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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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Guinea Dog 3 By Patrick Jennings Giveaway

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guinea_dog_3Guinea Dog 3
By Patrick Jennings
Ages 8-12
Publication Date: August 5, 2014

“Youngsters will eagerly jump in for another fast, fun read.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Another cute and laugh-out-loud entry in the series.”—School Library Journal

An award-winning, hilariously funny middle-grade series about guinea pigs who act like other pets will move its author, Patrick Jennings, into the ranks of much-loved writers, such as Louis Sachar and Andrew Clements.

When Rufus, Murphy, Lurena, and their pets go camping, they meet Pedro, a shy boy who seems afraid of just about everything–especially the water. One thing leads to another and the kids go into a nearby town to buy him a pet to cheer him up–a guinea pig, naturally. Yet what they bring home may look like a guinea pig, but it can swim–like an otter!

Guinea Dog has appeared not only on many state lists, but on county and school district lists as well. Here are just some of its appearances: Hawaii NeNe Award Nominee, Washington State Sasquatch Award Nominee, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Honor, Florida Sunshine State Master List, Kansas Winner of the William Allen White Award, Colorado Children’s Book Award Nominee, New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award Master List, and Texas’s Cy-Fair Horned Toad Tales List.

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About the AuthorRichard_jennings

As a kid Patrick Jennings was afraid of African black mambas and tigers. He grew up in Northwestern Indiana.

He got his first pair of glasses when he was eight, and always wished he had a nickname like his friend, Mike, who didn’t need glasses. Mike was called “Tiger” by everyone, even the teachers. Wow.

Patrick Jennings encourages you to call him “Tiger,” or, if you wish, “Tigersnack.” Both names are hidden inside his name, as are “Rat,” “Ratpick,” and “Stinking Carp,” none of which he wishes to be called. “Jetpack,” however, is acceptable.

Before he became a professional writer, Tigersnack was a paperboy, a busboy, a fry cook, a hoddy, a record store clerk, a courier, a teacher, and a librarian. Tiger has since published twenty-one books for young readers. Can you find them somewhere on this site? He bets you can.

Jetpack’s books have featured such creatures as electric dogs, rocket cats, grebes, coots, kangaroo rats, werewolves, scorpions, horses grown from seed, delphine aliens, teenagers, snakes, guinea dogs, ferrets, and actors.

He’s still afraid of black mambas.

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