Welcome to the AWESOME DOG 5000 VS. THE KITTY-CAT CYBER SQUAD by Justin Dean Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

 

About the Book:

Title: AWESOME DOG 5000 VS. THE KITTY-CAT CYBER SQUAD (Awesome Dog 5000 #3)

Author: Justin Dean

Pub. Date: May 4, 2021

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 224

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Heads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in another action-packed adventure with some upgrades. . .just in time to battle a new supervillain!

Time to level up the awesomeness! Ever since discovering Awesome Dog 5000, life for gamers Marty, Ralph, and Skyler has been one epic adventure! But Awesome Dog’s spectacular hero work has made front page news — and Mayor Bossypants is not happy about it. The mayor makes a plan to take down that robot dog. . . and anyone else who stands in his way. Which means Marty, Ralph, and Skyler are about to have a real-life Bossypants battle!

Attention, readers! This is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?

Want to replay the first adventure? Check out the first book: Awesome Dog 5000!

Praise for the Awesome Dog Series:

“A silly sugar rush of a story.”–Kirkus

PRAISE FOR AWESOME DOG 5000 (Book 1):

“An awesome ride! Go, dog, go!”–Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“This book will have kids barking for more adventures!” —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of Frazzled

“Made for fans of the zany humor of Andy Griffiths and Dav Pilkey.”–School Library Journal

“Amplifying silliness to new heights.”–Kirkus –This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Grab Books 1 & 2!

 

 

About Justin Dean:

Justin Dean is an award-winning writer of television commercials who has led national campaigns for brands such as South Park, Conan, and the Olympics. Now he writes bizarro and funny books for kids, too. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two kids. Unfortunately, they don’t have any robot pets (yet). Visit him at justinwritesbooks.com. You can also find him on YouTube under Awesome Draw 5000 and on Instagram @jddean5000.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of AWESOME DOG 5000 VS. THE KITTY-CAT CYBER SQUAD, US Only.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE STARTUP SQUAD Series by Brian Weisfeld & Nicole C. Kear Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Books:

Title: THE STARTUP SQUAD Series

Author: Brian Weisfeld & Nicole C. Kear

Pub. Date: THE STARTUP SQUAD 5/7/2019, FACE THE MUSIC 5/5/2020, PARTY PROBLEMS 5/4/2021

Publisher: Imprint

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 176

Find THE STARTUP SQUAD: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Find FACE THE MUSIC: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Find PARTY PROBLEMS: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

 

Brian Weisfeld, the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential, teams up with Fix-It Friends author Nicole C. Kear to present this middle-grade series about friendship and entrepreneurship.

Operating a lemonade stand is just the beginning for Resa, Harriet, Didi, and Amelia, as these savvy, business-minded schoolgirls learn that good business isn’t just about making a profit, but about making friends. Each book features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur.

Visit thestartupsquad.com for more information, inspiring profiles of savvy girls, and advice on launching your own small business!

Praise for The Startup Squad

“The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed–and reminds all of us that girls mean business!” –Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and #1 New York

Times bestselling author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

“An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls.” —Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series

” The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!” —Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org

“A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

“An enjoyable and diverse story highlighting friendship, entrepreneurship, and perseverance.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Teamwork and friendship are at the fore of this business-savvy series, which will hold particular appeal for girls struggling to find ways for their ideas to bloom.” —Booklist

 

REVIEW:The Startup Squad Series chronicles a savvy group of friends trying to make their way in the wolfs at a young age. Between tennis lessons, a wedding planner job, dog toys or a lemonade stand, these girls learn valuable lessons about how to run a business. They have the help of supportive parents and most of all, they have each other. We enjoyed reading about all of their adventures and mishaps, the life lessons learned along the way. Such a great set for girls in middle school! The covers are fun, and the whole series entertaining.

 

About Brian Weisfeld:

Brian Weisfeld has helped build a number of well-known billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. He is the Founder and Chief Squad Officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passions. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters.

 

You can check out thestartupsquad.com for more info.

 

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About Nicole C. Kear:

Nicole C. Kear lives in New York City with her husband, three firecracker kids and a ridiculously fluffy hamster. She’s the author of The Fix-It Friends chapter book series, as well as middle grade standalone Foreverland .

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copies of THE STARTUP SQUAD Series, US Only.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE LAST FALLEN STAR by Graci Kim Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Book:

Title: THE LAST FALLEN STAR

Author: Graci Kim

Pub. Date: May 4, 2021

Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 336

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Graci Kim’s thrilling debut about an adopted Korean-American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch clan family.

