Faces of the Dead by Suzanne Weyn #review

When Marie-Therese, daughter of Marie Antoinette, slips into the streets
of Paris at the height of the French Revolution, she finds a world much
darker than what she's ever known.



When Marie-Thérèse Charlotte
of France learns of the powerful rebellion sweeping her country, the
sheltered princess is determined to see the revolution for herself.
Switching places with a chambermaid, the princess sneaks out of the
safety of the royal palace and into the heart of a city in strife.



Soon
the princess is brushing shoulders with revolutionaries and activists.
One boy in particular, Henri, befriends her and has her questioning the
only life she's known. When the princess returns to the palace one night
to find an angry mob storming its walls, she's forced into hiding in
Paris. Henri brings her to the workshop of one Mademoiselle Grosholtz,
whose wax figures seem to bring the famous back from the dead, and who
looks at Marie-Thérèse as if she can see all of her secrets. There, the
princess quickly discovers there's much more to the outside world - and
to the mysterious woman's wax figures - than meets the eye.



My Review:

This was not quite what I thought it would be when I chose to read and review this story.  Parts of it were difficult to read and annoying as it dealt with Voodoo and witchcraft and damage to dead friends and loved ones.  I started out becoming interested in the characters and the story as well as the historical aspects of the book, but soon found I was only reading to try to get to the end to see what happens.  Overall I wasn't as thrilled with this story by the time the story was over and would not read it again.

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The Adventures of Don and the White Animals by Meir Eshel #review

The main character of the book is a six year old boy named Don White.
Don is gifted with a mysterious power: from birth, he has the ability to
communicate with animals of all kinds, especially with the white
animals which have a birthmark on

their right limbs – same as the one
Don has on the palm of his right hand.



When Don realizes his powers, he nominates himself as the "Ambassador of
all animals" and fights for their rights in a naive yet glorious way,
as only a child can do.



The animals not only gather around Don but also come to his rescue in
times of troubled and attack his attackers in spectacular, curious,
amusing and nonviolent ways.





My Review:

This story is cute and has that fun fantasy type feel that many younger children enjoy.  The main character is simple and innocent in his childish thoughts and his affinity for animals makes the story a fun read for younger kids. Many times when Don is in trouble of some kind, his animal friends find a way to rescue him.

As an adult reader, I just found the wording stilted and without a good flow.  It seems to have been written by someone that does not have English as a first language.  I found some of the story frustrating to read with the many, many commas instead of correct punctuation.  Overall I would recommend this for younger readers who love fantasy, animal stories, and have great imaginations.  Parents may tire of this story quickly though.

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Prince Iggy & the Tower of Decisions ~ #Review

Summary: Kirkus Reviews called the second
book in the Adventures of Price Iggy, “a satisfying sequel to a
memorable first book featuring an unprepossessing hero who might just
become a household name.” This quirky and fast paced story with 30+
illustrations is ideal for middle grade readers and adults looking for a
different kind of hero. Foreword Clarion wrote “delightful, adventurous
story…Fynn uses this volume to

address adolescent anxiety and
self-doubt.” and IndieReader concluded Prince Iggy and the Tower of Decisions “offers excitement and surprises to keep young readers engaged.”




Iggy and his friends set sail for the Rose Kingdom. But Iggy isn’t
sure if he has what it takes to really be a prince. Well, he’s about to
find out…




When the Lucky Rose 2 blasts off into space, Iggy meets the Rose Star
and literally has an out-of-body experience. And that’s just the
beginning. His adventures include confronting a hungry shark
face-to-face, dancing in a live-or-die talent competition, and battling a
blue dragon with very clean teeth.




And when Iggy finally makes it to the Rose Kingdom, Queen Victoria
refuses to give up the throne. If Iggy wants to become ruler of the Rose
Kingdom, he must enter the Tower of Decisions. Only problem is, very
few people make it out alive…





My Review:

I'm afraid I wasn't overly fond of this second book in the Prince Iggy series.  There is much mention of death of dying and I just don't think it is the best for younger readers.  Although I did find it humorous at times as is in the manner of the author's writing style and continues the story line from the first book Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of the Naysayer, I just couldn't quite get into this one as well.  Now, being a parent and not a pre-teen or middle grade reader might have something to do with how I view this book of course.  I can see middle grade boys enjoying this adventure, but I think it would be best for those 12 and older due to some of the difficult situations mentioned in the story.  This story also ends with a cliffhanger keeping the reader coming back for more.

