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THE DRAGON THIEF by Zetta Elliott Tour and Giveaway

January 26, 2021 By Heather Leave a Comment

 

Little Red Reads is happy to be hosting a spot on the THE DRAGON THIEF by Zetta Elliott Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Enter the giveaway below!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE DRAGON THIEF (Dragons in a Bag #2)

Author: Zetta Elliott, Geneva B (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: January 12, 2021

Publisher: Yearling Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 176

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

STEALING A BABY DRAGON WAS EASY! HIDING IT IS A LITTLE MORE COMPLICATED, IN THIS SEQUEL TO REVIEWER FAVORITE ‘DRAGONS IN A BAG’.

Jaxon had just one job – to return three baby dragons to the realm of magic. But when he got there, only two dragons were left in the bag. His best friend’s sister, Kavita, is a dragon thief!

Kavita only wanted what was best for the baby dragon. But now every time she feeds it, the dragon grows and grows! How can she possible keep it a secret? Even worse, stealing it has upset the balance between the worlds. The gates to the other realm have shut tight! Jaxon needs all the help he can get to find Kavita, outsmart a trickster named Blue, and return the baby dragon to its true home.

 

Grab the other book in the series!

Dragons in a Bag

 

Review: What a fun premise! Dragons in Brooklyn, a Ma who’s a witch and a transport machine in the middle of a downtown park. Zetta Elliott leads middle grade readers on a quest to find and capture baby dragons all while avoiding time traps and tricksters. Jaxon has so may discoveries about himself, his heritage and his potential. Time travel can be dangerous! Fast paced and easy to read fantasy with colorful characters. We loved it!

 

About Zetta:

I’m a Black feminist writer of poetry, plays, essays, novels, and stories for children. I was born and raised in Canada, but have lived in the US for over 20 years. I earned my PhD in American Studies from NYU in 2003; I have taught at Ohio University, Louisiana State University, Mount Holyoke College, Hunter College, Bard High School Early College, and Borough of Manhattan Community College. My poetry has been published in New Daughters of Africa, We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, the Cave Canem anthology The Ringing Ear: Black Poets Lean South, Check the Rhyme: an Anthology of Female Poets and Emcees, and Coloring Book: an Eclectic Anthology of Fiction and Poetry by Multicultural Writers. My novella, Plastique, was excerpted in T Dot Griots: an Anthology of Toronto’s Black Storytellers, and my plays have been staged in New York, Cleveland, and Chicago. My essays have appeared in School Library Journal, Horn Book, and Publishers Weekly. My picture book, Bird, won the Honor Award in Lee & Low Books’ New Voices Contest and the Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers. My young adult novel, A Wish After Midnight, has been called “a revelation…vivid, violent and impressive history.” Ship of Souls was published in February 2012; it was named a Booklist Top Ten Sci-fi/Fantasy Title for Youth and was a finalist for the Phillis Wheatley Book Award. My YA novel, The Door at the Crossroads, was a finalist in the Speculative Fiction category of the 2017 Cybils Awards, and my picture book, Melena’s Jubilee, won a 2017 Skipping Stones Honor Award. I received the Children’s Literature Association’s Article Award for my 2014 essay, “The Trouble with Magic: Conjuring the Past in New York City Parks.” I am an advocate for greater diversity and equity in publishing, and I have self-published numerous illustrated books for younger readers under my own imprint, Rosetta Press; 3 were named Best of the Year by the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature, and Benny Doesn’t Like to Be Hugged was a first-grade fiction selection for the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Dragons in a Bag, a middle grade fantasy novel, was published by Random House in 2018; the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) named it a Notable Children’s Book. Its sequel, The Dragon Thief, was named a Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 by CBC Books. Say Her Name, a young adult poetry collection, was published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in January 2020; A Place Inside of Me: a Poem to Heal the Heart from FSG was named a 2021 Notable Poetry Book by the National Council of Teachers of English. I currently live in Evanston, IL.

Click here if you’re not sure how to pronounce my name.

I’m represented by Johanna Castillo of Writers House.

Photo credit: me!

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Find out about the illustrator Geneva B HERE!


