Fashionista Fun with Rosie Flo + Your Chance to Win!

Why hello there darlings!

*air kisses both cheeks*

How ever are you doing this FABULOUS Monday?

Good, good....I would expect nothing but the best from you and for you.

Now, you simply MUST give me your undivided attention because I have reserved a front row seat for you at a very special event.  It's a fashion show like none other and YOU....

....are cordially invited.

So please, grab your trendy jacket, in-season purse and made-for-beauty-not-for-walking shoes and follow me because the event of the season is about to get under way.

Ooh, look!

We're the first to arrive!

Now we REALLY get choice seats.

Hmm, I think I'll take this one over here....

...and you take that one over there. 

That way we can get the BEST all around look at the whole show!

**crowd murmurs**

_lights begin to flash....music plays_

^^ LOUD booming announcer voice ^^

WELCOME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEATS AS WE GET READY TO PREVIEW THIS SEASON'S FINEST FASHIONS COURTESY OF ROSIE FLO AND DESIGNED BY INSATIABLE READER AND COMPANY (<-- that's me!  ^_^)

.....oooh......

....THIS FIRST LOOK SHOWCASES THE CLASSY SIDE OF THINGS WITH A FAR FROM FRUMPY WORK ENSEMBLE FOLLOWED BY A FLIRTY DRESS THAT'S JUST BEGGING FOR A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN....

....NOT YOUR EVERY DAY LOOK BUT CERTAINLY A BRIGHT IDEA, THESE TWO ARE SURE TO GRAB THE ATTENTION FROM THE CROWD WHERE EVER YOU DARE TO WEAR THEM...

...IN KEEPING WITH THE "SPECIAL OCCASION" WEAR, THESE OUTFITS WILL HAVE YOU THE BELL OF THE BALL AT YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY PARTY OR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION...NO PUN INTENDED....

....FANCY A SUMMER DAY BUT MOTHER NATURE HAS OTHER IDEAS?  BRING YOUR SUNNY DISPOSITION TO THE WORLD WITH THESE BREEZY NUMBERS MADE FROM A SUMMER PALETTE THAT'S TO DIE FOR.....

.....THE JOKE'S ON THEM WHEN YOU SHOW UP IN ONE OF THESE MEDIEVAL TIMES INSPIRED LOOKS.  BUT REALLY, HOW CAN YOU SAY NO TO A STRIKING COLOR COMBINATION LIKE THAT?

....FEELING A LITTLE FLASHY?  THESE TWO DRESSES COULDN'T BE MORE OPPOSITE ON THE "HOT" METER BUT THE OVERALL LOOKS ARE SMOLDERING NONETHELESS....

....LET'S GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE AS OUR FINAL LOOKS ENTER THE STAGE!  THESE ARE SURE TO LEAVE QUITE AN IMPRESSION WITH ALL THAT FETCHING FLAIR....LOOKS LIKE FRINGE IS IN LADIES!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW!

NOW, PLEASE JOIN US FOR A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR....

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Thank you!

Thank you!

I'll be here all week!

_catches site of you_

Oops!  Hi there!

So, did you enjoy the show?

I know I sure did...as did Mom...as we colored our way into the trendy night.  It was a blast selecting the colors and combos to make this fashion show a one of a kind event....and that was just the beginning!  The stage was easy to set up and the pop up chairs added an extra bit of pizzaz to the whole show tying everything together in a 3D-fashionista bow.  And guess what?  Now YOU have a chance to get in on the fun.

Thanks to the great folks at Chronicle Books (Hi, Lara!), who were gracious enough to provide the review copy of this FABULOUS set....I now get the chance to offer YOU the chance to win one all your own.  Excited?  You should be because it's a fun-tastic time to be had for all ages.  Whether you get REALLY creative, stay in the lines, or change it up all together into something equally magnificent, the true magic in this one is the creative freedom you get to employ.  So, are you ready to win?  Here's the exclusive scoop....

The prize....

(1) Rosie Flo's Coloring Fashion Show

(...everything you need to put on a fabulous fashion show all your own!)

How to enter...

...just fill out THIS FORM.

It's easy peasey....one entry per person, no hoops to jump through....but you know, I wouldn't shy away from you spreading the word or leaving a comment below.  ^_^

The rules...

