Today, we've joined an AWARENESS TOUR already in progress making the blogosphere rounds with The Children's Book Review. The star of the show is a Children's Fantasy book that whisks you away to a land unknown to face challenges untold in order to break the spell (of sorts) they've been under. Curious? Well then, let's get to the story at hand!
by
David and Keiko Mello
Illustrated by
Keiko Mello
Ages 8-12 | 264 Pages
9781948529228
Strive Publishing (2023)
About the book...
Eleven-year-old Jack knew the old lady down the street was kinda weird. But things get even stranger when she sends him a gift that transports Jack and his cat, Lucky, into the wondrous world of Sturgus, a land of prophecies, pirates, magical creatures, and talking cats. Aided by Abigail, a student of magic, Jack and Lucky must evade a cursed assassin and find the three stones that will wake Ebon, king of the flying horses and rightful protector of Sturgus, before the evil wizard Pale corrupts the land forever.
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Looking for high flying adventure with a mysterious start, magical creatures, and friendship that crosses time and place? Look no further because this story has it all.
Imagine being unexpectedly dropped into a legend unfolding in a land unfamiliar and you're the shining star. Now imagine your fated path to "greatness" requires you to face adversaries the likes of which you've never seen with powers beyond your wildest dreams, all while trying to out maneuver an evil force you've never met, have no ties to or anything against personally... except for the darkness you've been told they've brought to the beautiful land in which you've landed, of course. Do you, and your trusty best kitty friend, try to help, or do you simply try to get back home ASAP? For Jack and Lucky, there was only one answer, and it wouldn't be easy, but it would be the stuff of legends...
While not a lengthy take, the authors give readers enough time to grow with the story, allowing the magic to take hold and really whisk you away. You don't doubt for a moment that they'll accept the challenge laid before them, or that they'll succeed despite being simply of young boy and his faithful cat. You can't help but get caught up in the adventure as rights are wronged and villains are shown what's what. You get to "meet" a magical menagerie of creatures, and experience the magic that flows so freely through the lands... even as you discover some of the secrets here are connected to Jack's home! Those real world ties make it THAT much more enchanting.
All in all, an adventure waiting for the right reader to come along and experience a tale you won't want to end! A great read for kiddos looking to step into the world of Fantasy, as well as older fans of the genre reaching for a lighter tale to wile away an evening. Either way, you can't go wrong!
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
David Mello grew up on army bases throughout the USA and Germany. His love of comic books, stand-up comedy, and rooting for the underdogs shaped his writings, from short stories to mini ‘zines and various adventures in revolution. When he isn’t writing, David usually has a camera in hand.
Keiko Mello, born Keiko Welch, hails from an interracial family in Minneapolis’s Northside. As Keiko grew up, she used drawing, dancing, and playing drums in rock bands to ground herself. She and David met in 1997 in Seattle and the two have been inseparable ever since.
Today, David and Keiko are slow-travel digital nomads. Their latest project as STAY MELLO CREATIVE is crafting the second book in a planned trilogy; the working title is The Adversary of Ebon.
For more information, visit https://www.staymellocreative.com/.
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GIVEAWAY
Enter the giveaway for your chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Three Stones of Ebon. The grand prize winner will also take home an adorable Ebon-themed plush toy animal!
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Special thanks to author Bianca Schulze for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by David and Keiko Mello. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Friday, January 31, 2025
Interview with David and Keiko Mello
Monday, February 3, 2025
Instagram Post about The Three Stones of Ebon
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Friday, February 7, 2025
Instagram Post about The Three Stones of Ebon
Monday, February 10, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Book Review of The Three Stones of Ebon
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Interview with David and Keiko Mello
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