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  • All Pets Allowed by Adele Griffin

    All Pets Allowed by Adele Griffin

    All Pets Allowed Blackberry Farm 2

    All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm 2 by Adele Griffin

    Release: August 31st 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
    Source: Algonquin Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, Indiebound

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    New dog, no tricks!

    All Becket Branch has one birthday wish—a dog.  Dogs are outgoing and friendly, and they live life loud, just like Becket.  But Becket’s twin, Nicholas, wants a pet more like him a peaceful, quiet indoor cat. When their parents take them to the shelter to choose a dog and a cat, it should be Becket’s biggest BEAUTIFUL ALERT ever. But Becket’s dream dog, Dibs, turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch. Meanwhile, Nicholas’s kitty, Given, loves being the center of attention. And it likes greeting visitors to Blackberry Farm.

    Can Becket and Nicholas learn how to love Dibs and Given as they are even if they aren’t exactly the pets the twins dreamed of?

    It has beautiful  black-and-white drawings throughout by award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham . As such ,this second volume of the Blackberry Farm series offers a gentle message . And it is about embracing new friends who may not match preconceived expectations.

    About the Author:

    Adele Griffin is the acclaimed author of Tell Me No Lies and Be True to Me, as well as Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be, both finalists for the National Book Award. She lives with her husband and children in Brooklyn, New York. You can find her online at adelegriffin.com or on Twitter: @adelegriffin..

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    All Pets Allowed Review:

    The Bedazzling Branch family is back with our adorable heroine Becket as she deals with a new pet in her life.

    What I like about this series is its feel-good aspect. It is refreshing to read a simple book about family values in farm life, and I like how the author captured them in the story. I enjoyed Becket in this book and felt she had become more mature from book one. It is always nice to see characters showing growth in the series. Becket seems to take on more responsibility as she starts caring for Dibs. More than that, I liked how protective she was of her brother when he finds a dead mouse and needs her help.

    Moreover, the author also imparts lovely messages in the story about patience and persistence. Even though Dibs is challenging to manage, Becket never gives up trying her best to teach him and make him better. Yes, she does get down when she sees how Given is adapting quickly, but I loved how the author positively wrote her. Also, the author shows how strong a family can work together in a structured manner. On a side note, I also liked the concept of “weeding and needing.” The author also progresses the story nicely, where Becket gets a shock towards the end.

    Similar to the previous book, the illustrations by LeUyen Pham are beautiful and blend with the storyline nicely. Overall, “All Pets Allowed” is a lovely addition to the “Blackberry Farm” series. I hope the author continues to write many more in the series.

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    All Pets Allowed Blackberry Farm 2

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm 2 by Adele Griffin Blog Tour hosted by Algonquin Tours. 

     

     

  • The Becket List: A Blackberry Farm Story by Adele Griffin

    The Becket List: A Blackberry Farm Story by Adele Griffin

    The Becket List

    The Becket List: A Blackberry Farm Story by Adele Griffin

    Release: April 2nd 2019
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
    Source: Algonquin Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, Indiebound

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    Adventure and discover with the bold and intrepid Becket Branch when her family’s move from city to a country farm means big changes!

    Everything is changing for Becket Branch. From subways to sidewalks to safety rules, Becket is a city kid born and raised. Now the Branch family is trading urban bustle for big green fields and moving to Gran’s farm, where Becket has to make sense of new routines from feeding animals to baling hay. And as much as Becket loves to yell “Beautiful Alert!” there’s a lot about the countryside that is just plain odd.

    But Becket is ready to put her own spin on country life. Whether selling her mouth-puckering lemonade, feeding hostile hens, or trying to make a best friend of her new neighbor Frieda Franca, Becket is determined to use her city smarts to get a grip on farm living. Laugh and learn with Becket as she mucks through the messy, exuberant human experience of change she didn’t ask for, in a story that sparkles with quirky characters and lasting connections.