...open for entries til April 15th, 2012 at midnight CST.  US addresses only, no P.O. Boxes please.

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To discover more about the world of Rosie Flo and her coloring collection, feel free to check out the Chronicle Books catalog for more details.  To stay up to date on the latest and greatest from this publisher, be sure to visit them online, like them on Facebook, follow on Twitter or pin them on Pinterest.  (So many social media outlets...how could you go wrong?)

Best of luck to each of you!

Until next time....work it baby...and happy reading...

Hopping your way just to say...

Wishing you and yours a very happy Easter day!

^_^

(...oh and of course the bunny wishes you happy reading too!)

Perfect Princes and Princesses Need not Apply

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers....the place to be when you need a bookish pick me up and today is no exception.  I had planned on featuring this title yesterday but one thing led to another and it SO wasn't happening.  Let's just say that I was none too happy with the night crew handling my Mother's are at the local hospital. (*glares*)  Anywho, today is another day and one that shan't slip away without this book seeing the light of day....wow, that was A LOT of unintentional rhyming.....~whistles~

Why feature this title you ask....well, I'll tell you.  It was a funny coincidence actually.  I brought a few books with me to read to dear old Mom and to kick things off, I was going with a storybook...but not just any storybook mind you but a fairytale redo.  It fit the situation well because Mom happened to be trying to adjust to the halo apparatus that she has to wear for the time being and it attached to a vest.  Where the rods meet in the back, it makes it feel like you are laying on something....because essentially you are....which led me to remember the children's story about a certain princess with issues sleeping on a lumpy mattress.....see where this is going? 

Today we take a look at the classic The Princess and the Pea through a new set of eyes...and with a modern twist.  How so?  Oh, you'll see.  Trust me, it is SO worth the wait....but as I've had a long day and wait sounds like a four letter word about now, I'll cut to the chase.  Today's book of choice is....

The Princess and the Packet of Frozen Peas

by

Tony Wilson

illustrated by

Sue deGennaro

Prince Henrick isn't your normal prince....nor is he seeking your normal princess.  You see, he doesn't fancy riding up on horseback to save a damsel in distress, nor does he want to search out a fair maiden whose foot fits a wayward slipper.  What Prince Henrick wants is a girl who likes hockey and camping, like he does, and it wouldn't hurt if she had a nice smile.  He wants someone who will love him for who he is...no pretenses, no illusions.  Refreshing, no? (...and at such a young age!)

The modern concept of this tale had me thinking back to Sex and the City the movie.  Don't look at me like that.  There's a perfectly good reason why it reminds me of it.  I'm thinking of the scene where Carrie is reading a fairytale to Charlotte's daughter and she asks her if she understands that this is just a story and real life doesn't always end in happily ever after.  The way this story progresses you would think the same reality would settle in....but that's where the twist comes in. 

Through trial and error, suggestions from his older brother Hans (the original Prince from the story you know) and careful observations of his fair Princess Eva (fair is used a bit lightly there as in actions speak louder than words and beauty), he devises his own test to sort through the throngs of lovesick girls in order to find HIS princess (endearing Henrick to all of us).  The ending is sweet...he does find his match in a most surprising place (no, I won't be revealing EVERYTHING to you, but suffice it to say that you can't help but love who it turns out to be and her reaction the "the test") and to the delight of readers young and old.  The message it sends is wonderful and something we can all take to heart.  Combine all of this with the wonderful illustrations that bring this world to life and you've got a winner.

In short, a realistic fairytale that lacks none of the magical happily ever after and shows that you don't have to be the "perfect princess" to capture the heart of your long lost prince....merely the perfect version of YOU.  If the ending doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't know what will.  It's a great example of a fairytale redo done right and one I'm certain will be charming the hearts of readers for some time.  Recommended for all ages; from the big to the small, this one's good for one and all. 

Review copy courtesy of Emily at Peachtree Publishers.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title as well as their complete catalog, feel free visit them online, check out their blog, like them on Facebook or follow along on Twitter.  This book releases this month from the great folks over at Peachtree Publishers, so be on the look out for it on a bookstore shelf near you.  For more information on the author, be sure to check out his official website. 

Until next time...happy reading!