About the Author: Aldo Fynn

Aldo Fynn enjoys writing wacky, fantastical stories. Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer is his debut novel. It’s the first book in the Adventures of Prince Iggy
Series. He’s also written two wacky, laugh-out-loud picture books. He
lives under his desk and promises he won’t come out until Book 3 in the
series is complete. Which is a shame because his desk is based in Los
Angeles, where it’s sunny and 70 degrees most of the year.

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Free Amazon download on March 7th: Under the Shadow of Darkness by James and Issa Cardona

Free Amazon download on March 7th: Under the Shadow of Darkness by James and Issa Cardona






Magician’s apprentice Bel, along with a wise cracking wizard, must journey under the shadow of darkness to try to discover how the fabric of reality has been rent, tearing open a gateway to the underworld and allowing the dead to walk among the living. Who did it and why? Was it

intentional? Can they defeat them? Can they close the rift? Can a teenager learning the ways of magic and an ancient archmage long past his prime stop the darkness, close the breach and save all reality?

My review: 

Tired of Harry Potter? Under the Shadow of Darkness is a different take on magic, complete with valuable life lessons, Christian principles, and a good dose of humor! When dead ghoul-like creatures start stalking the living, Bel and his master Nes’egrinon are faced with a twofold problem: how do you protect the living by finding the access path the dead currently have, and how do you do find...well...anything when faced with an eternal darkness? 

With daylight no longer breaking through, Bel and his crabby master are forced along a dark, treacherous journey that tests the limits of their magic. And, yes, I got this book for free-but so can you! Free Amazon downloads available on Friday, March 7. Don’t miss out!

James Cardona has written five books as yet, two non-fiction works and three young adult science fiction novels, and is planning on writing many, many more. For his fiction, James tries to make his words come alive by pouring real-life experiences into his characters such that many of the details described in his books actually happened and are told from the perspective of someone who was actually there. He also enjoys integrating a hard science approach to his science fiction, feeling that all aspects of his story telling, although perhaps not currently possible, could happen once our technology evolves.

James enjoys all things that can unleash the creative process including the typical drawing, painting and creative writing and the not-so-typical such as robotic design and writing computer code. He loves tinkering with computers, electronics and building robots and is the Lead Engineer for FIRST Robotics Team 316, a High School Robotics team operating out of Salem Community College. 

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{Review} Division of the Marked by March McCarron

Division of the Marked by March McCarron

For all of written history, on the day of Da Un Marcu, fifty boys and girls across the three kingdoms are marked. They become a class apart from society. Taken to join their brothers and sisters, the Chisanta, they enter a culture of knowledge-keepers, martial artists, and possessors of strange and wonderful abilities. 

When Yarrow discovers himself marked, he feels lost and

lonely; until he meets Bray, a spirited and curious girl with whom he feels uncommonly connected. As the two of them become familiar with their new lives, unaccountable events unsettle the peace. A mysterious murder leaves the Chisanta in confusion. Odder still, one of the fifty children never arrives. In the years that follow, more and more children of the Chisanta go missing. 

Ten years later, the devastating truth comes to light. The death of a young marked girl is uncovered. Yarrow and Bray—separated for a decade and grown apart—are thrust back together to investigate the crime. Can they overcome their differences to save the fate of their kind and the peace of the nation?

My review:  

If you’re a fantasy reader in search of a story with an outstanding plot, this one’s for you! 

As the reader, you will get completely lost in the Chisanta world. We meet a cast of well-crafted characters who, despite possessing certain superhuman abilities, never become your cliché heros. What I found especially intriguing was how their newfound abilities reflect the exact opposite of a former weakness in each character. No capes, no light swords here: their powers include an immaculate perception to details, the ability to detect lies, as well the knowledge of your loved ones’ feelings. The book is quite philosophical in parts, and a very cleverly written mystery. I was thrilled to learn a sequel is in the works! 

March McCarron grew up outside of Philadelphia. She earned a BA in English, and—useless degree in hand—went on to wait tables and sell used cars. More recently, she moved to South Korea with her husband, where she teaches English at a private academy. Aside from writing, she loves travel, craft beer, folk music, and all things geek.

