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THE LOST LANGUAGE by Claudia Mills Tour and Giveaway

October 25, 2021 By Heather Leave a Comment

Little red reads is excited to be hosting a spot on the THE LOST LANGUAGE by Claudia Mills Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Book:

Title: THE LOST LANGUAGE

Authors: Claudia Mills

Pub. Date: October 12, 2021

Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 304

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

The quest to save the words of a dying language – and to find the words to save what may be a dying friendship – lies at the heart of this exquisite verse novel.

Sixth grader Betsy is the one who informs her best friend, Lizard, that thousands of the world’s languages are currently threatened by extinction; Betsy’s mother is a linguistics professor working frantically to study dying languages before they are lost forever. But it is Lizard who, gripped by the magnitude of this loss, challenges Betsy, What if, instead of WRITING about dying languages, like your mom, you and I SAVED one instead?

As the girls embark on their quest to learn as much as possible of the near-extinct language of Guernésiais (spoken on the Isle of Guernsey, off the coast of France), their friendship faces unexpected strains. With Lizard increasingly obsessed with the language project, Betsy begins to seek greater independence from her controlling and charismatic friend, as well as from her controlling and charismatic mother. Then tragedy threatens Betsy’s life beyond what any words can express, and Lizard does something unthinkable.

Maybe lost friendships, like lost languages, can never be completely saved.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Reviews:

★ “Betsy’s first-person narration is engaging and will speak to the many young readers who feel quashed by stronger personalities all around them. . . . The novel ends on a realistic, satisfying note as Betsy’s family moves forward—together—and she and Lizard reach a new understanding.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review

★ “Mills writes in free verse here rather than her familiar prose, but her keen insight into dynamics and character remains evident, and the compact, accessible phraseology deftly distills the portrayals.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred Review

“Conveyed in the first-person perspective, Bumble’s epiphanies and observations are crystallized through concise language and evocative descriptions . . . while her evolving emotions surrounding her parents and Lizard are as eloquently conveyed as her growing understanding of the world.”—Publishers Weekly

“Told through Betsy’s delicate voice in verse, this title addresses issues such as parental depression, the aftermath of attempted suicide, cultural ramifications of indigenous languages, controlling friendships, and alcoholism. . . . [Betsy] discovers a healthier friendship with another classmate and . . . her surge of maturity brings her belief in her own inner strength and ability.”—School Library Connection

“Through well-drawn characters, this skillfully paced story thoughtfully addresses the need to be truly seen in our important relationships. . . . A sincere exploration of humanly imperfect love.”—Kirkus Reviews

 

 

About Claudia Mills:

Claudia Mills has written many children’s books, including 7 x 9 = Trouble!, the Franklin School Friends series, The A9er-School Superstar series, and Zero Tolerance. She recently received the Kerlan Award for her contribution to children’s literature. She was a professor of philosophy for more than two decades at the University of Colorado and is now a faculty member in the graduate programs in children’s literature at Hollins University. Dr. Mills lives in Boulder, Colorado.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE LOST LANGUAGE, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/18/2021

Rockstar Book Tours

Kickoff Post

10/18/2021

Kait Plus Books

Excerpt

10/19/2021

Jazzy Book Reviews

Excerpt

10/19/2021

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

10/20/2021

I’m Shelfish

Excerpt

10/20/2021

Jaime’s World

Excerpt

10/21/2021

Nonbinary Knight Reads and Reviews

Review

10/21/2021

BookHounds Ya

Excerpt

10/22/2021

The Reading Wordsmith

Review

10/22/2021

@curlygrannylovestoread

Review

Week Two:

10/25/2021

Not In Jersey

Review

10/25/2021

Little Red Reads

Review

10/26/2021

The Bookwyrm’s Den

Review

10/26/2021

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Review

10/27/2021

Feed Your Fiction Addiction

Review

10/27/2021

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review

10/28/2021

Two Points of Interest

Review

10/28/2021

Lifestyle of Me

Review

10/29/2021

Books and Zebras

Review

10/29/2021

The Momma Spot

Review


Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming Tour and Giveaway

August 31, 2021 By Heather Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb  by Candace Fleming Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Book:

Title: THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Author: Candace Fleming

Pub. Date: September 7, 2021

Publisher: Scholastic Focus

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 304

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

Award-winning and critically acclaimed author Candace Fleming presents the edge-of-your-seat true story of the search for Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Western public’s belief that the dig was cursed, and the battle for ownership of the treasures within.

During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings.

His tomb was also said to be cursed.

Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits — a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist — worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun’s tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh’s resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?

 

REVIEW: What a fascinating book! When I was younger I wanted to be an archeologist and this book fed right into those dreams. With historic photos, maps, diagrams, artifacts and stories the author has fully fleshed out the backstory behind finding the ancient Egyptian tombs. I enjoyed reading about the men involved in the expeditions, including the workers. Also included are black pages with myths, legends and tales of cursed objects and supernatural activity surrounding the tombs. With an air of Raiders of the Lost Ark, the book is factual and historically correct for students of all ages. Thanks so much to the publisher for the sneak peek of Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb. All thoughts are my own.

 

About Candace:

Candace Fleming awarded herself the Newbery Medal in fifth grade after scraping the gold sticker off the class copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond and pasting it onto her first novel—a ten-page, ten-chapter mystery called Who Done It? She’s been collecting awards (her own, not Elizabeth George Speare’s) ever since.

Today, Candace is the versatile and acclaimed author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize honored The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of the Russian Empire; Boston Globe/Horn Book Award-winning biography, The Lincolns; the bestselling picture book, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!; the Sibert-Award-winning Giant Squid; and the beloved Boxes for Katje. She contributed the chapter on Katharine of Aragon to Fatal Throne. Photo credit: Michael Lionstar.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

8/24/2021

Kait Plus Books

Excerpt

8/25/2021

The Momma Spot

Review

8/25/2021

Lifestyle of Me

Review

8/26/2021

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt

8/27/2021

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

8/27/2021

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review

8/28/2021

YABooksCentral

Interview

Week Two:

8/29/2021

Log Cabin Library

Excerpt

8/29/2021

BookHounds ya

Review

8/30/2021

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

8/31/2021

Little Red Reads

Review

8/31/2021

Jaime’s World

Excerpt

9/1/2021

Locks, Hooks and Books

Review

9/2/2021

@lexijava

Excerpt

9/3/2021

Two Points of Interest

Review

9/4/2021

hauntedbybooks

Review

9/4/2021

Enjoyingbooksagain

Review

Week Three:

9/5/2021

The Bookwyrm’s Den

Review

9/6/2021

Books and Zebras @jypsylynn

Review


TRICK OR TREAT, CRANKENSTEIN by Samantha Berger & illustrated by Dan Santat Tour

August 19, 2021 By Heather Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the TRICK OR TREAT, CRANKENSTEIN by Samantha Berger & illustrated by Dan Santat Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: TRICK OR TREAT, CRANKENSTEIN

Author: Samantha Berger & Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: August 17, 2021

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 40

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

Even the grumpiest kiddos will cheerfully gobble up this the delicious follow-up to Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine! 

This year, Crankenstein’s favorite day of all—Halloween—has gone rotten! Creepy-cool costumes, super-scary jack-o’-lanterns, and loads of candy have been RUINED by costume disasters, pumpkin-carving nightmares, and a terribly untimely toothache! MEHHRRRR!!! Can Halloween be saved, or will today turn into the crankiest Halloween in history?

Samantha Berger’s beloved “crankster” character confronts all the wicked tricks and treats of Halloween in this bucket full of laughs, illustrated by bestselling, award-winning artist Dan Santat.




Grab the other books in the CRANKENSTEIN series now!

CRANKENSTEIN

CRANKENSTEIN VALENTINE

 



About Samantha Berger:

Samantha Berger has written many picture books, including Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine, What If…,and Rock What Ya Got. She is a three-time Emmy-nominated television writer and former editorial director and vice president of animated shorts for Nickelodeon. When she isn’t writing, she’s doing voice-overs and helping rescue dogs. Samantha lives in sunny California, and she invites you to visit her at samanthaberger.com.

 

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About Dan Santat:

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We there Yet?, and After the Fall. He has also illustrated many other picture books, including Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger, as well as Lift and Drawn Together by Minh Lê. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets, and he invites you to visit him online at dantat.com.

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will receive a Finished Copy of TRICK OR TREAT, CRANKENSTEIN, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

8/16/2021

YABooksCentral

Excerpt

8/17/2021

Rajiv’s Reviews

Review

8/18/2021

BookHounds YA

Review

8/19/2021

Little Red Reads

Excerpt

8/20/2021

The Momma Spot

Review

Week Two:

8/23/2021

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review

8/24/2021

@minnesota_mailer

Review

8/25/2021

@curlygrannylovestoread

Excerpt

8/26/2021

She Just Loves Books

Review

8/27/2021

@kristens.reading.nook

Review


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