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Diary Of A Minecraft Zombie Books

A Scare Of A Dare, Bullies and Buddies, Nature Calls, Zombie Swap, and School Daze

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See review HERE.

Through their love for Minecraft and funny stories, they brought the zany adventures of a preteen Minecraft Zombie to life, in order to bring a little joy and laughter to the crazy and emotionally angst filled life of today's preteen.

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Read an exclusive excerpt from City of Lights by Kelly Byrd

 

One of the best characteristics of middle grade stories is how so many of them are fantasies taking place in magical lands. Today you are getting an exclusive sneak peek inside the first book in a new series from Kelly Byrd. City of Lights takes us Far From Home. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for even more and then enter the giveaway. Make sure you also leave questions and comments for the author along the way!

What happens when oh so ordinary Mary Jingo, follows her instincts (and her nose) and ends up in a magical land Far From Home?

In City of Lights, author Kelly Byrd introduces readers to Mary, who is one week away from finishing fifth grade. Mary’s mind is on starting middle school in the fall and finally getting her own phone. But then this ordinary girl notices glimmers of light and meets a strange little man who conjures the best smell she has ever smelled. Before she even stops to consider what she’s doing, she agrees to accompany the man to the land of LeeChee, where our Mary Jingo from the Shadowlands in seen as warrior and a great hope.

Now this very ordinary girl must find a way to help save LeeChee from Thrall and restore the Everything—a magical life- and joy-giving force that somehow connects Mary’s world to LeeChee. How can she face the Void, the foul-smelling Shoeboxians, or the evil Mellie? And how can she do all of the Far From Home?

Read an exclusive excerpt:

He made a sweeping motion with his arms and again Mary smelled it. She smelled the most wonderful things in the entire world. All the things that she could sit and smell forever. Like peppermint sticks, Christmas trees, the asphalt after a good hard rain, and her father’s shaving cream. She breathed in deeply and the little man smiled.

“You have so many questions. I understand. Regrettably, I am not the keeper with the grace to answer them. Come with me.”

It wasn’t a time for pacing the floor or not knowing what to do. Mary had to act. And she had to know where that smell was coming from. She needed to smell it again. Even then, it was quickly fading from the air around her, leaving her feeling desolate and full of moth balls.

Mary acted. She took two large steps across the floor and gripped those five very small fingers. She missed the grin that spread across the little man’s face as he said quietly, “That’s a girl. Now, on to the Adventure.”

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Kelly Byrd is a middle-grade author by choice, a writer by discipline, home-grown chef, and amateur gardener. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two cute-as-buttons rescue pups. The Far From Home series is about growing up, finding your voice, and rescuing the Everything.

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Interview with Sunayna Prasad, author of A Curse of Mayhem

 

Today we welcome Sunayna Prasad to the blog. She's letting us take a sneak peek into her new book A Curse of Mayhem and then answers a few questions so that we can get to know her and her book a little bit better. Be sure to follow the tour for even more and ask her some of your own questions along the way. Best of luck in the giveaway!

History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself

It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought…

Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear.

In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness.

Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series.

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Several hours had passed. It was now ninth period, the last one before school ended. Only twenty minutes remained until the bell rang.

However, thanks to the library closing because two classes had occupied it, Alyssa hadn’t gotten to hone her presentation skills. Even the teachers monitoring the hallway had forbidden her to practice there.

Today through Wednesday, the students would present on different literary elements in the last novel they’d read, Angelica: A Whale Princess. Alyssa had been assigned to discuss the themes and morals of the book.

Mr. Godfrey, the teacher, had picked students randomly to read their brief speeches today, tomorrow, or Wednesday. Alyssa had been assigned for today. So, her stomach made several knots as she watched Sydney present on the characters from the book.

Usually, Mr. Godfrey had a more easygoing attitude toward the class. On his birthday last month, he hadn’t given homework. For the first assignment of the year, he’d played a game with the class to help them prepare for a quiz.

Alyssa wished that he’d let her and everyone else pick when they’d wanted to go—or he could’ve at least chosen the bravest speakers for today. She assumed that Mr. Godfrey knew that many children stuttered, hesitated, or got words wrong when having to present in front of crowds.

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Describe your book in one sentence or fewer than 25 words.

