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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...
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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. 
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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 – 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 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / 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 18 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 21 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 22 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM 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 25 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS 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
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According to the National Cancer Institute, "In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 606,520 people will die from the disease." It is impossible to meet someone who has not been touched by this disease in some manner, whether it be physically or emotionally.
There are many types of cancer--so many that each month of the year is dedicated to promoting awareness of a different type. Just as cancer comes in various forms, it touches different people in various ways. When a writer is touched by this disease, the natural reaction is to take pen to paper--or rather fingers to keyboard. The results will surprise you! The stories are as diverse as the disease. During the month of April, here at iRead Book Tours, we are featuring some tremendous titles written by or inspired by cancer survivors! 
Book Title: Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists
Author: Christine Shields Corrigan Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 256 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Koehler Books Release date: Oct 2020 Formats Available for review: print-softback (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, PDF, NetGalley download) Tour dates: May 10 to May 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13. My book has some profanity and one non-explicit sex scene with my husband.  Christine Shields Corrigan
"This no-nonsense debut memoir recalls Corrigan's two-time battle with cancer and takes a pragmatic approach toward guiding other patients. Candid, sagacious writing on illness and adaptation." --Kirkus Reviews
A breast cancer diagnosis at forty-nine forces Christine Shields Corrigan, a wife, mom, and meticulous list-maker, to confront her deepest fears of illness, death, and loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. From the discovery of a “junky” cyst, to chemotherapy and surgery, sleepless nights filled with rosaries and “what ifs,” and shifting family dynamics, her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception—she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark. With the ghosts of cancer past hovering around her, Chris falls into the same overprotective traps her taciturn Irish-Catholic parents created, striving to keep her family’s life “normal,” when it is anything but, and soldiering through on her own, until a neighbor’s unexpected advice and gift move her to accept others’ help. With fierce honesty, poignant reflection, and good humor, Chris shares a journey filled with sorrow, grace, forgiveness, and resilience, as she winds her way through cancer for the second time. Again offers practical guidance and hope to individuals that they have the strength to forge a path beyond a diagnosis. 
Book Title: FLYING AGAINST THE ODDS: One Man's Journey to New Ways of Healing by Jean-Jacques Trochon with Heather Whitehall-Trochon
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 249 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Ikhaya Publishing Release date: November 2020 Format available for review: print (Internationally), ebook (mobi, epub) Tour dates: May 17 to June 4, 2021 Content Rating: G. Memoir for General Audience.  Jean-Jacques Trochon
“IT TAKES A DIFFERENT KIND OF THINKING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAN THE KIND OF THINKING THAT PRODUCED THE PROBLEM.” —Albert Einstein
Jean-Jacque (JJ) had a devastating problem. At age fifty-one, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given three years to live. Rather than accept that outcome, JJ did what he always does: he set out to find a solution. Desiring to look beyond traditional treatments and their often harmful side effects, he put his unconventionally wired mind to work. JJ was relentless as he investigated alternative therapies and pursued global trailblazers in cancer research. Moving from the role of patient to patient-researcher, he became a trailblazer in his own right, being sought after for his latest findings. Ultimately, JJ brought together the most innovative international minds at the Rethinking Cancer 2017 conference in Paris. Together, they found common ground, and they continue to create integrative, synergistic approaches to treatment. Today, almost a decade after his diagnosis, JJ has defied the odds and is cancer-free. Recently retired from his career as a commercial airline captain on the Airbus A380, he now devotes himself to sharing his ongoing research with scientists and patients. JJ’s story illustrates how looking at things differently often enables us to see them in a whole new light. 
Book Title: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 186 pages Genre: Fantasy, Literary Publisher: Seven Guns Press Release date: March 31, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, PDF, audiobook (audible download) Tour dates: Mar 31 to May 11, 2021 Content Rating: PG: The language is G. There is one scene with the main character punches a bully resulting in a bloody nose. The emotional treatment of grief and the death of a loved one can be somewhat intense.
"Readers of all ages who look for ethereal, haunting stories of recovery and courage will find Caroline & Mordecai the Gand may hold the trappings of a fantasy adventure; but inside there is so much more. Make the right decision, to read this!" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Caroline’s story is profoundly sad, and yet hopeful, magical, and yet rooted in reality. There is magic, mystery, and daring adventure." - BooksCoffee  Jeff Gunhus
This novella was written by USA Today bestselling author Jeff Gunhus after he received a devastating diagnosis of state 3 cancer. The story is a message to his five children on how to deal with grief and a plea for them to grasp onto joy and love even in the darkest of times.