    About the Author:

    Adele Griffin is the acclaimed author of Tell Me No Lies and Be True to Me, as well as Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be, both finalists for the National Book Award. She lives with her husband and children in Brooklyn, New York. You can find her online at adelegriffin.com or on Twitter: @adelegriffin..

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    The Becket List: A Blackberry Farm Story Review:

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    What an adorable middle-grade story “The Becket List” was, and a great start to the “Blackberry Farm” series.

    Firstly, I would like to compliment the author for developing such a creative concept for a series. Most popular middle-grade books deal with fantasy, magic, or other subgenres. It is refreshing to see a middle-grade story revolve around a family adjusting to the farm life from the city.

    I adored the way the author wrote Becket. She is so excited to move to Blackberry Farm but soon realizes that things don’t go the way she planned. On the other hand, her brother Nicholas adapts wonderfully. It was nice to see how the kids transition to their new lives and make friends. I enjoyed reading about all the members of the family. The author also adds humor when Becket has trouble with the farm animals. It was also interesting to see how their friends, the Fairs, reacted to farm life when they visited.

    There are other reasons to appreciate this book too. For instance, the story has some heartfelt moments where Becket deals with a death in the family. The author also makes the chapters stand out by adding Becket’s checklist, which would catch the attention of a younger reader. Similarly, the illustrations by LeUyen Pham are adorable and blend with the story beautifully!

    Overall, “The Becket List” is an adorable realistic fiction children’s book that would entertain young ones.

    Book Tour Schedule

    All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm 2 by Adele Griffin Blog Tour hosted by Algonquin Tours. 

     

     

  • The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson

    The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson

    The Magic of Found Objects

    The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson

    Release: August 1st 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
    Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Audible, B&N

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    Phronsie Linnelle’s  conception was at Woodstock in a serendipitous liaison between a free-spirited hippie and a farmer’s son . And came into the world  with magical wonder flickering in her DNA and rationality knit into her bones. All her life she’s struggled  between the two. But now due betrayal of both love and the once idolized  mother, she wins her rational side

    So when her best friend from childhood proposes that they give up on romance and marry each other, Phronsie agrees. Who better to spend your life with than your best friend? Maybe the connection they already have is love. Maybe there’s no falling . But immediately after they announce their engagement, she encounters someone who makes a very charming and compelling argument for revisiting romance.

    While her even-keeled stepmother argues for the safety that comes with her new engagement and her mother relays messages from the universe to hold out for true love, Phronsie must look to her own heart to find the answers that have been there all along.

    About the Author:

    Maddie Dawson grew up in the South, born into a family of outrageous storytellers. Her various careers as a substitute English teacher, department-store clerk, medical-records typist, waitress, cat sitter, wedding-invitation-company receptionist, nanny, day care worker, electrocardiogram technician, and Taco Bell taco maker enabled her thinking up stories as she worked. Today Maddie lives in Guilford, Connecticut, with her husband. She’s the bestselling author of seven previous novels: A Happy Catastrophe, Matchmaking for Beginners, The Survivor’s Guide to Family Happiness, The Opposite of Maybe, The Stuff That Never Happened, Kissing Games of the World, and A Piece of Normal. For more information visit www.maddiedawson.com.

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    The Magic of Found Objects Review:

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    If you want to read a delightfully light-hearted story about friendship, love, and marriage, you need to read “The Magic of Found Objects.”

    After a row of mysteries, thrillers, and fantasy novels, I found it refreshing to sit down and read this book. It’s a humorous, emotional, and sweet story about Phronsie, who decides to marry her best friend, Judd. The whole book is about Phronsie’s decision to go ahead with the wedding or not. As the story progresses, the author toggles between the past and the present, and we see how different events in Phronsie’s shapes her decision.

    Phronsie is lovely in the lead, and I feel people who are not yet married and are looking for the right one would relate to her. We all have that moment in our lives where we wonder if we should wait for the right person or go ahead and marry for convenience. Phronsie is quirky, emotional, and gets conflicted over making the right decision. I liked her conversations with Tenaj and how she contemplates if what she is doing is right. This story is one of those where all the characters are simply charming, including Mr. Swanky.

