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Friday, May 10, 2024

Rockstar Book Tours presents... THE THIEF OF TIME by Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker - SPOTLIGHT + GIVEAWAY!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE THIEF OF TIME by Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE THIEF OF TIME (The Library of Alexandria Series #1)

Author: Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker

Pub. Date: May 7, 2024

Publisher: Infinity House Creative

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 312

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/THE-THIEF-OF-TIME

The Thief of Time is a thrilling contemporary fantasy that will steal your breath away. Chock full of complex world building and magic that springs from the power of story, this book will definitely keep young readers turning pages.”—Polly Holyoke, Award-winning author

Unleash the Magic…

THE THIEF OF TIME is an exciting middle-grade contemporary fantasy adventure that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the realms of magic, friendship, and self-discovery.

On a visit to their local library, Ben, Bridgette, and Maya unwittingly unleash a dragon from an ancient book and find themselves fighting for their lives against a swarm of evil birds. They battle to escape with the help of the dragon and are whisked through a portal into the magical Great Library of Alexandria.

Once they pass the Trials and prove themselves worthy, they are invited to become students at Helicon Academy. There they train to become librarians for the Library of Alexandria, protecting books and the magical artifacts within.

Ben, Bridgette, and Maya fall in love with the story-themed dinners, fantastical animals, and fictional characters roaming the halls. But when they discover a dark and sinister mystery within the academy’s halls, the three must embark on a quest to protect the library and preserve the fabric of time itself. 

REVIEWS:

"Every so often, you read a book with a fictional place that is so full of magic and so full of wonder that you want to live there forever -- the library in The Thief of Time is such a place. You're in for a treat!" —Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of Spark

What a ride! The Thief of Time whisks readers from the immortal Library of Alexandria to adventures across the globe. Maya, Ben, and Bridgette kept me reading to the very end! —Sarah McGuire, author of Flight of Swans and Valiant

We all know books are magic, but in The Thief of Time, they are beyond our expectations! This adventure jumps right in with our protagonists facing an adventure, both physically and mentally, unlike any other I've read. Fans of Land of Stories and magical school books are going to devour this new twist on what it means to truly get into a book. —Kellee Moye, librarian

 

Book Trailer:


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About Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker:

Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker are best friends who bonded over their love of telling stories and going on adventures. They live in sunny Central Florida with their families, where inspiration is just a beach day away.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Giveaway

1 winner will receive a $25 gift card to the book vendor of their choice, International.

Ends May 21st, midnight EST.



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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

5/6/2024

YA Books Central

Interview/IG Post

5/6/2024

@darkfantasyreviews

Excerpt

5/7/2024

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

5/7/2024

onemused

IG Post

5/8/2024

@thepagelady

IG Review

5/8/2024

GryffindorBookishnerd

IG Review

5/9/2024

jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Review/TikTok Post

5/9/2024

@evergirl200

IG Review

5/10/2024

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

5/10/2024

@katherinebichler

TikTok Post

Week Two:

5/13/2024

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

5/13/2024

Wishful Endings

Excerpt/IG Post

5/14/2024

Two Points of Interest

Review

5/14/2024

Lifestyle of Me

Review

5/15/2024

blueeez_away

IG Review

5/15/2024

The Book Critic

Review/IG Post

5/16/2024

Triquetra Reviews

Review/IG Post

5/16/2024

The Momma Spot

Review

5/17/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

5/17/2024

A Backwards Story

Review/IG Post




Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Monday, May 6, 2024

Rockstar Book Tours presents... SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS by David Horn, Illustrated by Judit Tondra - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Today, I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS by David Horn BLOG TOUR hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my review post, make sure to enter the giveaway, and be sure to visit the other sites for more bookish fun!

 

Title: SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS

Author: David Horn (Author), Judit Tondora (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: April 30, 2024

Publisher: David Horn

Formats: eBook

Pages: 83

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon

"A whimsical twist on a classic fairy tale with plenty of twists, turns, and sass for early chapter readers.” – Kirkus Reviews

RED ALERT FOR FAIRY TALE LAND: Sylvia Locke is out and ready to cause mischief.