The Roving Reader

Time for some more cover eye candy. This one jumped off the shelf at me with its lovely font choice and castle glowing with sunrise or set.  Curious as to who the young lady is pacing in front though....and what causes her to pace so.   *ponders*

THE WICKED AND THE JUST
by
J. Anderson Coats

So...what caught your eye when out and about?
Do tell!

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BLOG TOUR: Summer On the Moon

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers….the place to be when you’re need to read out weighs your desire for ANYTHING else.

This week has been an impromptu celebration of all things Peachtree….as stated in yesterday’s late night post….and today continues the fun as we play host to one of their fabulous blog tours. That’s right! Thanks to Emily over at Peachtree Publishers (~waves~), I have the pleasure of introducing you to an interesting Children’s Fiction title that’s just making its pubication debut this month and would make the perfect addition to any summer reading list. Ready to read all about it? Ah, not so fast! That’s not the way this post is gonna roll. First….let’s take a look at a little about the book….to tantalize your bookish nature….

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Summer on the Moon

By

Adrian Fogelin

From the publisher…

It's summer vacation, and Socko and his best friend Damien are hanging around the Kludge apartments, taking care to avoid the local gang members. When Socko's great-grandfather suddenly offers to buy a house in the suburbs, Socko's mom jumps at the chance to leave the bad neighborhood. Socko hates to leave Damien behind, but they pack up their few belongings and move to Moon Ridge Estates.

Nothing there is even remotely what Socko had imagined - Moon Ridge is a lonely wasteland of half-finished houses. Socko tries to make the best of a bad situation, hopping on his skateboard to explore the empty streets that are now his private domain.

Constructing new lives will involve taking some risks, but in time a ragtag community begins to rally around the struggling development. With humor and heart, Adrian Fogelin weaves a timely story of loyalty, family, community, and economic hardship.

 

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Best of friends separated by a big move all for the sake of the happy ending in the long run. Sounds interesting. Add in the male lead characters and the skateboarding and I think we have a potential winner for both girl AND boy readers. Now, let’s change things up a bit. In lieu of a review, I was thinking why not dig a little deeper…..first, an excerpt.

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“What do you want to do tomorrow?” Damien asked.

Even though it was the first day of summer vacation, Socko couldn’t come up with much. “Hang out on the roof and work on our tans?” he joked.

“Genius idea! You turn red like a spotlight, then peel like a banana. And me?” Damien held out one skinny arm. “I’m naturally tan.”

“True and true.” Socko was what Damien called “beyond white”, and although Damien’s mom was white, he definitely took after the black dad he’d never met. “You got any genius ideas?”

“I’m working on it.” Damien loped ahead, his footfalls echoing.

--pg 4, Summer on the Moon (ARC)

 

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Pretty cool, right?

Sounds like a lot of kids at the beginning of summer break. They can’t wait for it to get there, but then just what to do while on break always boggles the mind.

Now, let’s get into the mind behind the work. Emily at Peachtree Publishers graciously accepted my request and the author was more than generous with their response. Now for your reading pleasure, please welcome author Adrian Fogelin as she reveals to us how a scrap of an idea turned into a work worthy of releasing to the world at large. Take it away Ms. Fogelin!

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GUEST POST: Author Adrian Fogelin

When it comes to writing, I am what I call a “blurter.” The smallest scrap of an idea is enough to start me on the long journey known as a novel. I set off blithely, without any map at all.

The scrap of an idea that became “Summer on the Moon” was given to me by a student when I made an author visit to his school. Trying to demonstrate that a story’s setting usually originates in a place the author knows, I asked for descriptions of places that the students knew well. I usually get a town. Or a house. Sometimes Disney.

That day I heard about a cardboard box, the kind an appliance comes in. The student said he climbed into one he kept in the garage when he needed to be alone. It started me thinking about the importance of having a place of your own.

In "Summer on the Moon" my main character Socko, and his best friend, Damien, have no such place. They live in a dangerous inner-city neighborhood. The only place that is provisionally theirs is the roof of their apartment building, which hasn't yet come to the attention of the local gang—an oversight that is corrected on the opening day of the book.

Page one, school has just ended for the year. Socko and Damien celebrate by turning old math worksheets into flaming airplanes. When one hits Rapp, the leader of The Tarantulas, he storms the roof and dangles Damien over the edge to throw a scare into him. Socko hides. The boys come down off the roof shaken, and sure they are headed for a terrifying and dangerous summer. Socko feels doubly bad. He’s let his best friend down. How long can he make it up to Damien?