    Moreover (and I may be the odd one out here), but I adored Judd and Phronsie. Even though they might not be in love, the friendship and the camaraderie they share is so funny and beautiful. No matter what flaws Judd had, I adored him.

    Overall, “The Magic of Found Objects” is a beautiful contemporary fiction that you can pick up if you are in the mood for light-hearted emotional drama.

    Book Tour Schedule:

    The Magic of Found Objects

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson Blog Tour hosted by Suzyapproved Book Tours.

  • The Witch Demands a Retraction

    The Witch Demands a Retraction

    The Witch Demands a Retraction

    The Witch Demands a Retraction by Melissa Balmain Illustrated by Ron Barrett

    Release: April 12, 2021
    Format: Paperback
    Publisher: Humorist Books 
    Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N

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    Pinocchio Runs for Office, The Peeved Piper, Not So Snow White and so many more in this twisted collection of adult fairy tales. 

    This hilarious collection of poems puts a grown-up, contemporary spin on the stories and characters. Those stories which we all learned as children, from Little Red Riding Hood, to the Three Bears, the Pied Piper, and Cinderella. Each delightfully depicted in full-color by one of the best and award winning illustrators in the business.

    About Melissa Balmain:

    Melissa Balmain is a writer, teacher, and recovering mime. She edits Light, America’s longest-running journal of comic verse.
    Her books include Walking in on People chosen by X.J. Kennedy for the Able Muse Book Award. Also included is the  Witch Demands a Retraction: Fairy-Tale Reboots for Adults . Poet Laureate Billy Collins has described her work as “an infectious, often hilarious blend of the sweet and the lethal, the charming and the acidic.” Pulitzer Prize winner Gene Weingarten has called it “extremely irresponsible.”

    Moreover, as a journalist and humorist, Balmain has traveled widely. And she has written on subjects ranging from popular culture to parenthood, from cattle ranchers to collies that surf. Her memoir, Just Us: Adventures and Travels of a Mother and Daughter is about the days when she was free to run off with her mother.

    Balmain’s poems and prose have appeared in many anthologies, and in many publications . Included are The American Bystander, American Life in Poetry, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. In addition to the Able Muse Book Award, she has won national journalism honors and the Poetry by the Sea Sonnet Award. 
    She teaches writing at the University of Rochester and lives nearby with her husband, their two children, and a pair of non-surfing cats.

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    About Ron Barrett

    Ron Barrett is the illustrator of the classic picture book, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, one of The New York Times’ Ten Best Illustrated Books. It has sold over six million copies globally and produced two motion pictures, a TV series, and plastic toys in Happy Meals. The Louvre’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs  has exhibited Ron’s illustrations  twice. Ron’s work has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times. He’s also been Art Director of The National Lampoon.

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    The Witch Demands a Retraction Review:

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    “The Witch Demands a Retraction” is a hilarious collection of our classic Fairy Tales, spun for adults, and will make you change the perspective with them.

    The creators did a fantastic job in this book, and I found myself laughing out loud at some of the scenarios. I admit, there were times when I used to read a fairy tale and laugh at some of the implausible situations the characters would find themselves in. For instance, wouldn’t Rapunzel’s head hurt when the prince put his weight on it to climb? The author takes all the classic fairy tales and spins them into adult situations. I found Snow White and Beauty and the Three Bears funny, and they were some of my favorites.

    Moreover, the author keeps the book fresh and doesn’t use the same style of humor in every story. Each tale has a new style from the previous one. For instance, I loved the creativity behind the one where Cinderella’s Podiatrist writes an Amazon Review. Even Bluebeard and Rumpelstiltskin were unique in their way, and I admired the author’s storytelling style.

    The illustrations by Ron Barrett are unique and give the book a quirky, charming look. I loved the details of some of the artwork and its textures and thought the images with Red Riding Hood and Bluebeard were the highlights. He illustrates the characters in a whimsical, childlike manner yet adds a touch of mischief to balance with the tale.

