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Quintessence Blog Tour and Giveaway

July 27, 2020 By Heather Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the QUINTESSENCE by Jess Redman Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About the Book:

Title: QUINTESSENCE

Author: Jess Redman

Pub. Date: July 28, 2020

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 384

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

Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks started a week later, and they haven’t stopped—even though she told her parents that they did. Every day she feels less and less like herself.

Then Alma meets the ShopKeeper in the town’s junk shop, The Fifth Point. The ShopKeeper gives her a telescope and this message:

Find the Elements.

Grow the Light.

Save the Starling.

That night, Alma watches as a star—a star that looks like a child—falls from the sky and into her backyard. Alma knows what it’s like to be lost and afraid, to long for home, and with the help of some unlikely new friends from the Astronomy Club, she sets out on a quest that will take a little bit of astronomy, a little bit of alchemy, and her whole self.

QUINTESSENCE is a stunning story of friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you.

Book Trailer:

Review: Quintessence is a coming of age tale. Alma and her family have relocated to a new town and she is out of place. Something in her being is missing. She feels drawn to a tower in town owned by an old bearded man and wander in one day. Accepting his repurposed astronomy tool may be the key to rediscovering who she is. Exploring anxiety, PTSD and navigating junior high in a new town, Quintessence wraps up a transformation of inner light in a whimsical tale of science.

About Jess:

Jess Redman is a therapist and author of books for young readers with FSG/Macmillan. Her first book, THE MIRACULOUS, was a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of 2019, an Amazon Best Book of 2019, and was called “layered, engaging, and emotionally true” in a Kirkus starred review. Her second book, QUINTESSENCE, releases on July 28th. The book was featured in OwlCrate Jr.’s subscription box and was described as “a fanciful adventure with a rich emotional core and a fairy tale” by Publishers Weekly. Her third book, THE ADVENTURE IS NOW, is scheduled for publication in May 2021. Redman currently lives in Florida with her husband, two young children, an old cat named SoulPie, and a fish named Annie.

Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of QUINTESSENCE, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/27/2020	Little Red Reads	Review
7/27/2020	BookHounds YA	Interview
7/28/2020	Nerdophiles	Review
7/28/2020	The Try Everything	Review
7/29/2020	Hurn Publications	Review
7/29/2020	Jotted by Jena	Review
7/30/2020	Rajiv’s Reviews	Review
7/30/2020	onemused	Review
7/31/2020	Do You Dog-ear?	Review
7/31/2020	She Just Loves Books	Review

Week Two:

8/3/2020	PopTheButterfly	Review
8/3/2020	TheReadingCornerforAll	Review
8/4/2020	Here’s to Happy Endings	Review
8/4/2020	Twirling Book Princess	Excerpt
8/5/2020	Book-o-Craze	Review
8/5/2020	Wonder Struck	Review
8/6/2020	notinjersey	Review
8/6/2020	Two Chicks on Books	Interview
8/7/2020	Two Points of Interest	Review
8/7/2020	Kait Plus Books	Excerpt

Orphan Eleven Blog Tour and Giveaway

July 15, 2020 By Heather Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ORPHAN ELEVEN by Gennifer Choldenko Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About the Book:

Title: ORPHAN ELEVEN

Author: Gennifer Choldenko

Pub. Date: May 26, 2020

Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 320

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

Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn’t speak anymore; silence is her protection.

The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn’t find her voice, she’ll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

Review: It isn’t often that a middle grade title hooks me from page one and hold my interest, but Orphan Eleven did just that. The main character suffers from selective mutism and has to overcome her communication barriers as well as a wounded self-image. The element of surprise being that she and her runaway friends are picked up by the circus. The time period and challenges they live in add depth to the story. I enjoyed the adventures they experience as well as the tenacity shown by Lucy.