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CFBA Book Tour ~ The Ether: Vero Rising by Laurice E. Molinari

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

The Ether: Vero Rising


Zonderkidz (February 4, 2014)



by

Laurice E. Molinari




ABOUT THE BOOK

The Fiercest of Warriors? Vero Leland always suspected he was different from others his own age, ever since his childhood attempts to fly. But he never could have predicted the truth---or how much his life was about to change. Soon after his twelfth birthday, Vero learns he is a guardian angel and is abruptly transported to the Ether, the spiritual realm that surrounds the earth. 





Yet before he can be counted among these fierce warriors, Vero must learn to master his growing powers, competing with other angels-in- training and battling demonic creatures known as maltures as well as mythical creatures such as the leviathan. 



Until his instruction is complete, Vero needs to alternate between the Ether and his regular life. If he survives training and accepts his destiny---a destiny he did not choose---he must leave everything behind, including his family and the life he loves. Meanwhile, an evil is growing---the maltures are rising, and Vero appears to be their target. 





If you'd like to read the first chapter of The Ether: Vero Rising, go HERE.




Enjoy the book trailer:

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Laurice
Elehwany Molinari, a veteran film and TV writer in Hollywood for over
two decades, has penned over thirty scripts for various studios and
networks. Her very first feature script, written while a fellow at the
American Film Institute, became Columbia Picture’s critically acclaimed
children’s classic, My Girl. She went on to pen The Brady Bunch Movie and The Amazing Panda Adventure.
Laurice lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, the
City of Angels, where her lifelong love for our heavenly guardians
inspired her to write a book about them in the ETHER series.

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Review of Just Ella by Annette K. Larsen on Mom Loves 2 Read

Just Ella by Annette K. Larsen  

Book Summary:



A Proper Romance



Ariella was only looking for a distraction, something to break up the monotony of palace life. What she found was a young man willing to overlook her title and show her a new and vibrant way of life. But when her growing feelings for Gavin spiral out of control and clash with the expectations of her station, she will discover that the consequences of her curiosity are far more severe than she’d imagined.



I watched in helpless horror as two guards hauled Gavin to his feet and dragged him from the room. My voice was frozen, unable to protest as another guard took hold of my arm, leading me upstairs. From the confines of my room, I stared into the darkness beyond my window, hoping to catch one more glimpse of Gavin. He was gone, and I wondered if he would have been better off if he had never met me.



I write clean romance. Why? Because that’s what I love to read, but over the years I’ve discovered it’s quite a challenge to find good clean romance. I believe it’s a genre that many people are looking for and too few authors are writing. My first novel, Just Ella, took me many years to write because I wanted it to be more than just a cutesy love story. I wanted it to have depth, to feel genuine. Hopefully I succeeded, but you’ll have to be the judge.

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My Review:

This is a fun and sweet romance.  An intriguing story that is a great twist on the traditional Cinderella that I grew up with.  This Ella is much more enthusiastic and headstrong and is out to find adventure where ever she can find it.  It has great depth and the characters are likable and fun loving.  I enjoyed this book and would love to read more by this author.





 Author Annette K. Larsen

I was born in Utah, but grew up in Flagstaff Arizona and St. Louis Missouri, the fifth of seven children. I attended college at Southern Virginia University and Brigham Young University where I studied English and Theater. I now live in Idaho with my husband and four children. I have Charlotte Bronte to thank for the courage to write novels. After being bombarded with assigned reading about women who justified abandoning either their families or their principles in the name of love, I had the great fortune of reading Jane Eyre. And that was it: finally a heroine who understood that being moral and making the right choice was hard, and sometimes it hurt, but it was still worth it. After rereading it several years later, I realized that if I wanted more books to exist with the kinds of heroines I admired, then I might as well write a few myself. My books are about women who face hard choices, who face pain and rejection and often have to sacrifice what they want for what is right. The consequences are often difficult or unpleasant, but it the end, doing what’s right will always be worth it. I believe there is no substitute for good writing or good chocolate. Fortunately, one often leads to the other.

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$100 Book Blast Giveaway ~ Angus MacBain and the Island of Sleeping Kings by Angela Townsend

Angus MacBain and the Island of Sleeping Kings

 Angus MacBain is unaware that his ancestral roots hail from an ancient sect of Scottish kings. When his dying grandfather gives him a dragon pendant, thirteen-year-old Angus learns of a legacy that will take him across an ocean to the island of Iona and thrust him into a heritage he did not know he had.



