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Apr.03.2013
The Book Review Club - Aliens on Vacation
Aliens on Vacation by Clete Barrett Smith middle grade
Perhaps it's the alien state of my house under demolition/renovation that made me identify so completely with the shock David experiences when his grandma's B&B turns out to be a hotel for...
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Aug.20.2012
UK author Kate Tenbeth wants to share her journey becoming an independently published author.
Before we jump into her post, you can see her books here: http://goo.gl/LeszzThe reason I mention this first is that Burly & Grum and the Secret City will be FREE on August 29th &...
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Aug.01.2012
On the planet Kaskaya, becoming a thief is a skilled and honorable achievement. In the newest release of my Christian Sci-Fantasy, Sons of the King, the middle son sets his sights on that difficult task. Co-written with my 9 year old daughter, it is available now from Trestle Press for ONLY 99...
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Apr.29.2012
That's right. Episode 3 is here. Like I said before, Olivia has such a great voice as an author. As I encourage her to explore and develop it, it might take a little longer to get these stories done. With her imagination and charm, I think it is worth the wait.
Sons of the KingEpisode 3The Creator'...
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Nov.22.2011
Look at this face. Do you think she has me wrapped around her precious little finger?
You bet she does!
And the result was this:
Sons of the King - Chapter One: Fallen Idols
So, she came to me with all of these ideas about a story. She wanted adventure in mystical lands. She wanted heroes and...
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Oct.04.2011
I'm pleased to report that Hal Junior: The Secret Signal is now available.
This is my first childrens' book, and getting it ready on time was one of the most demanding things I've ever done. I'm talking 18+ hour days for several weeks on end.
It was worth it though: there are already a bunch of...
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Jun.14.2011
“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” -Harper Lee
10 Favorite Books to Hook Boys on Reading
It’s the end of school, which can only mean one thing: SUMMER! And, I know for me as a mom, the onset of summer means FUN. But, I have three sons, ages...
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Sep.22.2010
So there's been a bit – well, more like a bunch – of back and forth on the title of my forthcoming nonfiction for middle-graders, most recently known as Strike Up The Band!
The book's a history of eight well-known American musical instrument makers: Zildjian (cymbals), Steinway (pianos),...
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Apr.14.2010
Wow! My favorite children's book? How is it possble to pick one book? As a former School Library Media Specialtist, I can't pick just one, so even though it's cheating, here is a list fo some of my favorites. A list of *all* my favorites would take too long<g>.
Young Adult
The Harry Potter...
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Nov.04.2009
Butt Wars By Andy Griffiths Age Range: ? ? ?
My seven year-old brought this book home. It was the party favor at a birthday party.
She was disappointed. Butt Wars? It sounded so boy boy boy.
I was puzzled. Butt in the title...of a middle grade?
I had to read it. Right after I convinced her...
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