But while the confrontation on the roof was playing out, Socko’s mother, Delia, received an offer by phone that changes everything. A grandfather she hasn’t seen since her parents divorced is about to be put in a nursing home against his will. If Delia and her son will take him in, the General (as the old man likes to be called) will buy them a house.

The move means Delia’s dream of a better life is about to come true. For Socko it means escape, but at what cost? He is leaving his best friend behind along with Junebug, the teen who lives down the hall who was his babysitter, and is now the reluctant girlfriend of the gang leader. He leaves both in danger.

But the new life is a little scary too. The General is cranky, and wheelchair-bound, and wears a patch over one eye. The "dream house" his mother has chosen is in a partially-built housing development. What she doesn't know is that their house is the only house that has been purchased, and that the subdivision is going bankrupt.

Realizing he has moved to a wasteland, Socko quickly comes to see this place which is cratered with holes that may or may not one day become basements and populated by the skeletons of half-finished houses, as his "territory." He turns the subdivision’s empty swimming pool into his own personal skate park and walks the beams of the skeleton houses.

A second kid arrives, but for Livvy the move to Moon Ridge Estates is a plunge. Livvy's father is the builder of the subdivision, the man who is losing his shirt. Livvy is used to living in a house with its own tennis court, going to private school.

As I wrote the book the current recession was always on my mind and every character you meet in "Summer on the Moon" is in some way affected by the present hard times. It seemed important to put the courage and the coping skills, especially those shown by kids, into a book. How do Socko and Livvy deal with finding a homeless family camping in one of the houses? How can they help Livvy's father hang onto Moon Ridge Estates?

And how does Socko help Damien and Junebug, the friends he left behind? The old life and the new weave together when, after Junebug dumps Rapp, Socko engineers an abduction that whisks Junebug out of the old neighborhood and into the new—and Rapp comes after what he sees as rightfully his.

When the old man in the guard booth refuses to let him in Rapp breaks off the barrier arm with the front of a classic Trans Am he inherited from an uncle. Behind the wheel of his "chariot of fear" Rapp chases Socko and Livvy around the neighborhood. But now Rapp is in Socko's territory. Although they are on foot Socko and Livvy know their way around. The swimming pool which served Socko as a skate Park has now been filled with water. Socko tricks the gang leader into putting the car into the pool. When Rapp doesn't get out Socko realizes that things have come full circle. It is now his job to save his worst nightmare from drowning.

I have never done anything as exciting as putting a car in a pool in any of my other books. But I've always portrayed kids whose families are in tight financial circumstances. Being a member of a family that struggles just to get by is the life lived by many young readers. I know because I live in a neighborhood in which this is the case. A have a small library for the local kids. I hand them stories and hear theirs. Five of my earlier books are set in a fictionalized version of my own neighborhood where many families work hard and still worry about keeping food in the house.

On author visits I ask kids about the places they know and also the people. If you read "Summer on the Moon" you'll meet a lot of people I know, thinly disguised as characters. From Socko, who wears the same secondhand clothes and eats the same cheap starchy food as the kids in my neighborhood, to the General who stands in for my father's generation of World War II veterans, these are the people I know and care about.

As a blurter I walk blindly through a story counting on running into the people and places I know well. They supply my raw materials. Then, in a startling leap away from the real world, I do things I can only do in fiction.

Oh boy, I get to put the car in the pool!

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About the author….

Adrian Fogelin, the daughter of a fiction writer, grew up in a house littered with manuscript pages. It is no surprise that before long she began to write stories of her own. She is the author of seven novels for middle grade readers and one Young Adult novel. Her latest book is “Summer on the Moon,” a 2012 title.