A 13-year-old girl is cursed with sorcery that she cannot control and needs to remove.

What was the inspiration behind this book?

A chunk of the inspiration came from the movies, “Frozen” and “ParaNorman”

What kind of research did you have to do for it?

How detention works in schools (since I never had detention… ever!) and a bit about the Puritans, although some of it I already studied in junior high.

Which character was your favorite to write?

My main character’s godfather, Alex, as he is sweet and nurturing. He is developed the way I’d want my ideal caregiver to be.

What was one of your favorite scenes?

Any scene where my MC’s godfather comforts her after something terrible has happened has always been enjoyable for me to write.

Will we see these characters again?

Yes, we will see my MC, her godfather, friends, dog, and mentor in future works.

How do you make yourself stand out in this genre?

The book is a modern-day, American fantasy, where even wizards use modern technology, far more advanced than the regular kind.

Tell us about your other published works.

There is Book 1, “The Frights of Fiji,” where my MC discovers magic’s existence and is abducted to Fiji, where she must fight against dangers in order to leave.

On what are you currently working?

Book 3 of my “Magical Missions” series. I’m hoping to publish it by this spring.

What are you currently reading? Up next on your TBR?

“Mistborn” by Brandon Sanderson. I will probably read another one of his books.

About the author:

Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, formerly titled as From Frights to Flaws. She is passionate about modern life, fantasy, and world-building. Aside from her website, she also has a blog about different creative and entertaining topics, including fiction and writing, called “Sunayna Prasad’s Blog”.

Sunayna has graduated from college in May 2017. She lives in Long Island, NY.

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Science Stumpers: Brain-Busting Scenarios Solved with Science! by Keegan Burmark & Kevin Brougher

 

Winner of four awards! Science Stumpers has a game-like quality that kids enjoy both solo and in group settings. It's a fun and engaging approach that excites learners of all ages and covers scientific topics ranging from subatomic to interstellar, with many fascinating peculiarities along the way. Science Stumpers contains well over 100 mini-mysteries and solutions.

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30 years of teaching proved rewarding, challenging and heartbreaking at times. There is only so much a teacher can do when you see over 150 students a day. Still, it was a place for inspiration, creative outlet, and humor.

I was fortunate enough to start out in the elementary grades - progress to middle school - then spend some years at the high school level. Fortunate, because it gave me a much clearer picture of the progression of skills, than just reading about it.

Even during my student teaching days, I was intrigued with finding ways to get kids thinking and learning in a fun way. Of course, FUN can be an ambiguous term. But still, I was on the constant look out and constant dwelling on what could hook them just a little bit more and make them THINK just a little bit longer.

What I noticed, too, was that there were activities that were done in school that were good but, would not be replicated or done at home. And, there were some fun activities that were done at home that just didn't quite have enough content or thinking skills involvement that would allow for it to be justified in the classroom. What was MISSING were activities - games - books that families would enjoy enough to play and use together with OUT it being an "assignment" but teachers could use in the classroom.

I eventually went on to start Missing Piece Press, LLC. A publishing company that would publish those types of works. Over the years I have encouraged MANY to create these types of works. Besides books and games that got people THINKING, I also enjoyed writing verse. It probably not only stemmed from inspiration from my mom but, from learning how to play guitar and writing songs in college and later writing songs for the classroom.

I am MOST fortunate and SO blessed to have two wonderful, beautiful and talented daughters. One, happens to now be a graphic design illustrator and illustrated a story that I had written for the girls during my early years of teaching - Reindolphins. She is currently working on illustrating another one of my stories - we are both VERY excited about it.

Thank you SO much for your interest and any support.

More information on my games can be found at: MissingPiecePress.com or KevinBrougher.com

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Review of Sophie Washington: Class Retreat by Tonya Duncan Ellis

 

It's time for another installment of my current favorite middle grade series, Sophie Washington by Tonya Duncan Ellis! This one, Class Retreat, is full of fun and some subtle lessons and discussion topics for kids. Check out an excerpt and further thoughts of mine. Let Tonya know in the comments what you think. And then be sure to follow the tour and enter the great giveaway!

