tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43435373070852237152024-03-05T15:18:01.575-08:00the ReviewNotesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721978239788388099noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-64849765975264296822017-10-21T02:08:00.001-07:002017-10-21T02:08:55.624-07:00Sammie & Budgie by Scott Semegran <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott
Semegran, Sammie & Budgie is a quirky, mystical tale of a self-doubting IT
nerd and his young son, who possesses the gift of foresight. The boy's special
ability propels his family on a road trip to visit his ailing grandfather, a
prickly man who left an indelible stamp on the father and son. The three are
connected through more than genetics, their lives intertwined through dreams,
imagination, and longing.<br />
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Simon works as a network administrator for a state government agency, a
consolation after a promising career as a novelist flounders. He finds himself
a single parent of two small children following the mysterious death of his
adulterous wife. From the ashes of his failed marriage emerges a tight-knit
family of three: a creative, special needs son, a hyperactive, butt-kicking
daughter, and the caring, sensitive father. But when his son's special ability
reveals itself, Simon struggles to keep his little family together in the face
of adversity and uncertainty.<br />
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Sammie is a creative third-grader that draws adventures in his sketchbook with
his imaginary friend, Budgie, a parakeet that protects him from the monsters
inhabiting his dreams. Sammie is also a special needs child but is special in
more ways than one. He can see the future. Sammie seemingly can predict events
both mundane and catastrophic in equal measure. But when he envisions the
suffering of his grandfather, the family embarks on a road trip to San Antonio
with the nanny to visit the ailing patriarch.<br />
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<b>Sammie & Budgie</b> is an illustrated novel brought to you from the quirky mind
of writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran. The novel explores the bond between a
caring father and his children, one affected by his own thorny relationship
with his surly father, and the connection he has with his sweet son is thicker
than blood, going to the place where dreams are conceived and realized.</div>
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"A quirky, mystical tale of a self-doubting IT nerd
and his young son, who possesses the gift of foresight. Engaging and fun, with
wonderfully crafted characters." --Derf Backderf, award-winning and
bestselling creator of the graphic novel <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My
Friend Dahmer</i><br />
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"Sammie & Budgie is instantly absorbing, its affable narrator hooking
you with wit and whimsy, then reeling you into the boat, where larger
revelations await. Scott Semegran is a lively, vivid storyteller, and this book
will delight readers of all ages, while leaving them with plenty to ponder
about their own lives. I loved this book!" -Davy Rothbart, author of My
Heart is an Idiot, creator of Found Magazine, and contributor to public radio's
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This American Life</i><br />
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"Scott Semegran’s loose charm and conversational style brings his shaggy
narrator to vivid life in this story of a loving, if imperfect father and his
maybe-psychic son. A sweet story about an extraordinary everyday family, Sammie
& Budgie will find its way into your heart, and stay there." --Emily
Flake, New Yorker cartoonist, author of Mama Tried: Dispatches from the Seamy
Underbelly of Modern Parenting, and creator of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lulu Eightball</i></div>
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"Though Simon's love for his children shines through
as one of the novel's biggest strengths, its illustrations are perhaps the the
best part. Expressive, adorable, and adding a fun surprise, they are a welcome
addition to the reading experience." — <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Indie
Reader</i></div>
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"Illustrated throughout by Semegran, this book is
the author's best. In these pages, his steadfastly idiosyncratic style really
begins to click. An unconventional, beguiling, and endearing family tale."
— <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kirkus Reviews</i></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Designed to Go The Distance touches upon many career and
lifestyle issues specific to those in creative career fields – cultural topics
that are not often talked about or adequately prepared for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Think of this book more as a late-night barstool or
coffeehouse conversation between two creatives. A creative “pep talk”
so-to-speak. And just like any pep talk in life, these pages provide a healthy
serving of food-for-thought, as well as a few tips along the way, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion
designer, songwriter or a solo entrepreneur - or even a non-creative who needs
to understand the mentality and culture more in-depth, Designed to Go The
Distance is sure to be an engaging and informative read. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Chapter 1: Square Pegs in a World of Round Holes<br />
Chapter 2: Introverts, Extroverts, and Creativity<br />
Chapter 3: Getting Comfortable With Risk<br />
Chapter 4: The Inconvenient Nature of Creativity<br />
Chapter 5: Establishing a Philosophy<br />
Chapter 6: Bridging The Creative Divide<br />
Chapter 7: Your Obligation to Non-Conformity<br />
Chapter 8: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage<br />
Chapter 9: The Benefits of Boundaries<br />
Chapter 10: Understanding Comfort Zones<br />
Chapter 11: Understanding Burnout<br />
Chapter 12: Balancing Career and Life<br />
Chapter 13: Handling Criticism Like a Pro<br />
Chapter 14: When Side Projects Just Make Sense<br />
Chapter 15: Depression and The Creative Pro<br />
Chapter 16: The Final Word: Paying it Forward</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“Solid advice without any fluff”</i></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“Great coping tips for creative types”</i></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“A must-read for all creative professionals”</i></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“Very interesting information for a non-creative”</i></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“Give to spouses/partners of creatives!”</i></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>“Highly recommended”</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Mitch Dowell is the author of “<i>Designed to Go The
Distance: A Survival Guide for the Creative Professional</i>,” and has been
involved in visual branding, design and creative marketing for over 20 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">After having worked for a variety of tech startups during
the dot-com and post-dot-com boom, in 2008, Mitch founded Branding
Experiences – a consumer-facing marketing, branding and design company in
the Baltimore/DC metro area – spending nearly a decade helping U.S. and
Canadian small businesses in a wide range of business sectors leverage
a mindset to better make a connection with their target audiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Among many marketing disciplines, his primary focus is on
the initial, visual branding experience and leads organizations to adopt a more
consumer-friendly, outside-looking-in marketing approach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Mitch is often sought out by mainstream and business
media for his expertise on the topics of marketing, branding and design, and is
frequently booked for speaking engagements on similar topics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seven years ago you stole my child, now I want her
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Zoe and Ollie Morley tried for years to have a baby and
couldn't. They turned to adoption and their dreams came true when they were
approved to adopt a little girl from birth. They named her Evie. In the days
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daughter struggles – she is battling the severe effects of the drugs her birth
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grown in number: a wonderful surprise in the form of baby Ben, conceived naturally
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But then Evie begins to receive letters and gifts. The
sender claims to be her birth father. He has been looking for his daughter. And
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<b>The Stolen Child</b> captivated me, terrified me and left me
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Gut-wrenching... <b>The Stolen Child</b> succeeds as both a
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This story grips to the very last page as it explores
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In this chilling story of fragile family bonds and
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Haunting and real... Sanjida Kay deftly explores
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adopted child who is her own.</div>
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An excellent piece of work [that] triumphs both as an
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<i>Sanjida Kay is the author of psychological thrillers,