    Overall, “The Witch Demands a Retraction: Fairy Tale Reboots for Adults” was definitely out of the norm from what I usually read. Still, it is nevertheless very entertaining and worth checking out!

     

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    The Witch Demands a Retraction

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Witch Demands a Retraction by Melissa Balmain Illustrated by Ron Barrett Blog Tour hosted by Suzyapproved Book Tours .

  • What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

    What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

    What I Like About Me

    What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

    Release:  April 1, 2020
    Format: Paperback
    Publisher:  Peachtree Publishing Company 
    Source: Publisher
    Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N

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    The last thing sixteen year old Maisie Martin thought she’d be doing on her vacation is entering a beauty pageant. Not when she’s spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone. Not when her Dad is AWOL and her good looking older sister has returned to rock Maisie’s already shaky confidence. And especially not when her best friend starts flirting with the boy, her lover. But Maisie’s got something to prove.

    As she writes down all the ways this vacation is going from bad to worse in her school assignment journal, what starts as a homework torture  might just end up being an account of how Maisie didn’t let anything, or anyone, hold her back.

    Jenna Guillame’s American debut features a heavy size champion with a compelling, funny, and authentic voice. This charming novel about friendship, confidence, and self love will draw readers in as Maisie’s realistic emotional journey unveils the importance of embracing one’s body and celebrating one’s self.

    About the Author:

    Jenna Guillaume is a journalist and author who grew up in Wollongong and now lives in Sydney.

    By day, Jenna writes about very important things like pop culture, identity, feminism, social media, and her OTPs for publications such as BuzzFeed, Junkee, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian. By night she writes Young Adult fiction, binges Netflix and spends far too much time on Twitter.

    Previously, Jenna was editor at arge for BuzzFeed Australia and features editor at Girlfriend magazine

    Her debut young adult novel What I Like About Me is out now.

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    What I Like About Me Review:

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    “What I Like About Me” is an adorable young adult contemporary romance that revolves around an average insecure girl whose life changes during the winter holidays.

    To begin with, I enjoyed the author’s style of writing. Having read her other story, “You were made for me,” I knew I would enjoy this book, and I did! The author portrays a beautiful message of how you can feel good about your appearance no matter how you look.

    Moreover, the author wrote all the characters charmingly. Once you get immersed in the story, you feel like you are part of Maisie’s family and friends. Maisie is an adorable protagonist. I loved the way the author wrote her insecurities. The author does a great job portraying her realistically, where she has low self-esteem about her weight and the lack of support she gets from her family. Also, I adored the friendship between Beamer and Maisie. It was one of the highlights of the story and made the story fun and heartwarming. On a side note, I also loved all the movie references between Maisie and Beamer.

    What’s interesting is how Maisie experiences different emotions with various characters. She has a complex relationship with Anna, which tests their trust and friendship. Similarly, I also liked her scenes with Eva, even though they come up later in the story. There is also a side storyline with Maisie and her father, which added nicely to the storyline. Another character who I adored is Leila. She positively affects Maisie, and I loved how she encourages her to step out of her bubble.

    Overall, “What I Like About Me” is a beautiful contemporary book that anyone feeling insecure about their appearance should read.

  • Cheesemaker Durdsden by Mark Huffman

    Cheesemaker Durdsden by Mark Huffman

    Cheesemaker Durdsden

    Cheesemaker Durdsden by Mark Huffman

    Release: May 4, 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Brown Books Pub Group
    Source: Rockstar Book Tours
    Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org. 

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    It is no wonder that Cheesemaker Durdsden could hardly be called a cheesemaker. And that is how bland, rubbery, and flavorless his cheese tasted. And so, to better his skills and silence the critics, he went in search of any and every cheesemaking technique he could learn. That way, he could make cheese to be envied by every cheesemaker and liked by every cheese enthusiast.

    Now he’s back with new skills and some suspiciously delicious and deliciously suspicious cheese to prove it. How could a man with such boring cheese before now make this tasty cheesy treat? You’ll never guess what fabled creature holds the secret to Cheesemaker Durdsden’s sudden success!