About Gennifer:

With more than 2 and a half million books sold, Choldenko’s best known Tales from Alcatraz series, has been called “A cornerstone series in contemporary children’s literature.” Al Capone Does My Shirts—the first book in the series—was a Newbery Honor Book and the recipient of twenty other awards. All four books in the series were Junior Library Guild selections and garnered many starred reviews. Gennifer’s newest novel: Orphan Eleven will be out May 26. Publisher’s Weekly has said this about Orphan Eleven: “This uplifting tale of hope, survival and belonging has all the ingredients to become a beloved middle grade book.” Gennifer lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her loyal husband and naughty dog.

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of ORPHAN ELEVEN, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/13/2020	Twirling Book Princess	Excerpt
7/13/2020	Forever Lost in Literature	Excerpt
7/14/2020	For the Love of KidLit	Excerpt
7/14/2020	Trapped Inside Stories	Excerpt
7/15/2020	Little Red Reads	Review
7/15/2020	Jazzy Book Reviews	Excerpt
7/16/2020	JaimeRockstarBookTours	Instagram Stop
7/16/2020	Jaime’s World	Excerpt
7/17/2020	TheReadingCornerforAll	Review
7/17/2020	Two Chicks on Books	Interview

Week Two:

7/20/2020	Lifestyle of Me	Review
7/20/2020	popthebutterfly	Review
7/21/2020	Do You Dog-ear?	Review
7/21/2020	Krisha’s cosy corner	Review
7/22/2020	Rajiv’s Reviews	Review
7/22/2020	BookHounds YA	Interview
7/23/2020	Two Points of Interest	Review
7/23/2020	Log Cabin Library	Excerpt
7/24/2020	Books and Zebras @jypsylynn	Review
7/24/2020	Hurn Publications	Excerpt

BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN Blog Tour and Giveaway

July 10, 2020 By Heather Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN by C.R. Stewart Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About the Book:

Title: BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN (Britfield Series, Book I)

Authors: C.R. Stewart

Pub. Date: July 1, 2019

Publisher: Devonfield Publishing

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 394

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

Britfield & the Lost Crown is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series for middle school and young adult readers. It will inspire children to engage both their creativity and their critical thinking skills as they encounter actual places, authentic characters, and exciting but realistic events in seventeen action-packed chapters.

Based on family, friendship, loyalty, and courage, Britfield & the Lost Crown and its hero, Tom, take readers on an epic adventure across England – from the smoldering crags of Yorkshire to the heart of London and, finally, to the magnificent shores of Dover.

With help from his best friend, Sarah, and a hot air balloon, Tom flees Yorkshire, escaping from Weatherly Orphanage and the clutches of a relentless detective, in pursuit of the truth about himself and his heritage: Are his parents still alive? Is he the true heir to the British throne? As Tom and a memorable cast of both heroic and dastardly characters unravel a royal mystery that could change the course of history, readers are taken on a breathless journey to a surprise ending that will leave them clamoring for more .

Built on more than seven years of extensive research and development, Britfield & the Lost Crown creates a real world that readers can embrace as it weaves accurate geography, literature, architecture, and history into its fast-paced story. With stimulating language and active writing, Britfield engages the reader from the first pages and doesn’t let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion.

Reviews for BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN

“The story was everything the cover promised. I felt like I was in a kid version of Mission Impossible. I was on the edge of my seat with narrow escapes, daring plans and unexpected adversaries.”- Reader Views Kids, Autumn, Age 14

“Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart’s novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents.”- Parents’ Choice Awards – Gold Medal

“In this series opener, Stewart offers nearly nonstop action, with escapades both perilous and amusing, and exhilarating hairsbreadth escapes. The conspiracy is bold and compelling while the plot folds in intriguing facts about British culture, history, and famous sites.”- Kirkus Reviews

“A perfect mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters with historical references scattered along the way. Stewart’s clever narrative draws you in and doesn’t let you go till the end!”
– Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews, Dawn Weaver – 5 Stars

“A joy to read to the very last page, Britfield & The Lost Crown is a high-spirited saga, enthusiastically recommended for personal and public library young adult fiction collections.”- Midwest Book Review