'<b>Bone by Bone'</b> and ''<b>The Stolen Child</b>', published by Corvus Books. She lives in
Bristol with her husband and her daughter.</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10326368280051713251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-36536865325176384152016-10-27T20:57:00.000-07:002016-10-27T20:57:54.685-07:00 This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466415963l/29102653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="29102653" border="0" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466415963l/29102653.jpg" /></a><span id="freeText8644260267692872224"><i><i>This Was a Man</i> is the captivating final instalment of the Clifton
Chronicles, a series of seven novels that has topped the bestseller
lists around the world, and enhanced Jeffrey Archer's reputation as a
master storyteller.</i></span><br />
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<span id="freeText8644260267692872224"><i>This Was a Man</i> opens with a shot being fired, but who pulled the trigger, and who lives and who dies?</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8644260267692872224">In
Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife Karin
from the Cabinet Secretary. Is she a spy or a pawn in a larger game?<br /><br />Harry
Clifton sets out to write his magnum opus, while his wife Emma
completes her ten years as Chairman of the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and
receives an unexpected call from Margaret Thatcher offering her a job.<br /><br />Sebastian
Clifton becomes chairman of Farthings Kaufman bank, but only after
Hakim Bishara has to resign for personal reasons. Sebastian and
Samantha’s talented daughter, Jessica, is expelled from the Slade School
of Fine Art, but her aunt Grace comes to her rescue.<br /><br />Meanwhile,
Lady Virginia is about to flee the country to avoid her creditors when
the Duchess of Hertford dies, and she sees another opportunity to clear
her debts and finally trump the Cliftons and Barringtons.<br /><br />In a
devastating twist, tragedy engulfs the Clifton family when one of them
receives a shocking diagnosis that will throw all their lives into
turmoil.<br /><br /><i>This Was a Man</i> is the captivating final
installment of the Clifton Chronicles, a series of seven novels that has
topped the bestseller lists around the world, and enhanced Jeffrey
Archer’s reputation as a master storyteller.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721978239788388099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-60673565692420816972016-10-27T20:23:00.000-07:002016-10-27T20:23:31.446-07:00 George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460909451l/29775340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="29775340" border="0" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460909451l/29775340.jpg" /></a><span id="freeText18211154184534680480"><strong>The definitive biography of one of the most influential filmmakers ever--George Lucas.</strong> <br /><br />On
May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent
science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie
theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker
named George Lucas, the movie originally called <em>The Star Wars</em>
quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box office records, and
ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised.
It has become one of the most adored–and successful–movie franchises of
all time.<br /><br />Now, the author of the bestselling biography <em>Jim Henson</em>
delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the
man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones.<br /><br />If <em>Star Wars</em>
wasn’t game-changing enough, Lucas went on to establish another
blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the
world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and
ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and
THX sound.<br /><br />Here, Lucas’s colleagues and competitors offer
tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been
stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford
Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that
enabled the creation of his films–and allowed him to keep tinkering with
them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable
characters and stories, his influence is unmatched.</span><br />
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Maestro biographer Jones (<i><a href="http://www.booklistonline.com/Jim-Henson-Brian-Jay-Jones/pid=6231667">Jim Henson</a></i>, 2013) tackles another brilliant entertainer. The world knows George Lucas as the filmmaker who brought us <i>Star Wars</i>,
one of the most iconic Hollywood franchises in history, but as Jones’
in-depth, fascinating, and even gripping exploration reveals, Lucas is
much more than a gifted storyteller. In fact, writing has never come
easy to the Northern California-raised Lucas, who immersed himself in
editing and directing while studying at USC. He started out making such
stand-alone films as <i>THX-1138</i> and <i>American Graffiti</i> before
getting caught up in the idea of a grand space epic, an optimistic
fairy tale to counter the disappointment and depression bogging down
America in the 1970s. But it isn’t just Lucas’ movies that are
visionary; so, too, is his business acumen. By retaining the licensing
rights for <i>Star Wars</i>, he paved the way for lucrative toy deals
and maintained creative and monetary control over the sequels. With
Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pixar, Lucas has created
hundreds of jobs, and his friendships with fellow auteurs Francis Ford
Coppola and Steven Spielberg led to dynamic collaborations, including
the popular <i>Indiana Jones</i> franchise. Jones digs deep to limn the
highs and lows of Lucas’ career and life, capturing his drive and
innovation in crisp, sparkling prose. Masterful and essential for film
and pop culture enthusiasts.<br />
<i>— Kristine Huntley</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721978239788388099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-2517974389261058672016-10-27T20:17:00.000-07:002016-10-27T20:17:46.894-07:00 Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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her life, nineteen-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful,
mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler
Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as
Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family’s inn, her dreams
of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set
aside in favor of more practical concerns.<br /><br />But when her sister
Käthe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue
her sister and return her to the world above. The Goblin King agrees to
let Käthe go—for a price. The life of a maiden must be given to the
land, in accordance with the old laws. <i>A life for a life</i>, he
says. Without sacrifice, nothing good can grow. Without death, there can
be no rebirth. In exchange for her sister’s freedom, Liesl offers her
hand in marriage to the Goblin King. He accepts.<br /><br />Down in the
Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires
her—musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms,
Liesl’s life is slowly fading away, the price she paid for becoming the
Goblin King’s bride. As the two of them grow closer, they must learn
just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music,
or the end of the world.</span><br />
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In nineteenth-century Bavaria, the old legends
still hold sway even as an era of enlightenment dawns. Liesl, oldest of
three, has grown up on her grandmother’s tales of goblins and beautiful
maidens, although it is Liesl’s sister, Käthe, who is the beautiful one.
For Liesl, magic is the music she composes and plays with her
violin-virtuoso brother, Josef. It’s Josef’s talents that will save the
family, as Liesl, gifted composer though she may be, is only a woman.
But when the Goblin King, austere and clever and strangely familiar,
surfaces and steals Käthe away to be his bride, Liesl travels to their
underground world to save her sister. When she comes face-to-face with
the Goblin King himself, odd, unlovely Liesl and her odd, unlovely music
are both woken in entirely new ways. But there are forces at play that
she doesn’t understand, and sacrifices to be made that she could never
imagine. There are plenty of nods to <i>Labyrinth,</i> but atmospherically, this first novel is most similar to another debut: Robin McKinley’s <i>Beauty</i>
(1978). The plot sometimes stalls, overwhelmed by the language, but
this is an exquisitely and lyrically crafted tale of longing, sibling
loyalty, and the importance of women in a time when women were so often
overlooked. Eerie, unsettling, and, above all, full of music. <br />
<i>— Maggie Reagan</i></div>
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<b>Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William Hazelgrove</b><br />
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After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the Executive Office. Mrs. Wilson had had little formal education and had only been married to President Wilson for four years; yet, in the tenuous peace following the end of World War I, Mrs. Wilson dedicated herself to managing the office of the President, reading all correspondence intended for her bedridden husband. Though her Oval Office authority was acknowledged in Washington, D.C. circles at the time--one senator called her "the Presidentress who had fulfilled the dream of suffragettes by changing her title from First Lady to Acting First Man"--her legacy as "First Woman President" is now largely forgotten.
