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My Zombie Hamster by Havelock McCreely~ Giveaway

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my_zombie_hamsterMy Zombie Hamster
By Havelock McCreely
Ages 8-12
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published July 8th 2014
by EgmontUSA
ISBN 1606844911

 “Think Shaun of the Dead for a middle-school crowd.”—Publishers Weekly

“The perfect pick for readers who are interested in zombie action, but who are not ready for gore.”—School Library Journal

“Packed with references to action and sf movies, this comic horror zips along like a fluffy little rodent in an exercise ball. Minor gore will please Goosebumps fans.”—Booklist

A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Fans of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps Most Wanted series will grab this one right up.

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Matt Hunter and his buddies are looking forward to Christmas–actually, they’re looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt’s parents have other thoughts–they give him a fluffy little mammal, a hamster called Snuffles, for the holiday. And his grandmother makes it worse by giving him a hamster cage and wheel. But the hamster isn’t all that cute–at least not after part of its cheek and belly fall right off–without bothering it a bit!

And why is it staring at Matt with black beady eyes and a lean and hungry look? Say hello to Anti-Snuffles, the zombie hamster! Or better yet, run! This series combines middle-school readers’ passions: humor, animals, and scary stories, into one unbeatable package.

 

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One Copy of My Zombie Hamster.

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Emerald Ring Blog Tour and Author Interview with Dorine White

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Little Red Reads is pleased to be today’s stop on the official blog tour for 

Book Summary: Ordinary tween life turns upside down when Ancient Egypt intrudes on modern middle school life. Twelve year old Sara Guadalupe Bogus reads about adventures, but unexpectedly is drawn into one when a mystical emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra becomes stuck on her finger.
A series of burglaries spook Sara’s small Ohio hometown. Concluding that the root of all the crimes is the emerald ring, Sara realizes it’s up to her and her friends, Heidi and African exchange student Kainu, to save the town and protect Cleopatra’s legacy. Filled with magic, the ring thrusts Sara into a world filled with nightmares, allows her to shape shift into an Egyptian cat and battle assassins.

Author Interview…

Best all time books and or movies? 

Star Wars movies!

Do you have a playlist of songs you listen to while writing or for inspiration? 

I actually can’t write to music. I have to be able to picture the scene unfolding in my mind to write it down.

Give us a nutshell of your current works in progress.

I am doing NaNoWriMo right now. I am working on a YA fantasy that involves a young man named Kyler who must defeat an evil tyrant and its pet Griffin.

Any signings or events coming up?

I am doing two library NaNoWriMo events this month, but what I am most excited about are my upcoming school visits. My first two are booked for December and I can’t wait to get those kids excited about books.

Where is your dream vacation or writing retreat? 

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii. A dream spot would be somewhere near the water.

Paper or ebook?

 Paper. I like to hold a book in my hands and turn the pages. I do use my nook because some times I just can’t wait to read the next book.

Favorite bookstore, library?

I don’t have a specific one. I love bookstores in general. I could spend all day just bumming around and looking at books. I think one with a magical children’s section would be my favorite.

Your favorite character in the Emerald Ring and why?

I love both Sara and Heidi. Sara because she is based on my niece and every time I read the story I see her in my mind. I like Heidi because she is spunky and not afraid to put herself out there.

Author Bio: My name is Dorine White. I am a children’s author and a book reviewer. I grew up back East in Maryland and attended BYU in Utah. I have a BA in Humanities with an interest in Art History and French. Currently I live in the beautiful, yet rainy Northwest with my husband and 6 children.

 My first book in The Cleopatra’s Legacy series, The Emerald Ring, was published by Cedar Fort Books on May 14, 2013. It is a middle grade fantasy novel that involves Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, and a magic emerald ring. Please check out the “My Books” page for more info.

 I am a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and the PNWA (Pacific Northwest Writers Assoc.).

Author Website- http://www.dorinewhite.com/
Blog- The Write Path- http://www.dorinewhite.blogspot.com/
Twitter @Dorinewhite- https://twitter.com/DorineWhite
Facebook Author Page- https://www.facebook.com/dorinewhite

Purchase:

Giveaway: Dorine is giving away one paperback copy of The Emerald Ring to a lucky winner in the US or Canada. Enter using the Rafflecopter below.


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Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman Book Giveaway From Harper Children’s

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Harper Children’s is giving away a copy of Neil Gaiman’s newest book, Fortunately,  the Milk over on their Tumblr page! 

“I bought the milk,” said my father. “I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: T h u m m t h u m m. I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road.”


“Hullo,” I said to myself. “That’s not something you see every day. And then something odd happened.”


Find out just how odd things get in this hilarious story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Skottie Young.


Click on over here to enter! Good Luck.