    About the Author:

    Mark Huffman writes about our shared human experiences. Which is a pretentious way to say that he writes about toots and bottoms and food. Besides, he prepared for writing children’s books by spending much of his early life as an actual child. Unlike other children’s authors he might name who have spuriously claimed the title, he is a real doctor. Also, He lives with his family in Texas.

    Dawn Davidson is a freelance artist in Winter Garden, Florida. Besides, she is a lover of great children’s literature. Naturally, she is inspired by the classical illustrators of the past. And she strives to achieve a sense of timelessness by mimicking traditional media in her digital work. In addition, she combines classical drawing skill, vibrant color use, and a sense of playful whimsy to create memorable characters and humorous compositions. So, she enjoys nothing more than bringing a story to life through beautiful, engaging art. Not to mention, She loves family, travel, Celtic mythology, period and fantasy costuming, and dreaming of retiring to a mountain cottage in a state that has seasons.

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    Cheesemaker Durdsden Review:

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    Let’s face it! Kids love reading gross, disgusting things and find it funny. Hence, “Cheesemaker Durdsden” is a hilarious children’s book that will appeal to young readers, even if it makes the parents queasy.

    The characters are adorable, and I adored Durdsden in the lead. The author makes him shine for his silliness and perseverance. He never loses hope and stays optimistic about fixing the solution and becoming better instead of being pulled down by his competitors.

    Like the other’s other book, like “The Toot Fairy,” the author makes the story stand out with the deliciously gross sense of humor. He narrates the plot creatively and charmingly, making you wonder how the story will turn out. Moreover, the story is hilarious when the townspeople find out the reason for the delicious cheese. Some of the scenes are repugnant but told light-heartedly.

    Furthermore, the critical element of any children’s book is the illustrations. The drawings by Dawn Davidson are gorgeous! I loved the naturistic landscape in the background, and each page had details that made me pause and appreciate. The artist also created the expressions of the townspeople so wonderful, where you smile when you see their shocked reactions. Even the creature is scary, yet cute, that wouldn’t scare the younger readers.

    Overall, “Cheesemaker Durdsden” is a book that kids will enjoy. While I liked most of it, I admit some parts made me uneasy, especially when we learn how Durdsden manufactures the cheese.

    Giveaway Details:

    2 winners will receive a finished copy of THE TOOT FAIRY & CHEESEMAKER DURDSDEN, US Only.

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    Book Tour Schedule

    The Toot Fairy

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the  Cheesemaker Durdsden by Mark Huffman Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post, and make sure to enter the giveaway!

    Week One:

    Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers-Review-4-26-2021
    Lisa-Queen of Random-Guest Post-4-27-2021
    Jazzy Book Reviews-Review-4-28-2021
    A Dream Within A Dream-Guest Post-4-29-2021
    Two Points of interest-Review-4-30-2021
    LittleRed Reads-Review-5-1-2021

    Week Two:

    @bookshelfmomma-Review-5-2-2021
    The Adventures of a Travelers WIfe-Review-5-3-2021
    pick a good book-Review-5-4-2021
    michellemengsbookblog-Review-5-5-2021
    The Momma Spot-Review-5-6-2021
    BookHounds Ya -Review-5-7-2021
    Nighttime Reading Center -Review-5-8-2021

    Week Three:

    I’m Shelfish-Review-5-9-2021
    Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-5-10-2021
    Jaime’s World-Excerpt-5-11-2021
    cindysloveofbooks -Review-5-12-2021
    booksaremagictoo-Review-5-13-2021
    Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-5-14-2021
    Nerdophiles -Review-5-15-2021

    Week Four:

    Jillpiscitello-Spotlight-5-16-2021
    celiamcmahonreads-Review-5-17-2021
    My Fictional Oasis-Review-5-18-2021
    Geauxgetlit -Review-5-19-2021
    Books and Zebras @jypsylynn -Review-5-20-2021
    Book-Keeping-Review-5-21-2021

  • The Toot Fairy by Mark Huffman

    The Toot Fairy by Mark Huffman

    The Toot Fairy

    The Toot Fairy by Mark Huffman

    Release: February 9, 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Brown Books Kids
    Source: Rockstar Book Tours
    Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org.