William Hazelgrove's Madam President is a vivid, engaging portrait of the woman who became the acting President of the United States in 1919, months before women officially won the right to vote.<br />
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William Hazelgrove's riveting style lets us into the backrooms of the White House to see how a woman who had only two years formal education was able to pull it off and do it for two years! A great read and ride!
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The Cover-Up
President<br />
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Woodrow Wilson lay with his mouth drooping, unconscious, having suffered a thrombosis on October 2, 1919, that left him paralyzed on his left side and barely able to speak. The doctors believed the president’s best chance for survival was in the only known remedy for a stroke at the time: a rest cure consisting of total isolation from the world.
His wife of four years, Edith Bolling Wilson, asked how a country could function with no chief executive. Dr. Dercum, the attending physician, leaned over and gave Edith her charge: “Madam, it is a grave situation, but I think you can solve it. Have everything come to you; weigh the importance of each matter: and see if it is possible by consultation with the respective heads of the Departments to solve them without the guidance of your husband.”
From there, Edith Wilson would act as the president’s proxy and run the White House and, by extension, the country, by controlling access to the president, signing documents, pushing bills through Congress, issuing vetoes, isolating advisors, crafting State of the Union addresses, disposing of or censoring correspondence, and filling positions. She would analyze every problem and decide which ones to bring to the president’s attention and which to solve on her own through her own devices. All the while she had to keep the fact that the country was no longer being run by President Woodrow Wilson a guarded secret.<br />
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William Elliott Hazelgrove is the best-selling author of thirteen novels, Ripples, Tobacco Sticks, Mica Highways, Rocket Man, The Pitcher, Real Santa, Jackpine and The Pitcher 2. His books have received starred reviews in Publisher Weekly and Booklist, Book of the Month Selections, Junior Library Guild Selections, ALA Editors Choice Awards and optioned for the movies. He was the Ernest Hemingway Writer in Residence where he wrote in the attic of Ernest Hemingway's birthplace. He has written articles and reviews for USA Today and other publications. He has been the subject of interviews in NPR's All Things Considered along with features in The New York Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Richmond Times Dispatch, USA Today, People, Channel 11, NBC, WBEZ, WGN. The Pitcher is a Junior Library Guild Selection and was chosen Book of the Year by Books and Authors. net. His next book Jackpine will be out Spring 2014 with Koehler Books. A follow up novel Real Santa will be out fall of 2014. Madam President The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson will be out Fall 2016. Storyline optioned the movie rights. Forging a President How the West Created Teddy Roosevelt will be out May 2017.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">G</span></b>ruffydd ap Cynan, true heir to the kingdom of Gwynedd, is in exile across the sea. When he hears of the betrayal of the Welsh people by the imposter in his throne, Gruffydd unites with Tewdwr, a monarch deposed by the traitors, and they forge an army from the ashes of their kingdoms. But Tewdwr’s wife and daughter—the source of much of the allies’ strength—are a weakness their enemies will exploit.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span></b>etrayal, treachery and war await, but both men know they must fight to the bitter end, when the sundered lands of Wales are drenched...in the blood of kings.<br />
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theGreatReadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07514892546726773626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-46905876928116066162015-08-06T18:21:00.002-07:002015-08-06T18:21:45.389-07:00Still Waters by Viveca Sten<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">P</span></b>olice detective Thomas Andreasson is the first to arrive on the scene. Before long, he has identified the deceased as Krister Berggren, a bachelor from the mainland who has been missing for months. All signs point to an accident—until another brutalized corpse is found at the local bed-and-breakfast. But this time it is Berggren’s cousin, whom Thomas interviewed in Stockholm just days before.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></b>s the island’s residents reel from the news, Thomas turns to his childhood friend, local lawyer Nora Linde. Together, they attempt to unravel the riddles left behind by these two mysterious outsiders—while trying to make sense of the difficult twists their own lives have taken since the shared summer days of their youth.<br />
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theGreatReadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07514892546726773626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4343537307085223715.post-61204621341398754952015-07-03T11:06:00.000-07:002015-07-03T11:06:52.463-07:00The Melody Lingers On<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781476749112/the-melody-lingers-on-9781476749112_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Melody Lingers On" border="0" class="hidden-xs hidden-sm book-cover img-responsive" data-src="//d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781476749112/the-melody-lingers-on-9781476749112_lg.jpg" height="400" src="http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781476749112/the-melody-lingers-on-9781476749112_lg.jpg" title="From #1 New York Times bestselling “Queen of Suspense” comes a thrilling novel about missing billions, a disgraced financier, and those..." width="265" /></a><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he Melody Lingers On</i> by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspenseful romantic
mystery thriller which I find quite enjoyable, although it comes nowhere
near to the bestselling author’s earlier works. Perhaps, though Clark
has regularly written thrillers that are a lot better than many other
illustrious writers, there seems to be diminishing intensity in the
plot, and one feels the finely etched characterization of her earlier
novels are missing. What seems to be going against her is the inevitable
appraisals of her latest novels against her earlier works which
rightfully earned her the nickname, the “Queen of Suspense.”<br /><br />However,
that is not to say her latest release is a shoddy piece of work. Far
from it, <i>The Melody Lingers On</i> is an intriguing story, quite enjoyable
and it reminds me of how imaginative Mary Higgins Clark was and
continues to be. The story revolves around the mystery surrounding the
disappearance of hedge fund billionaire Parker Bennett from his sailboat
leaving in its wake a whole lot of disgruntled investors, and his wife
Anne Bennett and son Eric Bennett scrambling for answers. Anne had to
leave behind her posh mansion and move into a townhouse to adjust with
the changing times.<br /><br />Elaine "Lane" Harmon, a thirty-year-old
widow, is hired to decorate the house and when she meets Eric she
instantly falls for him. Though many suspected Eric and his mother,
Anne, of being hand in glove with Parker in duping and conning gullible
investors out of billions of dollars, Eric avowed his innocence and went
to the extent of hiring a security firm to prove it. When FBI agents
tried to track down Parker and establish Eric’s involvement, coupled
with one of Parker’s victims decision to take things into his own hands,
Lane finds herself and her daughter Katie in great danger. Like most of
Clark’s other novels, <i>The Melody Lingers On</i> is suspenseful and
enjoyable. The only thing is you’d want it to be more intense and as
compelling as her earlier works.<br />
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Home from college for the summer, Samantha Kinsey steps into her role as nanny for her two favorite little charges. But when she finds herself playing chauffeur more than playmate, her summer outlook quickly turns from fun to bleak. That is, until she drives the girls to a family-owned ranch and meets Colten McCoy—a genuine, hard-working cowboy, who's as set in his ways as he is handsome. Although he claims he doesn't need any fun in his life, Sam’s determined to help him find it. But she'll soon discover that cowboys are about as easy to train as wild mustangs.