He soon discovers that his mother, whom he had believed dead, is really a seal fairy, in hiding from a dangerous enemy. To save her, Angus must undergo a perilous journey of destiny and power to battle an evil Dacian knight and those who serve him. With only his family shield and the advice of a wizened vampire hunter to protect him, Angus must navigate dangerous terrain and dark enemies, in a land where the past and the present mingle, and sleeping kings wake.

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Author Angela Townsend

 Angela Townsend was born in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Missoula, Montana. As a child, Angela grew up listening to stories told by her grandparents, ancient tales and legends of faraway places. Influenced by her Irish and Scottish heritage, Angela became an avid research historian, specializing in Celtic mythology. Her gift for storytelling finally led her to a full time writing career.


Angela divides her time between writing, playing Celtic music on her fiddle, and Irish dancing. She resides in Northwestern Montana, with her two children Levi and Grant.


Angela's novel, “Amarok,” was published in November 2012 by Spencer Hill Press. It has been on Amazon’s best seller list in three categories, and was reviewed by the School Library Journal.
“Amarok” is available in print and audio editions through Amazon.com as well as at large chain stores, including Walmart.

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BookBlast Giveaway


 

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Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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The Emerald Ring by Dorine White ~ Book Tour Blast & $50 Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

Sara Bogus's life turns upside down when she discovers an emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra. The fun of discovering the ring's unique abilities turns to fear when she finds out a dangerous cult bent on restoring Rome to power is after the ring. Forced to choose between keeping the ring and saving her friends, Sara learns the price of bravery in this electrifying read!


The Emerald Ring is a middle grade fantasy novel.


  

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Praise for Emerald Ring:

 

"Filled with fun, magic, mystery, and history, The Emerald Ring and spunky sleuth Sara will have you racing on a pulse-pounding trail that reaches all the way to Ancient Egypt."- Kevin Emerson, author of The Oliver Nocturne series, and The Fellowship for Alien Detection.
 



"The Emerald Ring is a whirlwind adventure that transports the reader into the mysterious world of Ancient Egypt. A great choice for those who love mythology and magic. " - Suzanne Selfors, author of The Sweetest Spell, Smells Like Dog series, and many more.
  



"The Emerald Ring is an exciting and mysterious fantasy featuring fast-paced action, a scary villain, and a spunky young heroine." - Suzanne Williams co-author of The Goddess Girls Series.
  



"The Emerald Ring is a not-so-run-of-the-mill middle grade fantasy novel laced with mystery and intrigue. It has just enough surprises to keep kids turning the page to see what happens next. The author has a real knack with "kid lingo" and has used diverse cultures to her advantage. Definitely a book I can recommend with confidence."- Laurisa White Reyes author of The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter


  

Author Dorine White
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Humanitites. I am a member of the SCBWI and the PNWA. I write middle grade and YA fantasy. My first book, The Emerald Ring, will be published in 2013 by Cedar Fort Books.


  

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BookBlast Giveaway

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash 

Ends 10/15/13


  

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Review of Midnight Masquerade by Marcia Lynn McClure on Mom Loves 2 Read

Midnight Masquerade


Stavos Voronin was not as blind-eyed as many nobles and royals. Evony’s physical gestures—even the simplest movement of her hands—revealed that she had not always been destitute. The same was true of the children—of their polished manners and the boy’s knowledge of horses and tendency to be bold and fearless of strangers.

Ah yes, Stavos enjoyed a good mystery. After all, interest in the inexplicable circumstances surrounding the royals of Abawyth was the very thing that had lured him to the kingdom—the enigma of Abawyth’s twelve sleepy princesses. And yet now—now his mind was all the more intrigued. Not only was the obscurity of what had caused the profound and baffling torpidity of Abawyth’s princesses laid out before him, but also he found his curiosity intensely piqued over the riddle surrounding the very lovely Evony and her siblings.

As Stavos strode through the village resting on the outskirts of Abawyth Castle, his mind reeled with possibilities. His musings were drawn back to why he had come to Abawyth at all—to solve the conundrum surrounding the twelve beautiful princesses of Abawyth kingdom—to solve the seemingly impenetrable crux and thereby win the hand of one of Abawyth’s princesses, as his father, King Letholdus of Ethiarien, had commanded.