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    To begin with, Every fairy gets to throw a coin into the magical well one day. And declare what kind of fairy job they want to have. Do they want to be a Rainbow fairy, in charge of making the shining colors after it rains? Or a Dream Fairy, to bring children sweet dreams while they sleep? There are so many important jobs to choose from!

    Jessa had always planned to say “tooth” when she threw her coin in the well. But when the day finally comes, she accidentally says “toot!” .Now, instead of leaving coins for the teeth children have lost, she’ll have to collect toots from all the butts in the world.  And she’s not too pleased about it. But her mentor, Poombus the Pungent, is here to tell Jessa all about the job. And also about how even the most unexpected turn of events can turn out to be fun and rewarding!

    About the Author:

    Mark Huffman writes about our shared human experiences, which is a pretentious way to say that he writes about toots and bottoms and food. Besides, he prepared for writing children’s books by spending much of his early life as an actual child. Unlike other children’s authors he might name who have spuriously claimed the title, he is a real doctor.  Also, He lives with his family in Texas.

    Dawn Davidson is a freelance artist in Winter Garden, Florida. Besides, she is a lover of great children’s literature. Naturally, she is inspired by the classical illustrators of the past.  And she strives to achieve a sense of timelessness by mimicking traditional media in her digital work. In addition, she combines classical drawing skill, vibrant color use, and a sense of playful whimsy to create memorable characters and humorous compositions. So, she enjoys nothing more than bringing a story to life through beautiful, engaging art. Not to mention, She loves family, travel, Celtic mythology, period and fantasy costuming, and dreaming of retiring to a mountain cottage in a state that has seasons.

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    The Toot Fairy Review:

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    “The Toot Fairy” is a hilarious, silly picture book that is light-hearted and will make you smile. I loved the humor of the story and thought the author did a creative job with the tale. It is gross and absurd, but something that everyone can relate to because everyone does it. Moreover, the author leaves a good message in the end, that you can find love in whatever you do, as long as you have a positive mindset.

    Equally important, both the characters are adorable. I liked Jess for not throwing a tantrum as she didn’t get what she wanted. Even Poobums the pungent is hilarious. Also, The illustrations by Dawn Davidson are beautiful, colorful, and hilarious. What’s interesting is how the colors contrast between the first half and second half. In the first half, the illustrator fills the story with bright colors or flowers and rainbows, where Jess thinks she would become a tooth fairy. Yet, in the second half, the colors are darker and gross when she becomes a ‘Toot’ Fairy instead. I also loved how shocked the other fairies look in Fairyland when they find out about Jess’s new vocation.

    However, the ending is a bit silly with the coins, which the author could have changed. Getting coins for leaving a tooth under the pillow is something lots of children know. However, dropping cash in someone’s pants after a toot sounded unbelievable, even for a fantasy.

    Nevertheless, “The Toot Fairy” is an adorable children’s picture book that children can read for humor. The book will surely make them laugh with the fun illustrations.

    Giveaway Details:

    2 winners will receive a finished copy of THE TOOT FAIRY & CHEESEMAKER DURDSDEN, US Only.

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    Book Tour Schedule

    The Toot Fairy

    I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Toot Fairy by Mark Huffman Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post, and make sure to enter the giveaway!