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"But what are we without dreams?"
A thousand years ago the Darkness came--a time of violence and social collapse when technology ran rampant. But the vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with "temple magic," eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.
Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When their friend Thomas returns from the Temple after his "teaching"—the secret coming-of-age ritual that binds the young to the Light—they barely recognize the broken and brooding man the boy has become. Then when Orah is summoned as well, Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her.
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“Litwack’s storytelling painted a world of both light and darkness–and the truth that would mix the two.” Fiction Fervor<br />
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The urge to write first struck when working on a newsletter at a youth encampment in the woods of northern Maine. It may have been the night when lightning flashed at sunset followed by northern lights rippling after dark. Or maybe it was the newsletter's editor, a girl with eyes the color of the ocean. But he was inspired to write about the blurry line between reality and the fantastic.
Using two fingers and lots of white-out, he religiously typed five pages a day throughout college and well into his twenties. Then life intervened. He paused to raise two sons and pursue a career, in the process becoming a well-known entrepreneur in the software industry, founding several successful companies. When he found time again to daydream, the urge to write returned.
After publishing two award winning novels, Along the Watchtower and The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky, he’s hard at work on the dystopian trilogy, The Seekers.
David and his wife split their time between Cape Cod, Florida and anywhere else that catches their fancy. He no longer limits himself to five pages a day and is thankful every keystroke for the invention of the word processor.<br />
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<b>Zion's Call by Jeremy Maughan</b><br />
1830's LDS Historical Fiction
Howard Egan has left his life at sea to try his hand at the new america. A dream of owning land and a better life for himself. More than anything he wants to find a woman to spend this new life together. To his surprise he finds her on his first day on shore. He just didn't expect her to be so beautiful or to be so harsh.
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Howard spoke up. “Ladies.”
The three turned to face him. The woman in the center gave him an exasperated look. “Pardon me?” she asked. “Did you speak to us?” She looked him up and down. She gave a little click of her tongue and looked on unapprovingly.
Howard was taken aback by her harsh tone. He struggled to get words out, “Yes. “He stammered, “I wanted to meet you.” he said slowly so he could be understood. He cursed his swollen tongue.<br />
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The girl on the left giggled a little, the one in the middle gave her a rueful glance before looking back at Howard. She frowned. “Do you always speak like you have a mouth full of marbles? Are boots a foreign concept from where you’re from?”
Howard started to turn red. He didn’t expect to be talked down to by this woman or any other. His anger started to rise. “I just wanted to meet you and get your name.”
“A little forward aren’t you sir? I don’t think you gave me yours, for starters.”
“My apologies ladies. I am Howard.” He said putting one hand to his breast.<br />
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The girl on the left raised her eyebrows, waiting for more. “Just Howard? Are we to call you Mr. Howard?” she asked.
He looked at the other girl. Are all girls of Salem so forked tongued, he thought, or just these? “Sorry, Howard Egan.” He again found his name difficult to pronounce correctly.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Egan” the girl on the right said.
“I don’t know about that,” the black haired girl said. “Come, ladies.”
The three turned to go.
Howard took a step closer. “I didn’t get your names.” He didn’t want them to leave.
They turned again. The girl in the middle tapped her toe lightly on the cobble stones. “No, and you didn’t earn the right.” She paused to look him over again. “Clean up. Stop fighting and some day you will get to. But not today.”
She looked up at the wagon and saw the man sitting there. She nodded quickly to him and said, “Good day Mr. Chisholm. How is Mrs. Chisholm?”
“Good day to you too. She is doing well. You will have to come by sometime for pie. She so does love your company.” Mr. Chisholm replied.
“I just might do that.”<br />
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She turned and looked at Howard. He felt he was being judged, like a pig at the fair.
“Do you know this man?” she asked,
“I do. I have agreed to take him on as an apprentice.”
She inspected him one more time and looked back at Mr. Chisholm. “Well you must see something I don’t then.”
“I suspect my wife will feel the same way.” “Good Day, Mr. Chisholm” She inclined her head. Her friends did the same. The curls framing the black haired girl’s face bounced as she nodded. “It was a pleasure seeing you. I will take you up on your wife’s pies.”
They turned to leave, leaving Howard standing dumbstruck in the road.
Mr. Chisholm looked down and saw Howard was still watching the women walk away. He laughed and called to Howard to climb back on. Once he was back on the wagon, Howard asked, “Who is that girl?”
“I don’t know if it is my place to tell you. She made it pretty clear she didn’t want you to know her name. As well as I can remember, she has always been like that.”<br />
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Jeremy Maughan a seventh generation member of the LDS Church, was born February 1978 in Provo Utah. As a young man he had a passion for reading. One of his fondest memories is laying on the back on his parents boat reading for days at Lake Powell. He would spend days reading Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, David Eddings,Terry Pratchett and many of great fantasy writers. He says that the only way he passed English in high school was because his teachers allowed him to turn in book reports as extra credit.
After High School Jeremy attended Devry Institute of Technology and studied to become a programmer. After two semesters he dropped out, having already landed a great programming job. He didn't find the need to continue his education to get a job he already had.<br />
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A few short months after dropping out of school he was convinced by a close friend, who was a recent convert to the LDS church, to serve a mission. In May of 1997 he was called to serve in the Oregon Portland mission. He reported to the MTC just 6 weeks after submitting his mission papers. There he gained a deep testimony of the gospel that has stayed with him throughout his life.
Once he returned home from his mission his love of the North West pulled at him and he moved to Seattle to pursue his profession programming career. While attending institute his meet the love of his life and married her for time and all eternity in the Timpanogos Temple. In their 14 years of marriage they have had 5 children. Two boys and three girls.
Jeremy’s writing career started with a simple 30 day challenge and the desire to fulfill a item on his bucket list. Wanting to do a challenge to write every day for 30 days he needed something to write about. After days of struggle he was studying the writings C.S. Lewis and was inspired by the story behind The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Jeremy decided to follow in Lewis’s footsteps and write about his own children. A story was hatched and he set out to write a novel for his kids and about his kids.
He caught the writing bug and has written many stories for his family and friends. His most recent work, “ZIon’s Call” is a full length historical fiction novel based on one of his ancestors and his conversion to the gospel.<br />
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<b>Trouble in Loveland by Jennifer Peel</b><br />
What teenage girl hasn't gone to great lengths to get noticed by her crush?
Charlee Jensen is no exception. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately in the end, Ryan her much older neighbor and unrequited love has no idea she exists during her teenage years, at least not the way she wants him to.
That all changes, though, when Charlee returns home, after eight years, to work for her estranged father and Ryan ... her teen crush. This time, Ryan has no problem noticing her. His only problem is that he isn't quite sure what to do with this woman who is suddenly all grown up, beautiful and annoyingly charming.
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Ryan’s eyes seared into mine. “I was hoping I would get to dance with you tonight.”
“You were?”