Caroline loses her spark. It takes a great adventure for her to find it again. Caroline loses her father in a car accident for which she feels responsible. Consumed by grief, she has a difficult time readjusting to a world that has changed so dramatically for her. On the anniversary of her father’s death, a strange window opens in the middle of the small lake behind her house. She climbs up an old oak to peer inside, but falls out of the tree and discovers that the window also serves as a door into a different world. Enter Mordecai the Gand, a mysterious traveler who befriends Caroline and promises to help her find a way back home since the window she fell through has disappeared. The two set out on a series of adventures that include visiting a tree village populated by a tribe known for eating travelers, running into a witch under a spell of her own making, hiding in a cave with a dragon encased in a wall of ice (prone to melting by campfire), all the while being pursued by a mysterious entity call the Creach which promises to devour Caroline and trap her in an eternity of despair. As they navigate these adventures and this new world, Caroline slowly discovers that she is meant to help each of the characters she meets. As she battles internally whether to stay or return home to the sadness and grief waiting for her there, she must regain perspective and open her heart to the act of caring and to the joy of love itself. In the end, she must demonstrate great courage, loyalty, and caring as the plot unfolds, becoming the active hero of her own story. 
Book Title: Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days by Caitlin Bangsund
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-8), 40 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Caitlin E. Bangsund Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (PDF) Will send print books out: USA and Canada Tour dates: Mar 1 to mar 28, 2021 Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone.  Caitlin Bangsund
booksforbookz.blogspot.com/2021/03/marvellous-macey-delightful-days-by.htmlCan you va va voom? Do you light up the room? Marvellous Macey does! She may not quite fit the mould, but she is living delightful days. Embrace Macey's world of imagination and ability to love and accept everyone. Life may not be perfect and some things might be hard, but Macey shows us how to live in the moment and find the delight! Be inspired by Macey to make everyday the BEST day.
Caitlin Bangsund is the author of Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days. It is the first in a series based on true life. Caitlin knows the trial and trauma of childhood cancer, childhood disability, and the fear of almost losing her daughter — the star of the series — Macey. She encourages readers to look for the treasures that hide in the rubble and gloom. Life is beautiful chaos and her message is to press on and conquer. Read her stories and help create a world that is full of kindness and acceptance. 
Book Title: MC Plays Hide and Seek: An Empowering Story for Healthy Children Who Care About a Person Living with Cancer by Eva Grayzel
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 64 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: Jan 5, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), pdf Tour dates: Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.  Eva Grayzel
When asked about her motivation for writing her children's picture book about cancer, author Eva Grayzel explains:
My children were 5 and 7 when I was diagnosed with stage IV oral cancer. It’s a disease that cannot be hidden under clothing. My caregivers were so consumed with me, we didn’t addressthe feelings of our children. I regret not seeking professional attention for them during that time, but we didn’t think of it. If my healthcare providers had recommended it, we would have followed through. Since my voice was compromised during treatment, finding a book about understanding cancer would have been an easy solution. However, I could not find one to help start the conversation with our children. Months after my recovery, my daughter still wouldn’t kiss me. She was intuitive, afraid of losing me and didn’t want to commit to another day of loving me. My son was shopping with his grandma for a birthday card and he found a Get Well card. “Let’s buy this for Mom.” Grandma had to tell him that I wasn’t sick anymore. When I reached my 10 year cancer-free anniversary, I had to mark it. There was no better way than filling the void for a children’s book to minimize fear and promote dialogue about cancer. ‘M.C. Plays Hide & Seek’ emphasizes feelings children experience and ways to address their emotions in a healthy, comfortable way. It’s everything I wished I had for my children. And, I hope it will be everything you need for yours.