Her books have received two Florida Book Award gold medals, a Green Earth Award, ALA’s Voya Top Shelf, IRA’s Notable Books for a Global Society, as well as second place for the Premio Selezione Bancarellino, the most prestigious children’s book award in Italy. Her books have been included in numerous state lists. She is a frequent conference speaker and visits classrooms all over the country where she shares her stories and teaches her creative writing program “Think Like an Author.” Visit her website: http://www.adrianfogelin.com/ or her blog: http://slowdancejournal.wordpress.com/

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The blog tour marches on through the blogosphere with a stop over at Maestra Amanda’s Bookshelf tomorrow. To discover all the fun you might have missed, be sure to check out the official schedule on the publisher’s blog. Special thanks to Emily at Peachtree Publishers for the ARC for this post as well as access to the author. (THANKS!) For more information on this title as well as their complete catalog, be sure to check out their official website, the rest of their blog, ‘like’ then on Facebook or follow along on Twitter.

Until next time…happy reading!

Save the animals...please?

Hi there!
Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers....the place to be when you need to unwind and a good book sounds like just the ticket.  This week should have been referred to as Peachtree Week.  Why?  Simple....yesterday's review, a Peachtree Publishers title.  Tomorrow's blog tour guest...a Peachtree title.  Today's review....ironically enough...you guessed it, a Peachtree Publishers title yet again.  What can I say?  It was totally unplanned but it just goes to show you the capacity for greatness that their catalog contains. 

Today's title showcases that greatness with its art, its story AND its message.  There's more than meets the eye in this storybook and that's saying a lot especially when what meets the eye is so darn cute!  Without further adieu, today's book of choice is....

PI-SHU
THE LITTLE PANDA
by
John Butler

There's something about panda bears that's captures the heart.  Perhaps it's their innate cuteness, or maybe how they grow from helpless tiny babes to big fluffy bamboo eaters in seemingly no time flat.  Perhaps its how even though mankind keeps reaching further and further into their homelands, they still persevere ...but only just.  It is that life and death struggle that is showcased here through the eyes of little Pi-shu. 

We see his tiny self enter this great big world and be cared for lovingly by his Mother.  He's shown the ins and outs of being a panda so that one day he can show a little one of his own.  One lesson learned was unexpected to say the least when out on one of his romps, he runs smack dab into mankind.  His beloved forest is gone along with his food supply causing him to run anxiously back to his Mom, who knows just what to do to keep her family safe (as all Moms do).

It's hard to watch them struggle to find a new place to call home but such is the case in real life for these magnificent creatures. Their natural habitats are dwindling and without some caring, some action on our part....one day we may be referring to them in the past tense as opposed to the here and now; a sad day for one and all. 

The author did a wonderful job of creating a 2D world enchanting enough to be enjoyed for the beautiful story it is but realistic enough to strike home to.older readers.  The illustrations only enhance the experience leaving you breathless as you gaze at the Misty Mountains or ooh and ahh at little Pi-shu. 

A great reminder of just what we stand to lose should man's expansion into the "wild" continue at its current rate...and a wonderful way to instill the thought of conservation in the hearts and minds of the next generation. Recommended read for all ages....can't imagine anyone who wouldn't glean enjoyment or knowledge from this fuzzy tale.  This book is available now from Peachtree Publishers at a bookstore near you.  For more information on this title as well as their complete catalog, feel free to visit them online (http://www.peachtree-online.com) or follow along on Twitter (http://twitter.com/PeachtreePub).

Until next time....happy reading!

Double Vision?

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers and an impromptu post that might make you do a double take.  How so?  Oh, you'll see....trust me.

So, my usual online routine involves a visit to the book playground that is GoodReads (perhaps you've heard of it?  ^_^).  Update my "current reads", check friend requests, and check out the new giveaways added since the day before for any I'm interested in entering as well as new additions to the wish list.  What can I say, I'm a bookaholic....but I"m betting many of you are too.  Anywho, it was during this daily "exercise" that I found myself with a mild case of whiplash.  I know you've had those moments where a book cover reminds you of another, especially with as much as we read, but this one LITERALLY hit me like a lightning bolt it was such a dead ringer....I had to look up the other book and lucky for me, my memory served me well.  Take a look at the results....

.....book I was reminded of......

Bloody Little Secrets by Karly Kirkpatrick

.....book I saw on GoodReads today....

Howl (Howl, #1) by Jody Morse and Jayme Morse

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Is it me or is that the SAME picture merely with the colors changed and the overlay added?

Taste Testing Tuesdays

Good morning (or whatever time it is where you are), everyone!