“Yes, but you’ve been quite popular.” He pulled back a tad and looked down at my dress. “You look very …”
“Please don’t say grown up.”
He smiled and shook his head. “I wasn’t going to say that, I was going to say …” he tried to think of something.
“You were going to say it, weren’t you?”
He sighed. “Charlee, you really know how to make a guy feel inadequate don’t you.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be. I find I like it.”
“You do?”
He nodded his head. “I also find you to be very …” he hesitated.
“Very what?”
“Beautiful and annoyingly charming.”
“How can somebody be annoying and charming at the same time?”
“See what I mean?” He winked.
In my heels, we were practically eye level, and our faces were mere inches apart. I could smell the sweet smell of honey on his breath; I wanted more than anything to taste it, and the way he was looking at me at that moment, I thought maybe he felt the same way. His eyes quickly turned to confusion though before he pulled me a little closer. I rested my head against his and swayed against him. It was even better than I imagined. I wanted the dance to last forever.
“By the way,” I whispered in his ear. “I find you very beautiful too.”<br />
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I'm a Colorado native who currently calls Alabama home. I'm the mother of three amazing children who have grown up way too fast. I enjoy the mountains, vacations at the beach, date night with my husband, late night talks with my kiddos, touring model homes, and pink bubblegum ice cream.
I grew up on the Western Slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. I learned to love the beauty of the outdoors, but not camping--unless staying overnight at the Marriott counts. I met my husband while living in Denver and then several years later we traded the beauty and majesty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains for the art and culture of Chicago, Illinois. My family and I enjoyed living near this world class city, despite the crazy cold winters, but new adventures awaited in Northern Alabama--just six hours away from Orange Beach, Alabama. These three magical places (the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Chicago, and Orange Beach) are the inspired locations used in several of my books.
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<span style="font-size: large;">The song that inspired me while writing GIRL OF MINE: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My dad always worried about the cost of the electricity bill. If he walked past my bedroom and noticed that my light had been left on, he would turn it off and holler,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>"That's okay, Taylor, I got your light." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It became a bit of a joke in our household. My siblings and I loved to try and catch my dad leaving on a light, just so we could say,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now that I'm an adult with my own family, the term takes on new meaning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The message behind it has worked its way into my new novel, <i>Girl of Mine.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">He nourished my "light" and helped me become the person I am today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, Dad, thanks for getting my light.</span></div>
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Book 1: The Age of Akra</h3>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQE5T96/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BQE5T96&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The Age of Akra" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-22738" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Age-of-Akra-197x300.jpg" height="300" width="197" /></a><b>Title: </b>Starchild: The Age of Akra (Book 1) | <b>Author: </b>Vacen Taylor<b> | Publication Date: </b>March 6, 2013<b> | Publisher: </b>Odyssey Books<b> | Pages: </b>150<b> | Recommended Ages: </b> 10+<b>
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<b>Summary: </b> When Mai is chosen to take a pilgrimage to the Valley of a Thousand Thoughts to train with the oldest and wisest master of their people, an ancient prophecy is set in motion. The events to come have been predicted but are not unchangeable. When the Starchild returns to the planet of Sage, the foreknowledge of the prophecy begins to gain strength. Four children come together and become linked to the events that lie ahead. In The Age of Akra, the first stage of their journey has them facing the deadly spiderflax, only then to be confronted by a creature of the underworld, an evil Dementra called Amual. The struggle to bring peace to the world of powerful energies lies in the hands of these four children and a strange little lizard. And it will not come easy. This journey is only the beginning.
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"The Age of Akra is a riveting, well-written, and imaginative story featuring an intricate plot and stellar cast of characters that is sure to be thoroughly enjoyed by tweens, teens, and even adults who love a great science fiction tale. This is a real page-turner and I highly recommend this book to children aged 10 and older. I just loved it and to think the author has seven books planned for the series ... I'm salivating." <i>~ <a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/book-review-starchild-age-of-akra-by-vacen-taylor/" target="_blank">Renee, Mother Daughter Book Reviews</a></i></div>
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"What an imagination!! Absolutely fabulous. What a great read. The characters came to life so easily. Their physical descriptions have me a visual idea but their personalities evolved and developed quickly so they were my friends and heroes before very long. I cried when Mia was selected and was on the edge of my seat when it looked like Long wouldn't make it. I couldn't put it down. A very clever story with wonderful likable characters in amazing places with fascinating skills and weird animals. I went through a range is emotions with these characters where I wanted to hug them, love them, give them a good slap, protect and spend time with. I cannot wait for book 2. Highly recommend this series of books and hope they make a movie from it would be a blockbuster!!!" <span style="color: black;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Dannielle S., Goodreads</i></span></div>
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"Masterfully told from different viewpoints, Starchild is neither a "boy" nor "girl" book, but rather an everyone book. Struggling readers will enjoy the simple truths of the characters, and more advanced readers will delight in the journey of Mai, Long, and Akra. A journey that introduces multifaceted characters, whom I hope will make an appearance in subsequent titles in The Starchild Series, because I'm already attached to them. Even the slightest of creatures was placed in Starchild with the greatest of skill, care, and thought. Outstanding job, Ms. Taylor, and I look forward to continuing my journey through the series." <span style="color: black;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, C. Bullard, Amazon</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FVSIOKE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FVSIOKE&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The City of Souls by Vacen Taylor" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-22739" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-City-of-Souls-197x300.jpg" height="300" width="197" /></a><b>Title: </b>Starchild: The City of Souls (Book 2) | <b>Author: </b>Vacen Taylor<b> | Publication Date:</b>October 14, 2013<b> | Publisher: </b>Odyssey Books<b> | Pages: </b>176<b> | Recommended Ages: </b> 10+ <b>
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"The City of Souls is the second book in a science fiction fantasy featuring an intricate and engaging plot, well-developed characters who are faced with new challenges, a well-described setting reminiscent of Star Wars with a hint of Lord of the Rings and Indiana Jones-style action and suspense. I’m in this series for the whole haul as I feel completely invested in what happens next as the prophecy continues to roll forward. I highly recommend this book as well as the series to science fiction aficionados ages 10 years and older looking for something a little different. <a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/book-review-starchild-the-city-of-souls-by-vacen-taylor/" target="_blank"><i>~ Renee, Mother Daughter Book Reviews</i></a></div>
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"The author graciously sent a signed copy of this 2nd book in her series to my daughter Emily. Emily read Vacen Taylor's first book in the Starchild series: The Age of Akra. She very much enjoyed the adventure and getting to know the characters. Emily eagerly anticipated the next book! Emily was thrilled when her copy of The City of Souls arrived and did what she could do to avoid her homework so that she could sneak and read The City of Souls. She read the book with much interest and said that she loved every bit of it. As a parent, it's a big comfort and joy to me when my kids find stories written for their enjoyment! The Starchild series captured the heart and imagination of my daughter. And she very much looks forward to book three." <span style="color: black;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Vonda N., Goodreads</i></span></div>
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"Ms Taylor provides masterful descriptions that don't bore the reader. Thank you. I think the writing is at its best in the action, but the character building, backstory and forewarning is all there and relevant to the overall building of good storytelling. I'm assuming the introductions to some of the other multifaceted characters will have relevance in future books. I do hope so. Overall, a great read for children who are looking for something refreshingly new and unique." <span style="color: black;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Kirt T., Amazon</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1922200204/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1922200204&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=BNOOHVSY6PAEFTNE" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The Healing Stone by Vacen Taylor" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-22740" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-Healing-Stone-200x300.jpg" height="300" width="200" /></a><b>Title: </b>Starchild: The Healing Stone (Book 3) | <b>Author: </b>Vacen Taylor<b> | Publication Date: </b>April 10, 2015<b> | Publisher: </b>Odyssey Books<b> | Pages: </b>176<b> | Recommended Ages: </b> 10+ <b>
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<b>Summary: </b>After finding the Silvershade and escaping the attacking forces as the Wilder Forest city was scorched to the ground, Mai, Akra and Kalin must now face the evil that has consumed Long. When they reach the land of Cruscar and enter the ice city of Algus, the children are confronted with an ice challenge to win an audience with Queen Isolda. A treacherous journey now awaits them if they are to reach the Healing Stone to save Long. But Piceptus, the underworld king, will not give up his search and he will do anything to bring the pilgrims' journey to an end. The children grow stronger as they begin to master their powers, but will this be enough to escape this danger and continue on their pilgrimage to fulfil the prophecy?