“Graci Kim does such an amazing job of blending Korean mythology into the modern world, I am now wondering how I ever lived without knowing all this cool information.”–New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan

Riley Oh can’t wait to see her sister get initiated into the Gom clan, a powerful lineage of Korean healing witches their family has belonged to for generations. Her sister, Hattie, will earn her Gi bracelet and finally be able to cast spells without adult supervision. Although Riley is desperate to follow in her sister’s footsteps when she herself turns thirteen, she’s a saram–a person without magic. Riley was adopted, and despite having memorized every healing spell she’s ever heard, she often feels like the odd one out in her family and the gifted community.

Then Hattie gets an idea: what if the two of them could cast a spell that would allow Riley to share Hattie’s magic? Their sleuthing reveals a promising incantation in the family’s old spell book, and the sisters decide to perform it at Hattie’s initiation ceremony. If it works, no one will ever treat Riley as an outsider again. It’s a perfect plan!

Until it isn’t. When the sisters attempt to violate the laws of the Godrealm, Hattie’s life ends up hanging in the balance, and to save her Riley has to fulfill an impossible task: find the last fallen star. But what even is the star, and how can she find it?

As Riley embarks on her search, she finds herself meeting fantastic creatures and collaborating with her worst enemies. And when she uncovers secrets that challenge everything she has been taught to believe, Riley must decide what it means to be a witch, what it means to be family, and what it really means to belong.

Praise for The Last Fallen Star

“The Last Fallen Star folds Korean culture as well as diaspora feelings into a magical adventure. The way Graci Kim takes traditions and lore and incorporates them into an exciting contemporary fantasy setting makes my heart soar as a Korean reader. This fantastical story is filled with heart and humor. Readers who love magical adventures, complex family relationships, and sisterhood—not to mention food!—should pick up THE LAST FALLEN STAR immediately!”—Kat Cho, internationally best-selling author of Vicious Spirits

“Korean mythology gets a modern twist in this rollicking adventure by debut author Graci Kim. From entering a secret temple by way of the fried chicken counter at H-Mart to summoning a goddess at the Santa Monica Pier, every chapter of this novel delights and surprises. At times laugh-out-loud hilarious, at times heartwarming and poignant, The Last Fallen Star will capture the imaginations of readers for years to come!”—Axie Oh, author of Rebel Seoul and Rogue Heart

“Reading The Last Fallen Star is like taking a course in Korean mythology taught by your favorite teacher ever—while riding a gigantic roller coaster beneath a sky filled with shooting stars! I loved following Riley’s thrilling adventures, and pass the bulgogi tacos, please.”—Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist for A Single Shard

“Like a true magician, Graci Kim intertwines Korean mythology with an all-too-relatable sister story in her heart-stopping adventure that’s sure to capture the heart of anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. You can’t help but root for plucky Riley Oh as she engages on a quest to find belonging and acceptance.” —Jessica Kim, author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

“I wish I could go back in time and hand this book to young Ellen. I would have loved it so much, because this was what I was missing in my life. Thank you, Graci, for writing it!”—Ellen Oh, author of The Dragon Egg Princess and the Spirit Hunters series

“The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim absolutely shines. Riley Oh’s positive voice is infectious and will have readers wanting to follow her adventures long after the last page is turned.” — Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series

 

REVIEW: Riley is an adopted daughter determined to feel less like an outsider. She wants to find her source of magic, whatever it may take. Her sister is up for initiation and together, they may have found an ancient secret to actviate Riley’s magic. But, at what cost? Full of twists of plot and Korean characters, this story takes place in LA, with nods to mythology. I loved the hidden worlds and portals hidden in every day locations as well as the quirky male sidekicks. It’s a perfect middle grae pick for AAPI Heritage month! Thanks Disney Hyperion for the copy as part of the official blog tour. Content: mild swearing, moderate violence, loss of parents, sibling.

 

About Graci:

Graci Kim is a Korean-Kiwi diplomat turned author who writes about the magic she wants to see in the world. The Last Fallen Star is her middle grade debut. In a previous life she used to be a cooking show host, and she once ran a business that turned children’s drawings into plushies. When she’s not lost in her imagination, you’ll find Graci drinking flat whites, eating ramyeon, and most likely hugging a dog (or ideally, many). She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Twitter @gracikim and Instagram @gracikimwrites.

 

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Giveaway Details: 

3 winners will win a finished copy of THE LAST FALLEN STAR, US Only.

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