Tour Schedule:
Apr 5 –Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight Apr 6 – Man of la Book - A Bookish Blog – books spotlight Apr 7 – Lamon Reviews – books spotlight Apr 8 – Rockin' Book Reviews – books spotlight Apr 8 - Thoughts in Progress – books spotlight Apr 13 –Books for Books – books spotlight Apr 13 - Gina Rae Mitchell - books spotlight Apr 14 –Literary Flits – books spotlight Apr 15 – A Mama's Corner of the World – books spotlight Apr 20 –The Adventures Of a Travelers Wife – books spotlight Apr 21 –Lisa's Reading – books spotlight Apr 22 –jayme_reads – books spotlight Apr 23 - Splashes of Joy – books spotlight Apr 27 – Sefina Hawke's Books – books spotlight Apr 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – books spotlight Apr 30 – Kam's Place – books spotlight   Join us for this tour from Mar 31 to May 11, 2021! Book Details: Book Title: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 186 pages Genre: Fantasy, Literary Publisher: Seven Guns Press Release date: March 31, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, PDF, audiobook (audible download) Tour dates: Mar 31 to May 11, 2021 Content Rating: PG: The language is G. There is one scene with the main character punches a bully resulting in a bloody nose. The emotional treatment of grief and the death of a loved one can be somewhat intense. "Readers of all ages who look for ethereal, haunting stories of recovery and courage will find Caroline & Mordecai the Gand may hold the trappings of a fantasy adventure; but inside there is so much more. Make the right decision, to read this!" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Caroline’s story is profoundly sad, and yet hopeful, magical, and yet rooted in reality. There is magic, mystery, and daring adventure." - BooksCoffee Book Description: This novella was written by USA Today bestselling author Jeff Gunhus after he received a devastating diagnosis of state 3 cancer. The story is a message to his five children on how to deal with grief and a plea for them to grasp onto joy and love even in the darkest of times. Caroline loses her spark. It takes a great adventure for her to find it again. Caroline loses her father in a car accident for which she feels responsible. Consumed by grief, she has a difficult time readjusting to a world that has changed so dramatically for her. On the anniversary of her father’s death, a strange window opens in the middle of the small lake behind her house. She climbs up an old oak to peer inside, but falls out of the tree and discovers that the window also serves as a door into a different world. Enter Mordecai the Gand, a mysterious traveler who befriends Caroline and promises to help her find a way back home since the window she fell through has disappeared. The two set out on a series of adventures that include visiting a tree village populated by a tribe known for eating travelers, running into a witch under a spell of her own making, hiding in a cave with a dragon encased in a wall of ice (prone to melting by campfire), all the while being pursued by a mysterious entity call the Creach which promises to devour Caroline and trap her in an eternity of despair. As they navigate these adventures and this new world, Caroline slowly discovers that she is meant to help each of the characters she meets. As she battles internally whether to stay or return home to the sadness and grief waiting for her there, she must regain perspective and open her heart to the act of caring and to the joy of love itself. In the end, she must demonstrate great courage, loyalty, and caring as the plot unfolds, becoming the active hero of her own story.  Meet the Author: Jeff Gunhus is the USA TODAY bestselling author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade fantasy series, The Jack Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year-old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 30 on Amazon, have been recognized as Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists and reached the USA TODAY bestseller list. Jeff wrote Caroline & Mordecai the Gand after receiving a devastating diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. The novella was meant as a private story for his five children on how to face grief by holding onto joy and love. He leads an active life in Maryland with his wife Nicole by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of Old Fox Books in Annapolis working on his next novel or on JeffGunhus.com. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads ~ bookbub Tour Schedule: Mar 31 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 1 – Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 5 – Freda's Voice – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 6 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway Apr 8 – pick a good book – book review / author interview / giveaway Apr 9 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review / giveaway Apr 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway Apr 13 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Apr 14 – michellemengsbookblog – book review / author interview / giveaway Apr 16 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway Apr 16 – Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 20 – Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway Apr 21 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Apr 22 – Kam's Place – book review Apr 23 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – book spotlight / giveaway Apr 26 – I'm All About Books – book spotlight / giveaway Apr 27 – Cover Lover Book Review – audiobook review / giveaway Apr 28 – Icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Apr 30 – Books for Books – audiobook review May 3 – Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review / giveaway May 5 – Westveil Publishing – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway May 5 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway May 6 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 7 – Reading is My Passion – book review May 7 - Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway May 10 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway May 10 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway May 11 – Laura's Interests – audiobook review / giveaway TBA – High Society Book Club & Review – book review / author interview / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
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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
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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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Book Details: Book Title: Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight (Book 5) by Cassidy Dwelis Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 252 pages Genre: Paranormal Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release dates: October 2020 Format available for review: print (USA only), PDF Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020 Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence
Book Description:
"Your husband willingly signed over his life to Azra. Boris owes Azra his life and services. There's nothing more to it than that." Braidy von Althuis is going to get his father back, no matter the consequences. Mr. von Althuis has been abducted by Azra, Queen of Djinn, and the family is in shambles. Half of the von Althuises no longer have their magick, and an army of djinn awaits them at Azra's gates. Somehow, despite all of the odds, Mrs. von Althuis, Uncle Rolo, Aunt Liz, Blockhead, and Braidy have to band together to retrieve Braidy's father from the clutches of certain doom.Even though they hate each other, Braidy is determined to pull the fae and djinn together to fight against Azra's tyranny. He will have to work with old friends, and old enemies, to finally end the war between djinn and fae that has come to a nasty head. Will Braidy be able to unite an army at his back and save his father, or will Mr. von Althuis belong to Azra forever?Braidy von Althuis and the Final Fight is a story about working past differences, justice, and morality. This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.