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<a href="http://www.vacentaylor.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Vacen Taylor Author" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-12298" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/website-profile-108_crop-240x300.jpg" height="199" width="160" /></a><span style="color: black;"><b>Vacen Taylor</b> is an Australian author, writer, occasional artist and amateur photographer. She loves creating stories for children and reading to her young readers. She is a happy person with a zest for life and exploring the world at large. Vacen collects comics and loves superheroes. Her favourite superhero is Spider-Man. Vacen also believes in expressing the uniqueness of self. She has had several short stories published for adults online. <i><b>Starchild</b></i> is her first novel for children and is the first book in a series of seven.</span>
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<b>Title:</b> Fish Also Go To Heaven | <b>Author: </b>Tammy Brown Elkeles | <b>Illustrator: </b>Raquel Afonso |<b> Publication Date:</b> October 28, 2014 |<b> Publisher: </b> Independent |<b> Pages: </b>42 |<b> Recommended Ages: </b>4 to 8<b>
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<b>Summary: <i>Fish Also Go to Heaven – A unique optimistic view of a loss of a loved pet.</i></b>
Ellie’s best friend is her little goldfish. Spending every moment she can with him and telling him all her secrets. And at school she talks about him all the time as well. But one morning little “Fishie” is not moving….
Like all children, Ellie loves her little pet, Fishie. Sometimes young children are confronted by the realities of life that no one lives forever, especially little fish. How will Ellie and her mother handle the situation when Fishie is not moving one morning?
After trying to spare Ellie the pain and replacing Fishie by a similar fish, after a while the new fish jumps out of his fish bowl. Mother must now teach Ellie about one of the most basic facts of life. What happens to fish when they die? Are they OK wherever they are? Will we ever see them again? How will Ellie handle the loss of her goldfish? How will mother help Ellie with her loss?
<i><b>Fish Also Go To Heaven</b></i> offers kids a lesson about the facts of life and death in a unique optimistic way that will make it easy for them to handle similar loss. The book will help parents of tender children discuss the subject of loss with their kids and ease the grieving process for those who are faced with such loss.
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"My daughter loves this book, I read it to her over and over again. Warmly recommended." <i>~ Daphna, Amazon</i></div>
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"<span class="a-size-base review-text">This bittersweet story deals with the subject of loss and death in a creatively spiritual way that would appeal to small children as well as their parents, who may debate how to answer such questions as 'What happened to my cherished goldfish?' Highly recommended.</span>" <i>~ Shiran B., Amazon</i></div>
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"<span class="a-size-base review-text">This lovely bed time story gives an insight into how to help small children to deal with loss in a lovely manner. The illustrations are cute as in other books by the same author. I generally feel that Tammy's stories, invite me into her life and experiences with her children.</span>" <i>~ Odvir, Amazon</i></div>
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<a href="http://www.tammybrownelkeles.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Tammy Brown Elkeles" class="alignleft wp-image-22714" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Tammy-Brown-Elkeles-300x300.png" height="200" width="200" /></a>I started to write children's stories soon after a gave birth to my first child. I believe that children are an endless source of inspiration and joy and they can teach us important lessons about life. I live in Tel Aviv with my husband Miki, a photographer and documentary director, and my two boys. Being a staunch optimist, I believe that we have the power to influence reality and shape our own lives, and that is the message I wish to convey through my writing. I graduated with a BA in chemistry and nutritional biochemistry and later studied advertising as well as interior design. It was only in my thirties that I got to realize my childhood dream, studying playwriting and screenwriting and making writing my main focus. Works Published I currently have seven children’s books available on Kindle, and there are more to come. My book <i><b>The Birds’ Bakery</b></i> will soon appear in print nationwide. I’m also working on a comic books series for teenagers, <i><b>D.J. Dirty Brown</b></i>, to be published on Kindle.
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<b>Title:</b> Katie and the North Star | <b>Authors: </b>Bethany Lopez and Katie Lopez | <b>Illustrator: </b> Hetty Mitchell |<b> Publication Date:</b> March 13, 2015 |<b> Publisher: </b> Independent |<b> Pages: </b> 26 |<b> Recommended Ages: </b>2 to 6<b>
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<b>Summary: </b>Katie and the North Star is a book filled with adventure, joy, and imagination. Join Katie as she learns why she can't keep the North Star all to herself.
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<b>Title:</b> Caterpillar Shoes | <b>Author: </b>Angela Muse | <b>Illustrator: </b>Ewa Podles |<b> Publication Date:</b> March 26, 2015 |<b> Publisher: </b>4EYESBOOKS |<b> Pages: </b> 28 |<b> Recommended Ages: </b>0 to 8<b>
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<b>Summary: </b>Patches is an energetic caterpillar who is trying to decide what activities to do. In the end, she doesn't put any limits on herself and lives her life to the full.