“An Intriguing first-in-series read that is sure to capture the attention of the middle grade and young adult crowd. Britfield weaves plot, texture, storytelling, and fascinating characters into a winning combination and enriching experience.”- Chanticleer Book Review – 5 Stars

“This fast-paced, vivid tale has many twists and turns which keep tween readers turning the pages,”- Eric Hoffer Award

“A thrilling tale with loads of adventure and unexpected twists that will captivate youth audiences. Recommended for home and school libraries.”- Children’s Literary Classics – Gold Medal

“This is a far-flung adventure story that will readily interest the target audience. Stewart writes in clear, descriptive prose and integrates alluring and novel details that at times harkens back to an earlier era, an effect that offers an element of timelessness to the storytelling.”- The Booklife Prize

“Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it!!
-Hannah, Age 13, Kids’ Book Buzz – 5 Stars

“Narrator Ian Russell carries listeners along for a thrilling, fast-paced adventure about two kids, Tom and Sarah, who run away from a bleak Yorkshire orphanage. Pursued by a determined police detective, they face even more danger when Tom discovers a clue about his ancestry that may link him to the royal family and a plot to eliminate his bloodline–including him. With varied accents and voices, Russell transports listeners to England and brings each character to life. As hot-air balloon crashes, several narrow escapes, and a white-knuckle chase through London ensue, Russell ramps up the pace of his narration, making the danger all the more palpable.”– Audiofile Magazine

Tom and Sarah’s adventures are masterfully narrated by award-winning voice actor Ian Russell, who provides memorable voices to all the tale’s characters. Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart’s novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents.”
– Parents’ Choice Foundation – Gold Medal Award

Book Trailer:

About C.R.:

Born in Newport Beach, California, C. R. Stewart has twenty years of experience writing fiction, nonfiction, and movie screenplays. His areas of expertise also includes film and media production, global strategy, and international marketing.

“Britfield & The Lost Crown was conceived as an idea over 10 years ago while enduring a boring finance seminar. It started as a sketch of a hot air balloon with a young boy and girl trapped inside. From this simple drawing sprang the entire concept and story for Britfield.”

C.R. Stewart received a Bachelor of Arts in British Literature and European History from Brown University; did post- graduate work at Harvard University; earned an MBA from Boston College; and is pursuing a Master of Science in Advanced Management and a PhD in Strategy.

Now based in San Diego, C.R. Stewart is a strong supporter of education and the arts. He enjoys world travel, reading, riding, swimming, sailing, tennis, and is currently on a National School Book Tour with Britfield & The Lost Crown speaking to students on the importance of creativity!

Giveaway Details:

5 winners will receive a signed finished copy of BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN & a poster, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/6/2020	Log cabin Library	Excerpt
7/6/2020	BookHounds YA	Excerpt
7/6/2020	JaimeRockstarBookTours	Instagram Stop
7/7/2020	Day Leitao	Excerpt
7/7/2020	Shortie Says	Excerpt
7/8/2020	that_little_bookowl	Excerpt
7/8/2020	Book-o-Craze	Excerpt
7/8/2020	Book-o-Craze	Instagram Stop
7/9/2020	Rajiv’s Reviews	Review
7/9/2020	Rajiv’s Reviews	Instagram Stop
7/9/2020	Miss Elizabeth	Review
7/10/2020	Little Red Reads	Review
7/10/2020	She Just Loves Books	Review

Week Two:

7/13/2020	Momfluenster	Instagram Stop
7/13/2020	Momfluenster	Spotlight
7/13/2020	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt
7/14/2020	Books and Zebras @jypsylynn	Review/Instagram Stop
7/14/2020	Bri’s Book Nook	Review
7/15/2020	Jazzy Book Reviews	Excerpt
7/15/2020	A Dream Within A Dream	Excerpt
7/16/2020	The Try Everything/jenifer_reads	Excerpt
7/16/2020	jenifer_reads	Instagram Stop
7/16/2020	Hurn Publications	Review
7/17/2020	Fazila Reads	Excerpt
7/17/2020	Fazila Reads	Instagram Stop

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