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My Review:

I decided to sign up for this book tour due to the blurb about the book.  It sounded like a fun book to read.  I love remakes of classic Fairy Tales and this one did not disappoint.  I loved this re-do of the 12 Dancing Princesses story and especially loved the "prince" in this version.  The princess and her siblings in hiding was a wonderful way to capture a reader's attention, especially this reader!  I love the whole story, the adventure and mystery and the budding romance that is not supposed to be.  What a wonderful imagination this author has! 

This is one Fairy Tale that has definitely taken a detour from the Disney version and had a much appreciated upgrade to YA fantasy fiction.  I definitely recommend this for ages 15 and up and for any fairy tale, YA, fantasy lover or anyone who enjoys a book that can grab the readers' attention from beginning to end! 

Author Marcia Lynn McClure does it again with another masterpiece of fiction!

Author Marcia Lynn McClure


Marcia Lynn McClure’s intoxicating succession of novels, novellas, and e-books, has established her as one of the most favored and engaging authors of true romance. Her unprecedented forte in weaving captivating stories of western, medieval, regency, and contemporary amour void of brusque intimacy has earned her the title “The Queen of Kissing.”

Marcia, who was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has spent her life intrigued with people, history, love, and romance. A wife, mother, grandmother, family historian, poet, and author, Marcia Lynn McClure spins her tales of splendor for the sake of offering respite through the beauty, mirth, and delight of a worthwhile and wonderful story.

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my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and
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Keeper of Reign Book Excerpt & Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

Welcome to Mom Loves 2 Read - today I have a great book to spotlight for you. - I have not yet read it myself, but it sounds like an interesting fantasy adventure - check it out then feel free to enter the author sponsored giveaway!

Keeper of Reign

 


Books written in blood. Most are lost, their Keepers with them. A curse that befell a people. A Kingdom with no King. Life couldn’t get more harrowing for the Elfies, a blend of Elves and Fairies. Or for sixteen-year-old Jules Blaze. Or could it?
For Jules, the heir of a Keeper, no less, suspects his family hides a forgotten secret. It was bad enough that his people, the Elfies of Reign, triggered a curse which reduced the entire inhabitants to a mere inch centuries ago. All because of one Keeper who failed his purpose. Even the King’s Ancient Books, did not help ward off that anathema.
Now, Gehzurolle, the evil lord, and his armies of Scorpents, seem bent on destroying Jules and his family. Why? Gehzurolle’s agents hunt for Jules as he journeys into enemy land to find the truth. Truth that could save him and his family, and possibly even reverse the age-long curse. Provided Jules doesn't get himself killed first.


 

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Excerpt:

THE WARNING GRANDPA gave had
frightened Jules then, as it did now.

“Jules, the days are coming,”
Grandpa Leroy had said, that bleak day as they sat before the fireplace. “One
day, Gehzurolle will intensify his efforts against us. Beware of that day.”

Picking up his Ancient Book,
Grandpa read, “Suspecting the lives of the now insignificant Fairy Elves will
be restored to the former glories they once enjoyed, the Scorpents and their
leader, Gehzurolle, the Lord of Shadows, will be driven to distraction. After
many failed attempts to annihilate the Race throughout the centuries,
Gehzurolle will scheme to extinguish every inhabitant of the land because
finally a Keeper has invited him into our Kingdom. He will spare no Elfie. Not
even those who work for him.’”

“But which Keeper would do
something like that?”

“One who’s desperate. When you
see the signs, Jules, you must flee. You and everyone in our family.
Immediately!”

“But why, Grandpa?”

“Because it means he’s close to
succeeding. He will seek us Keeper families first because without the Keepers
and our Books our Kingdom cannot survive. I entrust this knowledge to you for
you will take over from your mother as Keeper of the Book, just as she’d taken
over from me.” His grandfather’s gentle blue eyes locked with Jules’s own green
ones.

“But how will I know when this
will happen?”

“The Ancient Book says thieves
will come to steal—so beware. But these are no ordinary burglars, Jules. They
will destroy everything in their path. Whatever happens they mustn’t get our
Book.”