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Book Title: Braidy Von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller (Book 1) by Cassidy Dwelis Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 320 pages Genre: Paranormal Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release dates: May 2017 Format available for review: print (USA only), PDF Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020 Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence
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Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis just wants one thing: to fit in. The other kids at school think he’s weird, and for good reason. Despite his oddities, Braidy wants more than anything for his dad to be able to come to Township Day, a fun-filled event at school, but Mr. von Althuis refuses. “It’s too dangerous,” he says.Things change for Braidy when Mr. von Althuis gets sick, and, even worse, this pesky pest controller won’t leave Braidy alone! Will Braidy be able to get his family to Township Day without his world falling apart?Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller is a tale of friendship, family, magic, and mayhem that takes a look at what it means to be bullied and how to rise above it.This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11. 
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Book Title: Braidy Von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter (Book 2) by Cassidy Dwelis Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 241 pages Genre: Paranormal Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release dates: March 2018 Format available for review: print (USA only), PDF Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020 Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence
Book Description:
“Braidy felt a churning cauldron of fear stirring in his stomach. Uncle Rolo had the habit of destroying good things.”Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis finally has what he needs: a good friend, Saturday-Morning cartoons, and a loving family. While life has been perfect since Braidy defeated the warlock that attempted to kidnap his father, Braidy knows the quiet will not last. Strangeness creeps through Maple Hills, especially since a ghost hunter moved into town.This ghost hunter has Braidy’s dead Uncle Rolo worried sick, but Braidy’s family thinks the newcomer in town is harmless. Braidy feels otherwise, and to make matters worse, a friend from Uncle Rolo’s past comes to call. Will Uncle Rolo follow the rules and stay safe, or will Braidy watch his uncle tear their family apart? Braidy von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter is a story about telling the truth, taking responsibility, and what it means to be a family.This book is suitable for children aged 8 – 11. 
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Book Title: Braidy Von Althuis and the Dastardly Djinn (Book 3) by Cassidy Dwelis Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 210 pages Genre: Paranormal Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release dates: October 2018 Format available for review: print (USA only), PDF Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020 Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence
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"He should have known this would happen. Wishes in movies and books seemed to go bad, so why would this one be any different?"Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis misses his family dearly. Ever since his father, his aunt, and his uncle went to look for Gran in Europe, the house has been quiet and lonely. Even worse, Braidy’s cousin Blockhead is miserable after a breakup. Braidy wishes more than anything that he could do something to make his cousin happy.His wish is granted by a mysterious djinni, but the wish does not solve all his problems. Something is wrong with Blockhead, and Braidy learns a dark secret about his family that changes everything he knew. Will Braidy and Blockhead be able to undo the djinni wish, or will Braidy spark a war that may change the world as he knows it?Braidy von Althuis and the Dastardly Djinn is a story about identity, self-worth, consent, and responsibility. This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11. 
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Book Title: Braidy Von Althuis and the Changeling Children (Book 4) by Cassidy Dwelis Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 249 pages Genre: Paranormal Publisher: Precursor Publishing Release dates: October 2019 Format available for review: print (USA only), PDF Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020 Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence
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" All of the regret that she buried in her garden in America will grow up like weeds and swallow her like quicksand." Braidy von Althuis is celebrating his eleventh birthday, but not with his best friend. Mr. von Althuis has decided to move the family out of Maple Hills, and Braidy is forced to say goodbye to Kara and to eat his cake alone. Even though the von Althuises have lived in Maple Hills for hundreds of years, something has spooked the adults so badly that they feel helpless without Gran. Something is coming for them, though Braidy knows not who or what.When the family arrives in Ukraine, a whole slew of new problems arise. Mr. von Althuis gets a job, Uncle Rolo finds himself in more trouble, and Aunt Liz and Braidy are summoned to an audience with the Fairy King. In order to go home, Braidy and Aunt Liz must solve riddles or belong to the Fairy King forever. Will Braidy and Aunt Liz be able to escape the Fairy King's clutches or will heartache and memories of a life long gone tear Aunt Liz and Braidy apart? This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11. 