Once upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, there lived a very bad girl indeed. Sylvia Locke may have been abandoned by her adventuring parents but that’s no excuse for being mean to her loving grandparents, rude to everyone at school, and even bullying rare magical creatures. Right?

One day, when out on a break-and-enter job at the Bear family’s house, Sylvia happens upon a magical mirror that turns out to be more than she bargained for. Could even a kid like Sylvia find a friend? Could some warm and fuzzies change her heart?

The first book in Tairy Fails, a modern fractured fairy tale humor series that will have elementary school kids and early chapter book readers screaming with laughter.

 


Reviews:

"Will wow middle grade readers—and transform them into instant devotees of the next in the series.'" - BookLife Reviews

"Original action and humor at their best . . . highly recommended for elementary chapter book readers seeking a fresh, original voice and novel atmosphere in their fantasy reading." - Midwest Book Review

"Will have readers doubled over with laughter as they follow one very bad girl, Sylvia Locke . . . This is a gem of a magical story that will enchant young readers." - ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)

"Families will love the comedic spin the chapter book takes on a classic fairytale. It deserves more than five stars! I'll be on the lookout for book two in the Tairy Fails series, and I know once your family and class read this story, they will be, too." - Superkambrook (Kam's Place)

"The perfect story of the pains of a growing teen, with characters based on those we all know and love." - ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)

"David's wonderful modern fairy tale will engage young readers and make their parents smile." - ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)

 

 



I love the nod to fairytales we know and love, yet the twists afforded throughout. So, yes, they have recognizable features, but the overall tale is new and curious!

Sylvia Locke is an interesting character, as is her situation, but her single mindedness regarding Cookie Crispies 🍪  takes the cake...err, cookie. She's bound and determined to have her sugary cereal goodness, eat it too, and not have to serve it herself. Well, she sorta gets her wish... eventually, after several adventures in criminal activity, bad choices in general, and unexpected friendships.  That's right. Good can happen even if you are rumored to be cursed. 😨 Never fear, the Wizard of FLOSZ wouldn't steer us wrong, so while there is adventure to be had, there are also lessons to be learned, aside from the obvious one of breaking and entering still being wrong!

Whether you're a fan of fairytales, love a good redo, or simply enjoy time in a faraway land with a cast you'll remember, and an outcome you won't see coming, this is the tale for you!

 

 

 

About David Horn:

David Horn lives in New Jersey with his wife, two daughters, and a funny dog named Trixie. He is the author of the popular Eudora Space Kid early reader humorous sci-fi chapter book series, along with Tairy Fails, a modern, humorous fractured fairy tale chapter book series. He enjoys making kids laugh. Author photo drawn by David's child.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.

3 winners will receive an eBook of SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS, International.

Ends May 14th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

4/29/2024

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

4/29/2024

YA Books Central

Guest Postt/IG Post

4/30/2024

@darkfantasyreviews

 Excerpt

4/30/2024

Fire and Ice Reads

Excerpt/IG Post

5/1/2024

amysbookshot82

IG Post

5/1/2024

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

5/2/2024

@thepagelady

IG Review

5/2/2024

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

5/3/2024

mjreadsmagic

Review/IG Post

5/3/2024

GryffindorBookishnerd

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

5/6/2024

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Review/IG Post

5/6/2024

@stargirls.magical.tale

Review/IG Post

5/7/2024

aportaltomagic

Review/IG Post

5/7/2024

avainbookland

Review/IG Post

5/8/2024

@alexandriavwilliams_

Review/IG Post

5/8/2024

Comic Book Yeti

Excerpt/Twitter Post

5/9/2024

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt

5/9/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

 Excerpt/IG Post

5/10/2024

nerdophiles

Excerpt

5/10/2024

@evergirl200

IG Review


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