Giveaway Details:

3 lucky winners will win a finished copy of THE DRAGON THIEF, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

1/18/2021

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

1/19/2021

Thepagesinbetween

Excerpt

1/20/2021

BookHounds YA

Review

1/21/2021

She Just Loves Books

Review

1/22/2021

Nay’s Pink Bookshelf

Review


Week Two:

1/25/2021

Nerdophiles

Review

1/26/2021

Little Red Reads

Review

1/27/2021

Midnightbooklover

Review

1/28/2021

The Bookwyrm’s Den

Review

1/29/2021

Momfluenster

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The Real McCoys Series Blog Tour and Giveaway

November 8, 2019 By Heather Leave a Comment

Title: THE REAL MCCOYS (The Real McCoys #1)

Author: Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: November 7, 2017

Publisher: Imprint

Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook

Pages: 336

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

Her name’s Moxie. Moxie McCoy.

Bold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world’s greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case–but she’s forced to fly solo now that her best friend (and crime-solving partner) has moved away.

Moxie must interview her classmates–both as potential new best friends and as possible suspects. She finds clues and points fingers but can’t save the owl on her own. Enter Moxie’s little brother, Milton. Quiet, cautious, and boring as a butter knife, he’s a good listener.

Can the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century?

Title: THE REAL MCCOYS: TWO’S A CROWD (The Real McCoys #2)

Author: Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: November 6, 2019

Publisher: Imprint

Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook

Pages: 336

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Real McCoys!

When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She’s the doer. He’s the thinker. She’s the heart. He’s her heartburn.

Moxie’s friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive—along with more questions. Who sent them? What do they mean? Is the world on the brink of collapse?

Milton and Moxie are the perfect problem-solving team…if only they could get along.When their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to identify the mysterious Squiggler first—while learning the hard way that two McCoys really are better than one.

With energetic illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr’s Two’s a Crowd is a vivaciously funny and irresistibly heartfelt mystery for young readers.

An Imprint Book

“A marvelous standalone sequel that will inspire random acts of kindness.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“An outstanding, truly unique reading experience.” —Booklist

Praise for The Real McCoys:

“Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal … An exceptional book.” —Booklist, starred review

“Delightfully topsy-turvy…readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An ingenious new series…an innovative reading experience that surprises and delights. Wordplay, witty descriptions and visual jokes abound.” —The Washington Post

“Swanson and Behr have created a gem with this hilarious elementary-level read with graphic novel tendencies.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“This clever, funny, delightful book is just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than one–especially when they belong to Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr.” —Andrea Beaty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ada Twist Scientist

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Title: THE REAL MCCOYS: WONDER UNDERCOVER (The Real McCoys #3)

Author: Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: November 5, 2019

Publisher: Imprint

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 352

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

In the third book in the critically acclaimed middle-grade series about mystery-solving siblings, Moxie McCoy, fourth grade detective, goes undercover.

Moxie joins the Wonder Scouts to investigate a suspected saboteur in the badge competition. She’s never liked the Wonder Scouts, but once she joins the group, Moxie becomes enchanted with earning badges herself!

Meanwhile, someone has broken into Tiddlywhump’s Local House of History, and it’s up to Moxie’s little brother, Milton, to begin his own investigation.

Can this irrepressible detective duo crack two different cases?

Richly illustrated and laugh-out-loud funny Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr’s Wonder Undercover is a must-have for young readers.

There are more mysteries in The Real McCoys series:
The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys: Two’s a Crowd
The Real McCoys: Wonder Undercover

An Imprint Book

Our Thoughts:

The Real McCoys Series features Moxie, a sassy fourth grader who is on case with her little brother Milton. Intelligent and inquisitive, the dynamic duo crack mysteries at home and at school. Our emerging reader loves the illustrations and format. Graphic novels are his go-to right now. We did find a few of the words to be a bit long and difficult for middle graders. You will need a dictionary 🙂 We would love to see Milton take a more central role in the future since our son is looking forward to a male main character in the series. The Real Mc Coys is holding our interest. We can’t wait to make it through all of the books. Thanks to Rockstar Book Tours, the authors and publishers.


About Robbi & Matthew: 

WE ARE MATTHEW SWANSON AND ROBBI BEHR—

A WRITER/ILLUSTRATOR, HUSBAND/WIFE, TASKMASTER/LOAFER DUO

WE LIVE AND WORK AND MAKE STUFF TOGETHER IN THE HAYLOFT OF AN OLD BARN ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND.

Combining Robbi’s illustrations and Matthew’s words, we run two small presses— Idiots’Books (illustrated picture books for adults) and Bobbledy Books, (a picture book and music club for kids). Together, we have published more than 60 volumes, including titles with Macmillan, Chronicle Books and LB Kids. We speak, teach, and run workshops on collaboration and creative entrepreneurship (with appearances at TEDx, Mom 2.0,Alt Summit, and ICON7). And we blog about our ongoing adventures in creative mishap.