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<b>(Claus #1)</b><br />
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YA Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Holiday<br />
Paperback & ebook, 326 Pages<br />
June 19th 2012</div>
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The Christmas story you never heard. <br />
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In the early 1800s, Nicholas, Jessica and Jon Santa attempt the first human trek to the North Pole and stumble upon an ancient race of people left over from the Ice Age. They are short, fat and hairy. They slide across the ice on scaly soles and carve their homes in the ice that floats on the Arctic Ocean. The elven are adapted to life in the extreme cold. They are as wise as they are ancient.<br />
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An elven known as The Cold One has divided his people. He’s tired of their seclusion and wants to conquer the world. Only one elven stands between The Cold<br />
One and total chaos. He’s white-bearded and red-coated. The Santa family will help him stop The Cold One. They will come to the aid of a legendary elven<br />
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<b>by Tony Bertauski</b></div>
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October 17th 2013</div>
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Sura is sixteen years old when she meets Mr. Frost. He’s very short and very fat and he likes his room very, very cold. Some might say inhumanly cold. His first name isn’t Jack, she’s told. And that’s all she needed to know. <br />
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Mr. Frost’s love for Christmas is over-the-top and slightly psychotic. And why not? He’s made billions of dollars off the holiday he invented. Or so he claims. Rumor is he’s an elven, but that’s silly. Elven aren’t real. And if they were, they wouldn’t live in South Carolina. They wouldn’t hide in a tower and go to the basement to make…things. <br />
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Nonetheless, Sura will work for this odd little recluse. Frost Plantation is where she’ll meet the love of her life. It’s where she’ll finally feel like she belongs somewhere. And it’s where she’ll meet someone fatter, balder and stranger than Mr. Frost. It’s where she’ll meet Jack. <br />
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Jack hates Christmas. <br />
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<b>by Tony Bertauski</b></div>
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November 15th 2014</div>
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Life hasn’t been kind to Oliver Toye.<br />
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As if juvenile diabetes isn’t enough, he’s forced to live with his tyrannical grandmother in a snow-bound house. He spends his days doing chores and the nights listening to the forest rumble.<br />
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But when he discovers the first leather-bound journal, the family secrets begin to surface. The mystery of his great-grandfather’s voyage to the North Pole is revealed. That’s when the snowman appears.<br />
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Magical and mysterious, the snowman will save Oliver more than once. But when the time comes for Oliver to discover the truth, will he have the courage? When Flury needs him, will he have the strength? When believing isn’t enough, will he save the snowman from melting away?<br />
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Because sometimes even magic needs a little help.<br />
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I’ve been teaching horticulture at the college level for over 16 years. Not the
type of educator you think of when it comes to science fiction, I know. But good
teaching involves effective storytelling, no matter what the subject, and
science fiction has always been a passion of mine. </span></span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">I started as a technical writer,
penning magazine articles, newspaper columns and two textbooks. I fell into
fiction by accident. Competition and time made it difficult to publish
traditionally. And I’m happy as an educator, so I didn’t want to write full
time. That’s why indie publishing has been a very good fit for me. With 12
novels and counting, I’ve been extremely grateful for the opportunity to reach
fans.</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">What was your inspiration in
writing the Claus series – Claus: Legend of the Fat Man, Jack: The Tale of
Frost, and now Flury: Journey of a Snow Man? What do hope to get through to the
readers?</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">I was inspired by my nephew when
he spoke about the secret ninja elves that visit his school. It struck me there
are so many holiday myths and figures that tell magical stories, but none that
focus on a science fiction angle. So I’ve sought to retell them from a point of
view that feels less magical and more realistic without sacrificing the fun. I
also want to include more of the human experience in these tales, dealing with
real emotions and the struggle of daily life.</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">Is it important to read the
series in proper order or can anyone jump in anywhere? How related are the three
books?</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">They do not have to be read in
order. I’ve done that intentionally, so that a reader can jump in anywhere along
the way and enjoy. If you start with Flury, you can go back to Claus and learn
more about how the elven came to be. All three books contain related elements
and sometimes characters. Right now, I intend on writing a book each holiday.
Next up will feature one of the characters in Flury, Aunt Rhonnie, because she
just seems like too much of a mess to not have fun. </span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">How different are the three
books from each other in terms of theme, content and characterization? Can you
share with the readers something about the three books in the series? And what
ties them together to make a series?</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">The theme and content are around
Christmas and delve into the mystery of some of our traditions and myths, in
addition to adding some of my own. Claus focuses on the legend to be known as
Santa, along with how he travels around the world in one night, why he laughs
like that, why he’s fat and so on. In that story, Jack becomes a central figure,
a character we closely associate with Jack Frost. I enjoyed writing Jack so much
that I devoted the second book to him. The third book is Flury the snowman. I
think everyone loves Frosty, so a story that deals with the snowmen from Claus
(known as abominables) seemed natural. </span></span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">The characters in all three books
are a bit more serious than typical stories. For instance, reindeer are large
and standoff-ish. Snowmen are big and protective. Elven are fat because they
evolved from the Ice Age. I try to tie purpose with all the mythos. For
instance, elven are fat, short and hairy because they evolved in the cold; their
feet are wide like snowshoes. The snowmen aren’t made from a magical hat but a
metal ball capable of electromagnetism that draws the snow around it to form a
body. It’s those elements that are still a stretch, but a little more
believable. And fun.</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">How long did you research for
the series and what was the most difficult part about writing the
series?</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">The Internet is a beautiful
thing. I spent a lot of time learning about the Arctic, the history of
expeditions, how ice floes work, etc. Other than that, it was a matter of
keeping record of Christmas mythology and how to include it, such as how Santa
slides down a chimney, how reindeer fly, how he carries all those presents, how
does he know who is naughty or nice, why is Santa on the North Pole, why is he
human and his workers elves. You start to realize there are a lot of unexplained
Christmas myths when you write them down.</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">Do you have any work in
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">I’m currently working on three
series, one of them the Claus series. The other two series—Foreverland and
Halfskin—are currently due for book three. I’ll be merging those two series
after that. The next Claus book will likely be about a lost elven. I’ll start
working on that in summer. Somehow, it will feature Aunt
Rhonnie.</span></span></span></div>
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<i><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">One final question: how is
life as an author? How different is it from other professions? It is too
demanding?</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">I suppose I’m lucky in the sense
that I’m an author part time. It’s my hobby, so I can’t wait for the weekends
and free time. I never get burned out. I think if I did it full time, I wouldn’t
enjoy it as much, but I don’t know. There’s always a story reel unfolding in my
head, so I enjoy the experience of discovering a new character or a plot twist
quite frequently. And when I can share that with others, that’s just
icing.</span></span></span></div>
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<b>Title:</b> Runaway Clothes | <b>Author: </b>Mrs. D | <b>Publication Date:</b> May 1, 2014 | <b>Publisher: </b>Dog Ear Publishing | <b>Number of pages: </b>44 | <b>Recommended age:</b> 6 to 10
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<b>Summary: </b>An enlightening story about a little girl named Nika who didn't want to take care of her clothes and toys. One hazy morning when Nika opened her closet, she discovered that it was empty. Her clothes had disappeared! What had happened to her shirts and pants? Where did her favorite dresses, coats, and socks go? Why did they leave her with just her pajamas on this misty morning? Will they come back? Taking a closer look at her room, Nika starts thinking about her attitude toward her clothes and toys. "How easy it is to lose something you love so much." She learns an important lesson at the end of this story. Watch your children have a blast reading this story while learning valuable lessons.