The Story Pirates Prize Package #Giveaway 2 Winners! Ends 12/14

The arts are a great way to inspire your child's creative side. Why not add in a mix of music, adventures, plus a writing guide for young authors? Check out this awesome collection and then enter to be one of two winners in the giveaway!

Sponsored By: Sugar Mountain PR

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2 WINNERS Will Receive: 

A Story Pirates Prize Package!

Includes: 3 Albums, 1 EP, 1 Book,
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Nothing Is Impossible 

Backstroke Raptor 

Cats Sit on You 

1 Digital EP 

Story Pirates Very Merry Made-Up Holidays, Vol. 1 

1 Book
Quest for the Crystal Crown 

This giveaway bundle has everything to connect the young creators in your life with The Story Pirates! The bundle includes all three Story Pirates albums, an upcoming "made-up holidays" EP, their most recent middle grade reader, and a 2-month membership in the Story Pirates Creator Club. 

About the Story Pirates 

The Story Pirates believe that kids are creative geniuses. All of them. This nationally renowned group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors and incredible teachers have 15 years of experience creating content that celebrates the imaginations of kids. Winner of the 2020 iHeartRadio award for Best Kids and Family Podcast, The Story Pirates Podcast is one of the top three kids and family podcasts in the world. Downloaded over 20 million times and featuring songs and sketches based on stories written by kids, their special guests include top talent like Billy Eichner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dax Shepard, Bowen Yang, Claire Danes, John Oliver, and Lake Bell. The Pirates have released three critically acclaimed middle-grade books with Penguin Random House and two award winning albums, all based on ideas from kids around the world. The Creator Club, their new subscription service, features activities, live streamed classes, a daily radio show, and videos to entertain and encourage creativity for kids at home. 

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The Infamous Frankie Lorde: Stealing Greenwich by Brittany Geragotelis

 

I'm always on the lookout for fun new middle grade books, because this is the age where we want to keep them reading! And this one definitely looks like fun, almost reminding me a little bit of Artemis Fowl, maybe? But of course, with its own twists to make it its own! Check out an excerpt and download your own copy to read and let us know what you think! Follow the tour for even more, plus a great giveaway.

Launch of a new series for upper middle graders about a girl who has lived as an international thief, now returned to the real world.

Frankie Lorde and her dad have been a team for as long as Frankie can remember. Being a tutor under the man responsible for some of the world's biggest heists has given Frankie a unique perspective on the world. And a special set of life skills. Frankie can spot an FBI agent in a second. Pick a lock in two seconds. Steal a Bugatti in three. Then dad is arrested.

Frankie is sent to live with her uncle, her dad's brother who she barely knows, and is, ironically a cop. Now Frankie has to go to middle school, learn what suburban kids wear and eat. But also ironically, Frankie is in Greenwich, CT, one of the richest towns in America. Seeing the starkness of super rich and the super not rich who support the community gives Frankie an idea. How to use her skills for doing good, to even the score. . . .

Read an excerpt:

Let me draw you a picture of my life with Dad. This is what happened during our last daddy/daughter outing:

Dad and I were in Paris, hanging out at a hip local spot, drinking café crèmes—a fancy term for milky coffee, in case you didn’t know—and people-watching. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We take turns coming up with backgrounds and stories for strangers who walk by.

Trust me, it’s a lot more entertaining than it sounds. I’d just dug into the most delicious chocolate croissant when Dad discreetly pointed to a lady crossing the street. She was wearing a smart-looking trench coat and sporting a short, boyish haircut.

“So, Frankie, what’s her deal?” Dad asked me.

I studied her like she was a work of art, noting her appearance and the way she moved and then taking in any other details she was giving away. If you know what to look for, it’s easy to tell exactly who a person is within the first fifteen seconds of meeting them.

And who taught me this cool superpower? My dad. See, I told you he’s awesome.

“She’s American. That’s obvious. Look at her shoes,” I said, gesturing at the boringly practical black flats the woman was wearing. “She’s trying to act like she’s not in a rush, but she is. And she’s nervous about something. Maybe she’s meeting someone for the first time? Her trench coat isn’t a fashion statement. It’s there to hide what’s underneath, which appears to be . . .”

I squinted in the midmorning sun in an attempt to see better.

