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Review + Giveaway- Pingo and the Playground Bully by Brandon Mull

October 23, 2012 By Heather Leave a Comment

Pingo and the Playground Bully
by Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published October 9th 2012
by Shadow Mountain
ISBN 1609071786
Book Source: Publisher
5 stars
Book description from Amazon:  In first grade, Chad and his imaginary friend, Pingo, meet other kids and their imaginary friends: Gary protects the galaxy with Sparky the robot; Tiffany helps save the day with Awesome Girl; and Dustin can hide Mr. Bob in his pocket. One recess, after defeating a clan of lava monsters, Chad and his friends decide to have a contest to see which imaginary friend is the smartest or the strongest or the sneakiest. However, when Jeremy, the schoolyard bully, and his imaginary friend, Grunt, decide to prove that they re the best, Pingo saves the day by befriending Jeremy and Grunt and inviting them on an adventure down the Amazon River. We’re all good at different things, and that makes friendship fun. Let s go play! A delightful, full-color picture book about the power of kindness and the importance of including others.

Heather’s review: Chad and his imaginary friend Pingo are now in the second grade and things are heating up on the playground. It’s a battle of the fittest, smartest and toughest imaginary friend–a competition to prove who is best. And poor Pingo keeps coming in second. He’s not a fan of competition which only proves who is best at certain things. Plus the kids and their imaginaries have a problem on their hands with the bully Grunt and his keeper Jeremy.

Pingo steps in to save the day in his own unique way. I loved this book with its message on friendship and bullying. It is perfect for young children to learn how to act before they hit the second grade. It would be a wonderful read aloud in pre school-first grade. The illustrations are incredible! I loved book one and I’m a fan of book two. Once again five stars to Pingo.

About the author:  Brandon Mull resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and three children. He spent two years living in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile where he learned Spanish and juggling. He once won a pudding eating contest in the park behind his grandma’s house, earning a gold medal. Brandon is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series and The Candy Shop War.”

Find out more about author Brandon Mull on Goodreads/ Website/ facebook
The Giveaway: Shadow Mountain has offered one hardback copy of Pingo and the Playground Bully to our readers. US only.

Rafflecopter is down so we will make this one simple! Comment below for your chance to enter.

Candy Shop War Two Launch Party With Brandon Mull

October 4, 2012 By Heather Leave a Comment

Brandon Mull has a new book coming out in his Candy Shop War series on October 23, 2012 and to celebrate Deseret Book is throwing a huge party October 26th at Thanksgiving Point Gardens

3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, Utah 84043
 
Candy Shop War (Vol. 2): Arcade Catastrophe book launch party with Brandon Mull

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Free carnival-style games, with KSL’s Read Today and Shadow Mountain Publishing!

5:00 – 5:15 p.m – Marshmallow war! Kids participating will pelt marshmallows at Brandon and his team as they wind through an obstacle course to collect a gauntlet located at the very end of the course.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Signing with Brandon Mull, inside the Thanksgiving Point Gardens Visitors Center

Hope to see you there!

Book Details:
The Candy Shop War, Vol. 2: Arcade Catastrophe
by Brandon Mull
Hardcover 416 pages
Expected publication: October 23, 2012

by Shadow Mountain Publishing

ISBN 1609071794

Learn more on Goodreads/ Deseret Book

Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion ARC Giveaway

July 5, 2012 By Heather 1 Comment

Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion
by Brandon Mull
Hardcover, 528 pages
Publication Date: March 13, 2012
by Aladdin
ISBN 1416997946
Book Source: Publisher
5 Stars

Book Summary: The second epic installment of Brandon Mull’s #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy series! After the cliffhanger ending of A World Without Heroes, Jason is back in the world he’s always known—yet for all his efforts to get home, he finds himself itching to return to Lyrian. Jason knows that the shocking truth he learned from Maldor is precious information that all of his friends in Lyrian, including Rachel, need if they have any hope of surviving and defeating the evil emperor.
Meanwhile, Rachel and the others have discovered new enemies—as well as new abilities that could turn the tide of the entire quest. And as soon as Jason succeeds in crossing over to Lyrian, he’s in more danger than ever. Once the group reunites, they strive to convince their most-needed ally to join the war and form a rebellion strong enough to triumph over Maldor. At the center of it all, Jason and Rachel realize what roles they’re meant to play—and the answers are as surprising as they are gripping. 

About the author:  Brandon Mull resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and three children. He spent two years living in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile where he learned Spanish and juggling. He once won a pudding eating contest in the park behind his grandma’s house, earning a gold medal. Brandon is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series and The Candy Shop War.”
Find out more about author Brandon Mull on Goodreads/ Website/ facebook
Read our 5 star review here
The Giveaway: Little Red Reads is giving away our ARC of Seeds of Rebellion.
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