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<b>Title:</b> The Royal Palm | <b>Author: </b>Mrs. D | <b>Publication Date:</b> October 21, 2014 | <b>Publisher: </b>Dog Ear Publishing | <b>Number of pages: </b>40 | <b>Recommended age:</b> 6 to 10
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<b>Summary: </b>A thought-provoking tale of the journey of a royal palm born on a tiny island surrounded by mysterious waters. This tender story explores the world of someone wrapped up in herself. Protected by her cousins, the short plain palms, the royal palm grew up beautiful, but very self-centered. Dreaming about life outside the island, she did not bother with her friends, who lived as one big family. Immersed in her own beauty, she only cared for herself, until one day a hurricane struck the tiny island. Then the royal p lam discovered the true meaning of family and real friendship. Inspiring story with valuable lessons to be learned and shared.
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<b>Runaway Clothes: </b>"Runaway Clothes by Mrs. D is full of delightful imagery. The words flow in such a fanciful way that children are sure to be immediately engaged and pulled into the story. Its endearing quality teaches young ones the importance of taking care of their valued belongings in such a way that they will not realize they are learning a lesson in the proper care of one's possessions. Excellently executed!" <span style="color: purple;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, HopefulSerenity, Amazon</i></span></div>
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<b>Runaway Clothes: </b>"Runaway Clothes is a whimsical and charming tale that educates children on the importance of taking care of their belongings... The delightful illustrations add to the enjoyment of the story... I highly recommend picking up Runaway Clothes." <span style="color: purple;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Stacie T. BeachBoundBooks, Amazon</i></span></div>
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<b>The Royal Palm: </b>"As is the case with Mrs D's other books, the language is lyrical and colorful... Mrs. D effectively employs the techniques of alliteration, personification and analogy to communicate her message... Mrs D addresses many of the difficult issues children face in dealing with their peers in a whimsical, charming tale. Highly recommended." <span style="color: purple;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Barbara M., Amazon</i></span></div>
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<b><b><b>The Royal Palm</b>:</b> </b>"<span class="MHRHead">A meaningful children's book by a fantastic writer Mrs. D! An unforgettable story that provides life lessons for our children! Mrs. D. is a very talented storyteller who knows how to convey magic into each of her stories. So far her magical books, full of delightful illustrations, never disappointed my children or I. </span>" <span style="color: purple;"><i>~ 5 Star Review, Olga G., Amazon</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.mrsdbooks.net/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mrs. D, Author" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-21178" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Author2-218x300.jpg" height="300" width="218" /></a><b>Olga D’Agostino (aka Mrs. D.)</b>, an award-winning children’s author, was born in western Ukraine. She lived in the historical city of Lviv, where she studied business in Lviv Business College. In 1992 she immigrated to the United States with her two small daughters and for years worked in her own business. In 2011 she began her career as a writer, focusing on writing children’s books that have meaning and provide valuable lessons. Two of her children’s books,<i> The Trees Have Heart</i>s and <i>Good Morning, World</i>, won Mom’s Choice Awards in 2013, and three are winners in the 2014 Readers’ Favorite contest. She is a member of SCBWI and speaks a few languages fluently. She lives in the famous town of Smithville, N.J., with her husband Patrick and a meticulous old cat named Nyda.
Published children's books by Mrs. D. include <b><i>Carlo the Mouse on Vacation,</i> <i>The Trees Have Hearts</i>, <i>The City Kittens and the Old House Cat</i>, <i>Good Morning, World!,</i> <i>Runaway Clothes</i>,<i> The Royal Palm</i>, <i>The Little Girl Praying on the Hill</i></b> (short story) and <b>Carlo the Mouse, Book 1:</b><i> Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse</i>.
The full series of <b><i>Carlo the Mouse</i></b> and her new books <b><i>The Mysterious Life Inside a Closet,</i> <i>That Is How Things Are </i></b>(two connected stories: <b><i>The Autumn Wind </i></b>and <b><i>The Kitten and the Sparrow</i></b>)<i>, </i>and her new book,<i><b> The Cat Who Wonders, by Itself</b>, </i>and three rhyming stories in <b><i>Who Is Most Important in the Fridge?</i></b> will be published in the near future. Her books are available in print on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and as e-books for most popular e-devices.
She is presently working on her first novel, <i><b>The Chinese Princess</b>,</i> and a short story, “<i><b>A Taste of Bread</b>.</i>” For updates on Mrs. D.’s books, please visit her website: <a href="http://www.mrsdbooks.net/">www.mrsdbooks.net</a>.
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When his baby cousin Zander runs away, Chaz finally has a chance to live his dream of rescuing someone and proving his bravery. But Zander doesn't want to be rescued, and he certainly doesn't listen.<br />
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<b>Title: </b>John Bloom and the Garden of Victory | <b>Author: </b>Leigh Shearin | <b>Publication Date: </b>October 27, 2014 | <b> Publisher:</b> Independent | <b> Pages: </b>195<b> | Recommended Ages: </b>9+<b>
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<b>Book Summary: </b>John Bloom and the Victory Garden is the rollicking tale of 3 boys at the dawn of America's involvement in WWII. John Bloom, and his best friends Joe and Chewie live, play, and get into adventures in 1940's era Appleside, NJ. Because children are generally joyful and tend to put more importance on the goings-on of their own worlds than those of grown-ups, the events of the war are woven into the boy's daily lives. Along the way, a bitter and cynical old man is drawn into their hijinks, and contributes his own joy to the lives of these 3.
Chapter One invites the reader to join John and his friends in Appleside, NJ on the afternoon of December 6th, 1941. Through newspaper headlines and radio bulletins, the boys learn about the incredible events of the war- beginning with the attack on Hawaii by the Empire of Japan. As the story moves along, John and his friends learn that everyone- not just soldiers- can make a difference. They learn that commitment leads to ultimate success and that taking a seemingly insurmountable task one step at a time will make that task simple. John, Joe and Chewie learn about where their food comes from, and how important good food is to the Allies overseas.
John Bloom and the Victory Garden is not just a story of Homefront USA during WWII. Its about faith, endurance and sturdy values that transcend time and cultural differences. It's about accepting tough times, struggle and adversity and overcoming them anyway. It's about seeing the humor in life, and helping others to see the humor too.
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<a href="http://leighshearin.weebly.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Leigh Shearin, Author" class="alignleft wp-image-21063" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Leigh-Shearin-247x300.jpg" height="231" width="190" /></a>I am a Writer, Chef, Baker and Farmer.
I earned a B.A. in Studio Art from Maryville College in Maryville, TN, and worked as a Graphic Artist and Photographer before earning my A.A.S in Culinary Art. I've worked as a Chef, Baker and Culinary Art Instructor. Most recently, my husband and I have bought rural land and are developing our own small, sustainable farm, Winter'Rest Farm in north Central New York. Through it all, I've written stories and poems, some published, some tucked away. The older I get, the more the stories stalk me, so I hope to move into full-time writing in the very near future.
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