the author: website
Tour Schedule:
Feb 1 –Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 2 – Character Madness and Musings – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 3 – Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 5 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 8 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 10 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 11 – Books for Books – book spotlight Feb 12 –Splashes of Joy - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 15 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 16 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 19 - Laura's Interests – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Jan 25 to Feb 12, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: It's Me by Jeff Kubiak Category: Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12), 57 pages Genre: Children's/Middle Grade, Non-fiction, own voices Publisher: EduMatch Publishing Release date: November 14, 2020 Format available for review: print, ebook (PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Jan 25 to Feb 12, 2021 Content Rating: PG. Although the book reads like a graphic novel, it does contain topics dealing with racism and other social issues.
Book Description:
It's Me is dedicated to every person who has ever felt less about who they are or want to be because of someone else’s opinion, feelings, or prejudice. Let's ditch the prejudiced labeling, and embrace our Human Race for the diversity, inclusivity, equity, and individuality we all deserve. 
Meet the Author:
Jeff loves children's literature , “One Drop of Kindness” is Jeff's first published children's book. It's Me reads like a fun graphic novel, but it is entirely non fiction. Every character in the book is a real student, or educator. It is so important for us to give access, equity, inclusion, and compassion to all those we meet. "Seeing" each other and embracing our differences are jewels to life! Jeff taught for ten years as an elementary school teacher in grades 4, 5, and 6 and has seven years of administrative experience. He's always looked at education from a different lens: from someone who hated and struggled with school. Jeff vows to always do his best to help increase opportunities for all students to feel heard, noticed, celebrated, challenged and safe. Jeff works hard to push back against the old model of “Industrialized Education” and fight compliance. There is not a day that goes by that he is not looking ahead to improve teacher pedagogy, student engagement and digital access for all. Being a former world class swimmer and coach and looks at education from perspectives that others don’t. Jeff knows what it takes to fail, struggle, win and go through the daily challenges that we all face. Jeff is based in California and can be found at jeffkubiak.com, Twitter at @jeffreykubiak and https://jeffkubiak.blogspot.com/. connect with author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Jan 25 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 26 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 27 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Jan 28 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 29 – Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 2 – Because I said so and other adventures in Parenting –review / guest post / give Feb 3 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway Feb 4 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 5 - Pick a Good Book - book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 8 – Reading Authors Network – book review / giveaway Feb 8 - Library of Clean Reads - book review / giveaway Feb 9 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 10 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Feb 11 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / giveaway Feb 12 – Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Feb 12 - KC Beanie Boos Collection – book review
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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
Book Description:
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
Book Description:
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
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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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