Welcome to another installment of Taste Testing Tuesdays here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!  Taste Testing Tuesdays was inspired by 'Teaser Tuesdays', a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

 

On the menu this week...an ARC I picked up randomly in the store that, well let's just say the hype I've heard about the author is well deserved.  Ready for a taste?  Here goes....

 

 

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"It's a mark!" he exclaimed.  "The mark of the undead!"

Actually it was the mark of the stupid, which is what you get for sitting under a tree during a thunderstorm. 

-- pg 217, Chomp by Carl Hiaasen (ARC)

 

Hahahahahahahaha HA!  ^_^

Yes, as soon as I read that line last night, I knew it HAD to be part of today's teaser.  Though only a small part of what's really going on in the story, it goes to show that even in the most serious of situations, humor can be found....especially when dealing with a "survival expert" whose not really living up to either one of those terms.  This book has been quite a surprise and my first venture into this author's work....doubtful that it will be the last.

 

This book was released just this past week from Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of RandomHouse Kids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

*Grab your current read

*Open to a random page

*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

*Share the title & author, too, so that other participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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Until next time....happy reading!

 

 

A COMPLETELY Disappointing Read...only not

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers....the place to be when you've an opening in your day and filling it with a not so good read sounds like a plan.  You're probably not wondering why I seem to be so positive in this post.  I mean I am completely pushing rainbows and summer days your way with each word I type...right?  Trust me, it's all in good fun and the spirit of the book we're looking at today.

Today's selection is a storybook from the great folks over at Peachtree Publishers (~Hi, Emily! ~) that helps show readers the difference between right and wrong, left and right, make believe and reality....all with a fun twist.  Strap for a bumpy ride (no really because most of the review will be written in easily discerned opposites to avoid a particular critter from appearing ...), today's book of choice is...

THE OPPOSITE
by
Tom MacRae
Illustrated by
Elena Odriozola

Ever have one of those days where everything just feels...off?  You're determined to have a great morning, but your alarm clock never goes off.  You make it to work or school only to find you left your presentation papers at home.  You head home and take the first right instead of the second.  I can see you don't know where I'm coming from so I will continue....

Basically the opposite happens...but have you ever seen an Opposite? Nate hasn't and it's a pretty picture indeed.  Every bump in his usually non-smooth day is not because of an Opposite. There is NO force working against him, just waiting to make a mess of his schoolwork.  There is NO invisible hand waiting to spill his breakfast, nor is there anything making him want to stay in bed.  Nope...things are quiet and peaceful for Nate.  No cares in the world has he; no lesson to pass on about the best way to tangle with an Opposite either because as we said....there is no Opposite standing just behind your left shoulder. 

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Okay, that was actually much harder than it looks!  To summarize in actual accurate verbiage, Nate's adventure is quirky, curious and creative leading readers into a topsy turvey world of opposites and fun.  You'll gasp at the mischief the Opposite creates. You'll smile as Nate ponders how to set things right....and laugh as the Opposite is finally outwitted!  A pure romp through an imagination turned wild...and a story that will have you puzzling your puzzled expression long after the final page, in a purely good way of course!  Add to this mix the illustrations and you've got a great read for the whole family.

Review copy courtesy of Emily at Peachtree Publishers. (THANKS!) For more information on this curiously fun title as well as their complete catalog, be sure to stop by their site (http://www.peachtree-online.com), check out their blog, or follow along on Twitter (http://twitter.com/PeachtreePub).

Until next time...unhappy, I mean HAPPY READING!

WINNER: Set in Stone

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.  It's time to announce the winner of a recently closed contest here on the site.  The competition was tough, but announcing the winner is easy peasy.  Drum roll please....

 

 

 

Sarita

 

Congratulations, Sarita!  You just won (1) Kindle ebook edition of Set in Stone by Beth Belmanno!  I hope you enjoy it...but don't tell me too much because it's on my "to read" list later this year!  To find out more about the author, feel free to check out the guest post about how she discovered her writing voice (it's a hoot!) and be sure to stop by her site to find out more about this title. 

 

 

 

 

 

Until next time...happy reading!

 

 

 

The Roving Reader

So....I was shelving books and saw this little beauty. ...

STORYBOUND
by
Marissa Burt

....not only is the cover made of awesome....the story sounds like it is too! Definitely an addition to my wish list... ^_^

So what did you find when out and about?
Do tell!