 










Author Emma Right



Emma Right is a happy wife and homeschool mother of five living in the Pacific West Coast of the USA. Besides running a busy home, and looking after their five pets, which includes two cats, two bunnies and a Long-haired dachshund, she also writes stories for her children. She loves the Lord and His Word deeply, and when she doesn't have her nose in a book, she is telling her kids to get theirs in one.


Right worked as a copywriter for two major advertising agencies and won several awards, including the prestigious Clio Award for her ads, before she settled down to have children. 

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Princess Sophia and the Frog 3 ~ A children's ebook review on Mom Loves 2 Read

A wonderful fairy tale about friendship and happiness:




Princess Sophia is a little princess who has everything a little princess could wish for: 
a big castle with many things inside.
However, she is bored and wants to fly to the moon.
One day a little frog comes by and helps her fly high up into the sky.
 



They
come to land on different planets, where Sophia learns about feelings.
She also learns that she can choose what mood she surrounds herself
with, as this will impact her own.
 



After her return to the castle she realizes that all she needs to be happy is to be surrounded by good friends.



Join Princess Sophia in her pursuit of happiness.

Can be purchased in English at Amazon.com

and in German at Amazon.com 

My Review:

This is an adorable ebook that most little ones will enjoy.  The beautifully illustrated pictures capture a young child's imagination as the story of this royal fairy tale unfolds.  This is a story of friendship, happiness and adventure.  Although I did like it and my youngest enjoyed reading it over and over, it was a story that is about feelings and about being happy with what you have and not always wanting more.  It is an adorable ebook that little ones will enjoy,though I personally didn't care for the frog that kept turning into a flying umbrella.  Not sure why this bothered me, but it did although I must say that it is a unique look at the princess and frog fairy tale..  I do like this author and have read a few of her books.  This is not my favorite of hers but is still a cute ebook for very young children - I recommend it for ages 1 up to 6.

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Storm Clouds by M.E. Sutton ~ Book Tour and GIVEAWAY on Mom Loves 2 Read

Storm Clouds

Hero’s Sword Vol. 2

by M.E. Sutton

Genre: fantasy -middle
grade

Publisher:
Delabarre Publishing

Date of
Publication: April 24, 2013

ISBN: 9781619410558

ASIN: B00CIUR7HO

Number of pages: 76

Word Count: ~24,000

Cover Artist: Jen
Domani

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Book Description:

Eighth-grader
Jaycee Hiller is beginning to fear she only imagined her trip to Mallory. But
when a rainy afternoon leaves her with hours of playing Hero’s Sword, her
favorite video game, she finds herself drawn back into the game – literally.

STORM CLOUDS is the
exciting second volume of the HERO’S SWORD saga – chronicling Jaycee Hiller’s
trials in eight grade, and her exciting adventures in Mallory, the setting of
her favorite video game. Jaycee enters the video game realm via a special
controller and is caught up in the action of this fantasy realm.

In STORM CLOUDS, a
valuable jewel belonging to the neighboring estate of Devin, the Sapphire Star,
is missing, stolen at the Fall Consortium. Lady Starla stands accused of the
theft. Devin’s demands are clear: return the Star or they will take it back by
force.

Now it’s up to Lyla
Stormbringer to find the Star and the thief. before Mallory finds itself at
war.

My Review:

Storm Clouds is the second book in the Hero's Sword series by M.E. Sutton.  It was
a quick and fun read, through a bit predictable at times. It is written well, and is simple and easy to follow for middle grade and even a bit younger kids. It is packed full of action and adventure and was fun to read.  I was not sure how much I would enjoy reading a book about a girl who gets sucked into a video game world, but it made this an interesting and unique story.  I think many middle grade kids will enjoy reading about a kid their age falling into their favorite video
game and living out the fantasy.  It is perfect for kids who enjoy using their imaginations to escape the real world at times (and better to read about video games than to spend all day playing them!)



About the Author:

A software
technical writer by day, Mary Sutton has been making her living with words

for
over a decade. She writes the Hero’s Sword middle-grade fantasy series as M.E.
Sutton, and The Laurel Highlands Mysteries series as Liz Milliron. She lives in
Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and two children.

Website: http://marysuttonauthor.com

Blog: http://theresabodyinthelibrary.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/mary_sutton73

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorMarySutton

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6588083.M_E_Sutton

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