    Week One:
    Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers-Review-4-26-2021
    Lisa-Queen of Random-Guest Post-4-27-2021
    Jazzy Book Reviews-Review-4-28-2021
    A Dream Within A Dream-Guest Post-4-29-2021
    Two Points of interest-Review-4-30-2021
    LittleRed Reads-Review-5-1-2021

    Week Two:
    @bookshelfmomma-Review-5-2-2021
    The Adventures of a Travelers WIfe-Review-5-3-2021
    pick a good book-Review-5-4-2021
    michellemengsbookblog-Review-5-5-2021
    The Momma Spot-Review-5-6-2021
    BookHounds Ya -Review-5-7-2021
    Nighttime Reading Center -Review-5-8-2021

    Week Three:
    I’m Shelfish-Review-5-9-2021
    Two Chicks on Books-Excerpt-5-10-2021
    Jaime’s World-Excerpt-5-11-2021
    cindysloveofbooks -Review-5-12-2021
    booksaremagictoo-Review-5-13-2021
    Rajiv’s Reviews-Review-5-14-2021
    Nerdophiles -Review-5-15-2021

    Week Four:
    Jillpiscitello-Spotlight-5-16-2021
    celiamcmahonreads-Review-5-17-2021
    My Fictional Oasis-Review-5-18-2021
    Geauxgetlit -Review-5-19-2021
    Books and Zebras @jypsylynn -Review-5-20-2021
    Book-Keeping-Review-5-21-2021  

  • Awesome Dog 5000 by Justin Dean

    Awesome Dog 5000 by Justin Dean

    AWESOME DOG 5000 VS. THE KITTY-CAT CYBER SQUAD by Justin Dean

    Release: May 4, 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
    Source: Rockstar Book Tours
    Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org.

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    Heads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is in the neighborhood, and he’s. . . well, he’s awesome.

    Marty, Ralph, and Skyler might make the ultimate secret combo when battling alien-slime ninjas in their favorite video game, but in real life, they’re just regular kids. That is until the three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Moreover, Awesome Dog can bark a sonic boom, walk at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and fetch with an atomic cannon. Life for Marty, Ralph, and Skyler just got a major turbo boost!

    Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?

    About the Author:

    Justin Dean is an award-winning writer of television commercials who has led national campaigns for South Park, Conan, and the Olympics. Now he writes bizarro and funny books for kids, too. Moreover, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two kids. Unfortunately, they don’t have any robot pets (yet). Visit him at justinwritesbooks.com. Also, You can find him on YouTube under Awesome Draw 5000 and Instagram @jddean5000.

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    Awesome Dog 5000 Review:

    What a fun story this book of “Awesome Dog 5000” was. Although I have not read the previous books in the series, I enjoyed reading this one. Although I wish I had read the first two beforehand to learn of Awesome Dog’s origins.

    Firstly, kudos to the author for writing the book so creatively. I loved the instruction manual he sets up for new readers vs. returning readers on which page to start reading. He also warns younger readers when the plot might become too scary towards the climax, with a cute photo of a cat. Moreover, he narrates the story in an adorable way that makes you want to fight with the characters.

    Speaking of characters, I enjoyed all of them. But, as the book focuses primarily on Ralph, I enjoyed his storyline more than others. It was interesting to see how Marty and Skylar boost his spirits when he feels inferior to them in certain areas. I also loved Tina as the villain. She is crazy, unpredictable, but very entertaining. It was interesting to see what she does as a supervillain, just because she is a fan of superheroes. I thought she was one of the most creative villains I have read in the genre recently.

    Similarly, the illustrations are quirky and charming that complements the plot very nicely. I also liked how the author set up clues for the next book and includes fun trivia along the way. The book is very entertaining and would be a hit amongst younger readers. However, I would recommend reading the series from the first book before picking up this one.

    Overall, “Awesome Dog 5000 vs. the Kitty-Cat Cyber Squad” is a great adventure tale that will entertain middle graders.

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  • Unplugged by Gordon Korman

    Unplugged by Gordon Korman

    Unplugged

    Unplugged by Gordon Korman

    Release: January 5th, 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Balzer + Bray
    Source: Amazon
    Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N.

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    From New York Times, bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious middle-grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp. Instead, they find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans of Korman’s The Untouchables and Masterminds series, as well as Carl Hiaasen’s eco mysteries.

    As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten all his wishes. So when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of a place called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He has no choice but to hand over his cell phone and eat grainy veggie patties. He also participates in wholesome activities with the other kids he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.