“ . . . very unstylish and poorly fitting pants,” I finished. “She’s a professional of some kind, though her appearance doesn’t seem to be a concern of hers, so I’d guess she’s not in media or entertainment, or any field where she has to sell things to people, for that matter.”

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Brittany Geragotelis is living the dream. After 10 years of rejection from the publishing industry, she began to post her original novel, Life's a Witch, on the online writing site, Wattpad, hoping that others would enjoy reading her book. A year after the first upload, the book had received 19 million reads, which caught the attention of Publisher's Weekly, The Huffington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

After building up some buzz in the industry, she hooked up with her agents who instantly received interest from publishers and movie/tv producers. Within weeks, Life's a Witch went into auction between four major publishing houses, and in the end Brittany landed a 3-book deal with publishing powerhouse, Simon & Schuster.

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Read an exclusive excerpt from Nine Ways to Empower Tweens #LifeSkills by Kathleen Boucher

 

Ah, the tween years. Not a time I would necessarily want to revisit! But it's a time that really needs some extra help and guidance, because it is such a confusing time in life. Here's one book that aims to do so. Check out an exclusive excerpt before you get your own copy. Be sure to follow the tour for even more! Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Nine Ways to Empower Tweens #LIFESKILLS is a self-help book for tweens. Fraternal twins Emma and Elliot teach tweens practical life strategies that they've learned from their parents and teachers. These life skills include how to have more confidence when presenting in class, the importance of work ethic, a simple writing technique to help deal with anger, and more. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that tweens can use to integrate what they've learned.

"Engagingly written and well-designed, NINE WAYS TO EMPOWER TWEENS #LIFESKILLS by Kathleen Boucher should be required reading for teenagers and even older readers interested in building personal strength, developing a positive mind-set and achieving goals throughout their lives."
- Andrea Karen Hammer for IndieReader

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Excerpt text:

Chapter 1: How to Speak Confidently


"Here is how to be confident in just about anything: Write down on a piece of paper what you already do well. Are you an amazing writer, singer, or guitar player? Are you great at tying your shoes, making your bed, keeping your room neat, washing dishes, singing in the shower, feeding the dog, zooming around in your wheelchair, hugging your parents, doing schoolwork, or riding a bike? Remember that list. Each time you try something new, first remember something you are really, really good at doing. Remember something that makes you confident. Then, take that confidence and associate it with whatever you are trying that is new. It's as simple as that."

**My thoughts**

Self-help and self-empowerment are hot topics for us adults right now. It's good to start implementing some of these skills in kids, so that ideally, they can grow up to be healthier adults. And the tween years are horribly difficult. Any positive guidance at this age is fantastic.

This book is told from the point of view of fraternal twins Emma and Elliot. My guess is that's to make it seem like it is coming more from peers than an adult. And then, of course, you have one boy and one girl sharing their stories. As an adult, I didn't buy that tweens wrote this book, or at least not without a ton of adult help. But perhaps kids won't quite catch on to that as easily. 

I think this is the kind of book that tweens, and even older teens, should slowly work through and process. It is a lot to take in, especially when you are already in a time of great change and growth. It could work for individuals with a trusted adult with whom they could discuss their situations and progress. I think it could also work for some small group discussions, with individual follow-up.

It reads quite similarly to some of the current adult empowerment articles and books, though the example situations are more geared toward some that tweens and teens might encounter. This is where I think the small group and/or individual discussions could come in handy, to better help the tweens apply the different chapters to their own lives. They still need to do the work in themselves, but some guidance would be good.

I'd actually love to sit down with some of my tweens and teens with whom I am still in touch from when I taught them in their younger years and work through some of these chapters with them. We already have some of these conversations, but perhaps this book could provide some further talking points.

Honestly, I think that adults would also benefit from reading this. A lot of the referenced works for further reading would also be good for adults to read.

I received a requested review copy from the author and Goddess Fish Promotions. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

Kathleen Boucher is an award-winning children's book author, a certified lifestyle coach, a certified neurocoach, a certified stress and wellness consultant, and a registered nurse. Her mission is to inspire kids to follow their dreams. Nine Ways to Empower Tweens #LIFESKILLS gives tweens strategies that empower them.