Website

ROBBI BEHR

is an illustrator/print maker/commercial salmon fisherwoman who earned a BA from Williams College and an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she is not drawing stuff or eating ice cream or watching sappy late-90s chick movies, she is, in all likelihood, fast asleep.

FOLLOW ROBBI:

 Twitter | Facebbok | Instagram | Pinterest | Goodreads 

MATTHEW SWANSON

is a writer/art director/blues harmonica player who has so far failed in every attempt to be swashbuckling. He managed to secure a BA from Williams but was summarily rejected from every MFA program to which he applied—thus emboldening Robbi to remind him almost daily that he is a master of nothing.

FOLLOW MATTHEW:

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE REAL MCCOYS SERIES, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/4/2019 Lifestyle Of Me Review
11/4/2019 Life Within The Pages Review
11/5/2019 Cuz I’m a Nerd Review
11/5/2019 For the Love of KidLit Excerpt
11/6/2019 Here’s to Happy Endings Review
11/6/2019 Bookhounds YA Excerpt
11/7/2019 Inspired by Savannah Review
11/7/2019 A Gingerly Review Review
11/8/2019 A Dream Within A Dream Review
11/8/2019 Little Red Reads Review

Week Two:

11/11/2019 Reading Is My SuperPower Review
11/11/2019 Hurn Publications Review
11/12/2019 DWantsToRead Review
11/12/2019 Jypsylynn Review
11/13/2019 Savings in Seconds Review
11/13/2019 Wonder Struck Review
11/14/2019 Nerdophiles Review
11/14/2019 Southern Girl Bookaholic Review
11/15/2019 Two points of interest Review
11/15/2019 BookishRealmReviews Review

The Fire Keeper Blog Tour and Giveaway

October 31, 2019 By Heather Leave a Comment

Title: THE FIRE KEEPER

Author: J.C. Cervantes, Irvin Rodriguez (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: September 3, 2019

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 432

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

Zane Obispo’s new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can’t control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan); there’s a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hell hound; and he doesn’t know what to do with his feelings for Brooks. One day he discovers that by writing the book about his misadventures with the Maya gods, he unintentionally put other godborn children at risk. Unless Zane can find the godborns before the gods do, they will be killed. To make matters worse, Zane learns that Hurakan is scheduled to be executed. Zane knows he must rescue him, no matter the cost. Can he accomplish both tasks without the gods detecting him, or will he end up a permanent resident of the underworld?

In this cleverly plotted sequel to The Storm Runner, the gang is back together again with spirited new characters, sneaky gods, unlikely alliances, and secrets darker than Zane could ever have imagined. Secrets that will change him forever.

About J.C.:

J.C. Cervantes is the New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Runner, The Fire Keeper, and Tortilla Sun. Her books have appeared on national lists, including the American Booksellers Association New Voices, Barnes and Noble’s Best Young Reader Books, and Favorite MG Science Fiction/Fantasy Top Ten Books, as well as Amazon’s Best Books of the Month. She has earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the New Mexico Book Award, and the Zia Book Award.

J.C. lives in New Mexico (otherwise known as the Land of Enchantment) can read, write, and talk backwards, always roots for the underdog, and believes in magic.

Her work is represented by Holly Root at Root Literary.

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE FIRE KEEPER, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/1/2019- A Backwards Story– Review

10/2/2019- A Gingerly Review– Review

10/3/2019- Lifestyle of Me– Review

10/4/2019- Caffeine and Composition– Review

Week Two:

10/7/2019- Polish & Paperbacks – Review

10/8/2019- fictitious.fox– Review

10/9/2019- Riddle’s Reviews– Review

10/10/2019- Read. Eat. Love.– Review

10/11/2019- A Bookish Dream– Review

Week Three:

10/14/2019- Novel Novice– Excerpt

10/15/2019- book briefs– Review

10/16/2019- Wonder Struck– Review

10/17/2019- PopTheButterfly Reads– Review

10/18/2019- Fyrekatz Blog– Review

Week Four:

10/21/2019- Feed Your Fiction Addiction– Review

10/22/2019- BookHounds YA– Review

10/23/2019- The Layaway Dragon– Review

10/24/2019- Savings in Seconds– Review

10/25/2019- Kait Plus Books– Review

Week Five:

10/28/2019- Do You Dog-ear?– Review

10/29/2019- dwantstoread– Review

10/30/2019- That Georgia Gypsy– Review

10/31/2019- Little Red Reads- Review

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