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Say goodbye to January and HELLO FEBRUARY because seriously, this year is off and running! One day, we were celebrating New Year's and today, we ushering in month number two. Cie la vie! There's plenty more days in the year and plenty more AWESOME READS you need to know...like today's little beauty...
Today, we're shining the PRE PUB spotlight on a Disney Hyperion title set to release next Tuesday (02/06/18). It's the third installment in the Heartwood Hotel series, perfect for Middle Grade fans of all ages, and able to be read on its own or as a part of the whole. With charming stories like these and characters you'll be glad to know, I say...the more the merrier. But I digress...it's your read, therefore your decision; allow me to make the proper introductions. Ladies and gents, get ready for rest and relaxation and...a party? Hmm...I wonder...anyway, prepare to check in at.the Heartwood Hotel as we peek between the pages of..
Heartwood Hotel, Book 3
by
Kallie George
Illustrated by
Stephanie Graegin
9781484746400
Disney Hyperion
About the book...
Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it's up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly. When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, Gilles is determined to prove that the Heartwood is the very best with the splashiest Spring Splash the forest has ever seen. Guests check in from near and far to compete for the Cutest Egg, the Tiniest Talent, and the Best Blossom. Newcomer Henry is all too happy to help out, making Mona start to feel unsure of her place. Does the Heartwood really need her as much as she thought? But soon there's more to worry about than whose egg has the sweetest speckles. Some decidedly uninvited guests have been drawn to the festivities. Can Mona find a way to bring everyone together in time to save them all from danger?
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An adorable addition to the growing Heartwood Hotel series with enough danger and excitement to keep it interesting, but a whole lot of the friendship and heart we've come to love. It was great visiting with old friends, enjoyable making new ones, and wonderful to see Mona settle in more at her new(ish) home. The "return of the grump" was an unfortunate setback, but realistic (you can't tell me you've never felt unnecessarily grumpy thanks to someone or something in your life) and the way Mona handles it was admirable. Change isn't always easy, especially when you feel slighted or left behind, but accepting it and finding a new way to look at things can certainly turn a frown upside down; seeking the open arms and hearts of our friends never hurt anyone either. All our animal friends have to work together to divert a common threat (gasp!) and while they certainly aren't jumping (or flying) at the chance to act as one, if anyone can get them to cooperate, it's Mona...and maybe even Henry.
So go ahead, pick your dates, plan your stay, and get ready to have a relaxing vacation at your best home away from home choice, this side of Fernwood Forest. Even though Mr. Heartwood is away, you're still in good hands...and don't forget to join the festivities!
So go ahead, pick your dates, plan your stay, and get ready to have a relaxing vacation at your best home away from home choice, this side of Fernwood Forest. Even though Mr. Heartwood is away, you're still in good hands...and don't forget to join the festivities!
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About the author...
Kallie George works as an author and editor in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She dreams of one day adopting a fairy horse.
Visit her online at kalliegeorge.com.
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About the illustrator...
Born during a blizzard on Groundhog’s Day in Chicago, Illinois, Stephanie spent her childhood drawing and collecting fauna in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Houston, Texas. She received her BFA in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. She later attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking. Stephanie now lives in Brooklyn, is still drawing, and has managed to keep her collection down to one orange cat.
Visit her online at www.graegin.com.
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Special thanks to Cassie at Disney Publishing Worldwide for the ARC for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the series, the author, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is set to release Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 (as of this post), so mark your calendar or pre-order your copy today!
Until next time, remember....if it looks good, READ IT!
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