    As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life. He even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange. Could it be all those suspicious “meditation” sessions?

    Jetthowever has the determination to get to the bottom of things. But can he convince the other kids that he is no longer just a spoiled brat making trouble?

    About the Author:

    Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels.

    Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachable, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series.

    Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

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    Unplugged Review:

    I enjoyed setting “Unplugged,” where the kids of different personalities have to spend time in an isolated camp.

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    There is never a dull moment with a large cast on the canvas. The author keeps the writing fresh by changing the perspective of the characters as the story progresses. Frankly, I loved Jett. I loved his transition from being a spoiled rich kid to someone who starts to care. There are some moments that I laughed out loud. For instance, the way he purchases the fireworks and tells Tyrell about it. Speaking of which, Tyrell and Brooklynne were memorable, too, with Sarah and Magnus’s own storylines. Even Needles is adorable! However, I could not stand Grace. She was annoying throughout the story and came off as though she was better than everyone.

    Apart from the characters, the author also spins the tale creatively. When I started reading this story, I never thought it would contain hypnosis, alligator farms, a mysterious person in a mansion, and candy blackmails. I particularly enjoyed the hypnosis angle and how Jett tangles himself in it. The storyline is zany and unpredictable, yet it works very nicely and brings the characters closer.

    Overall, “Unplugged” is a light-hearted, fun middle-grade novel, perfect for a summer read.

  • Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney

    Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney

    Bad Habits

    Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney

    Release: February 11th, 2021
    Format: Ebook
    Publisher: Penguin
    Source: The writeReads Ultimate
    Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Google Play.

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    Hilarious, bold, sparky, and surprising, this is the funniest feminist book you’ll read all year.

    Alex is a rebel from the tip of her purple fauxhawk to the toes of her biker boots. She’s tried everything she can think of to get expelled from her strict Catholic boarding school. Nothing has worked so far – but now, Alex has a new plan.

    Tired of the sexism she sees in every corner of St Mary’s, Alex decides to stage the school’s first-ever production of The Vagina Monologues. Which is going to be a challenge, as no one else at St Mary’s can even bear to say the word ‘vagina’ out loud . . .

    About the Author:

    Flynn Meaney is the author of The Boy Recession and Bloodthirsty. She studied marketing and French at the University of Notre Dame. She barely survived the terrifying array of priests and nuns, campus ghosts, and bone-crushing athletes who inspired Bad Habits. Since completing a very practical MFA in Poetry, she works for a French company and often travels between New York (when she’s in the mood for bagels) and Paris (when she’s in the mood for croissants). –This text refers to the paperback edition.

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    Bad Habits Review:

    I loved stories that make me laugh, and “Bad Habits” had me rolling with its light-hearted humor. 

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    Firstly, I loved how complex the author wrote the characters. Although the plot is light-hearted, you see various changes that some of the characters go through. Alex is fantastic as the main character. She is crass, witty, and awkward, but SO entertaining! I loved how she takes charge and does things impulsively, even if it would lead her into trouble.

    Similarly, I loved Mary Kate too! It was beautiful to see the character change and become brave (but a part of me still missed her old charm). Moreover, none of the characters are black and white, and you don’t know how they would react to certain situations. For instance, Katie Casey, who plays a negative role, surprised me in the scenes where she shares a moment with Alex. I loved these moments!

    Secondly, I loved the author’s style of writing. I don’t think I have laughed out so much as I did while reading this book. Many moments had me laughing in tears, like Mary Kate’s date with Theology John or their meetings at the Feminist club. Moreover, nearly all of Alex’s dialogues had a touch of humor. The author also wrote the romance between Alex and Pat in a fun manner. One of my favorite scenes is when he shows her the tunnels.

    However, probably the only minor criticism I have is how the story ended. I felt the plot concluded abruptly, as I wanted details over what happened with the play. Apart from that, “Bad Habits” is a hilarious, contemporary Young Adult novel that I recommend to anyone who is in the mood to laugh out loud. 

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