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The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol (A Dragonstone Story) by Mark M. Even

Welcome to the Name Before the Masses tour for The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol, the first book in a series about Mandy Mandez and her extended family's special magic. Check out an excerpt from this book and a special preview of the next book in the series! Be sure to follow the tour for even more. And then enter the giveaway for a $20 gift card at the end!

The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol is an outstanding fantasy that shows how Mandy discovers her magic under strange circumstances. It focuses on how Mandy will get home and how she'll discover her real purpose in coming to this land, providing the basics of how this new world operates in a manner that elementary-level readers can readily understand: "The parasol and the dragonstone work together to sense the presence, or lack of presence, of the inner magic of the person holding the parasol. The dragonstone uses the infinite power of the sun to tap or channel or access that magic. And one way it does that is to transport an individual to Storyworld.”

As Mandy harbors a secret, puzzles out how to use the dragonstone, and interacts with her family while battling lizards and building an army, young readers will relish the blend of real-world family dilemmas and fantasy world encounters.(D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review)

Read an excerpt:

She opened the parasol and placed it on her shoulder. Just as she started twirling it, she heard the creak of the back door to the house open. Grandma rushed out, waving her arms and shouting, “Mandy, wait! Don’t!”

Too late, it’s my turn! Mandy thought.

A blue glow fell across her. Her vision blurred in the blue light. She felt like she was standing still… and spinning at the same time. Indistinct, blurred images appeared and disappeared in front of her, quickly fading away. She felt frustrated; she couldn’t quite make out what the images were.

Finally, she found herself standing on a desolate hillside. Below spread an open vista of hundreds of acres of land covered in boulders. Across this landscape, large and small vents spewed steam, which condensed into shimmering silver, white, and blue water vapor rising into the stark blue sky.

Turning to her right, Mandy saw a large unevenly formed mountain some distance away. On top of the mountain sat what appeared to be an old stone castle with massive parapets and what Mandy thought was… a drawbridge.

There were some… creatures flying around the castle and in between the fortifications and towers.

“I wonder what those are,” Mandy said aloud, squinting her dark hazel eyes to try and make out their shapes.

Behind Mandy, a deep bass voice loudly said, “Oh… no! How did we get to Talon?”

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Take a sneak peek at the next book:

The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol is the 1st book of a 4 (currently) book series. The subtitle of the book, “A Dragonstone Story”, identifies the ongoing story of Mandy Mandez and her extended family as they deal with the magic they can wield through a dragonstone.

The 2nd book, The Power of the Emerald Ring, continues the story and tells the reader how the family copes with using magic in the real world rather than within the fantasy worlds that the magic parasol had provided. While they struggle with hiding their powers from the authorities, they also decide that they want to use their powers to help mankind. And in doing so, they discover that they are not alone – that there are others that are also magical, but that use magic for their own personal benefit.

The Power of the Emerald Ring is in the final stages of editing by Cresting Wave Publishing and will be available September 2020.

Here is a preview of the cover art for The Power of the Emerald Ring:

About the author:

I retired from almost 40 years working for IBM in Mar, 2017. I’ve been married for 43 years to my wife, Joyce and have 3 children and 8 grand-children. I enjoy golfing, fishing, bird-watching and travel.

Shortly after retiring from IBM in 2017, I was at a small-town celebration in northern Wisconsin and noticed that a number of the little vendor booths were people selling children’s books that they created and self-published. I looked at these and told myself that I could write something like that. And I did, but these were the type of books that were targeted at small kids and needed vibrant pictures and artwork.

In the spring of 2018, I was visiting my niece and her family, and she told me of this wonderful idea for a story for a children’s book and after talking with her about it, we agreed to collaborate and I took on the task of writing the story. After many iterations, The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol became a reality.

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The Case of the Missing Holy Grail (The Penny Pendleton Mysteries) by C. Francis Carnicelli

She's an ace detective and she's only nine! Penny Pendleton, and her teenage body-guard, friend, and assistant Moose McGillicutty, find out that going to the annual Comic-Con in their hometown of Crab Apple Cove is anything but boring! Looks like someone has stolen a Holy Grail movie cup prop and it's up to Penny, Moose, and a gathered team of misfits to find the Grail! There's action, deception, revenge, and all done with a comedic flair.

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