Meet the Author:
I’m Cassidy, and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I want my books to instill wonderment in the reader. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life. I currently live in Colorado and just got my MA in Publishing! connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Oct 30 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Changeling Children / author interview / giveaway Oct 30 - Working Mommy Journal – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Changeling Children / giveaway Nov 2 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter / guest post / giveaway Nov 3 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter / giveaway Nov 3 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 4 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 4 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller / giveaway Nov 5 – Working Mommy Journal – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 6 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 6 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 9 –Book Bustle – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller / guest post / giveaway Nov 10 –Leels Loves Books – book spotlight of Braidy Von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter / giveaway Nov 12 –Book Bustle – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 13 – JBronder Book Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller / giveaway Nov 16 – Leels Loves Books – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 17 –Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Changeling Children / giveaway Nov 18 – – JBronder Book Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / guest post / giveaway Nov 19 –Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway Nov 20 - DZA Blog – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 23 - Leels Loves Books - book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Dastardly Djinn TBD - Lisa-Queen of Random - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway TBD – Rajiv's Reviews – book review of Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight / giveaway
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Book Details: Book Title: One Boy's War by Nancy McDonald Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 134 pages Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Iguana Books Release date: April, 2020 Format available for review: print, PDF Tour dates: September 14 to October 2, 2020 Content Rating: G. There is no violence, bad language etc. in this book.
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"Inspired by a true story, Boy from Berlin shares a unique voice in the Holocaust. Highly recommended!” - Jennifer Roy, author of Yellow Star, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. “A compelling introduction to themes of war, courage and identity, certain to engage young readers.” - Trilby Kent, author of Stones for my Father, winner of the TD Canadian Children’s Literary Award.
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ENGLAND, SUMMER 1940. Following a brush with death in the Irish Sea, 10-year-old Käfer Avigdor unexpectedly finds himself back in London. There, he stumbles upon a sinister Nazi plot that targets hundreds of people in Britain—including the most powerful man in the country. The one person who might be able to defeat Adolf Hitler. With the Germans threatening to invade England at any moment, Käfer musters all his courage and ingenuity in a valiant effort to thwart the Nazis. But will he succeed in time to save the day? One Boy’s War, the sequel to Boy from Berlin, is inspired by real people and historical events.
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Book Details: Book Title: Boy from Berlin by Nancy McDonald Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 142 pages Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Iguana Books Release date: May 7, 2018 Format available for review: PDF Tour dates: September 14 to October 2, 2020 Content Rating: G. There is no violence, bad language etc. in this book.
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Berlin, April 1938. One night, eight-year-old Käfer Avigdor uses his specialty toilet-paper roll binoculars to spy on his Mama and Aunt Charlotte. The whispered conversation he overhears alerts him to a danger he didn’t know existed and starts him rethinking who he really is and where he belongs. Within hours, Käfer and his family flee their comfortable life. In a desperate race to stay one step ahead of the Nazis, Käfer is called on to be braver and more resourceful than he ever imagined possible. But will it be enough? Boy from Berlin is based on real people and actual events.
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Nancy McDonald began her career as a journalist on television programs that include W5, Canada AM, and Marketplace before going on to become a sought-after freelance writer, penning everything from documentaries to live-action scripts to comic books. One Boy’s War is the highly anticipated sequel to Boy from Berlin. Nancy lives in Stratford, Ontario, where she revels in Shakespeare, takes theatergoers on tours of the Costume Warehouse, and treads the boards with the Perth County Players. She also works part-time at Fanfare Books, Stratford’s only independent bookseller. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Sep 14 –Splashes of Joy – book review of Boy from Berlin / guest post / author interview / giveaway Sep 14 - Working Mommy Journal - book review of Boy from Berlin / giveaway Sep 14 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Sep 15 – I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 15 - Adventurous Bookworm – book review of One Boy’s War / giveaway Sep 16 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of One Boy’s War / giveaway Sep 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Boy from Berlin / giveaway Sep 17 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review of One Boy’s War / giveaway Sep 18 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review of Boy from Berlin / giveaway Sep 21 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Boy from Berlin / guest post / giveaway Sep 22 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway Sep 23 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Boy from Berlin / giveaway Sep 23 - Working Mommy Journal-book review of One Boy's War / giveaway Sep 24 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 24 -Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of One Boy’s War Sep 25 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 25 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review of Boy from Berlin / giveaway Sep 28 - Books for Books – book spotlight Sep 29 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 29 -Sylv.net – book spotlight Sep 30 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of One Boy’s War / giveaway Oct 1 – Connie's History Classroom – book review of Boy from Berlin Oct 1 - Writer with Wanderlust - book review of One Boy’s War / guest post / giveaway Oct 2 -Connie's History Classroom – book review of One Boy’s War Oct 2 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review of One Boy’s War / giveaway Oct 2 - Hall Ways Blog – book spotlight / giveaway TBD – Pen Possessed – book review of One Boy’s War
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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.
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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. 
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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
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