SEAN ROSEN IS NOT FOR SALE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

I had just pulled into the driveway one night a few weeks back when a boy from next door greeted me. He had a book to return that was 512fKOz1P+L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_borrowed the previous July fourth. Yes, my home checkout policy is rather lenient. His family had been over that night to celebrate. I love that holiday. All you have to do is worry about what you’ll eat and watch fireworks light the sky. There’s no brunch to attend, trees to put up, or turkeys to cook. Oh, sorry. I’m getting off track much like our MC, Sean Rosen. I enjoyed the first book – I REPRESENT SEAN ROSEN and looked forward to the sequel. I only forgot that it had left my bookshelf almost ten months ago.

I read the new version in a few days. Despite its length many of the pages are in short screenplay format. You’ll be in the head of 13-year-old Sean and it may be a rough ride for adult readers. He’s all over the place with too much on his mind. I enjoyed his journey though I’ve been around this age group most of my life, and I still remember myself as a young teen (okay wipe that memory away). Regardless, many boys enjoy Sean because he’s like them with loving parents and a future he’s not sure about. My reluctant readers also willingly give Sean reading time. That says a lot.

PUBLICATION DATE:2014   Length: 384 pages

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):  The stakes are higher, the funny stuff is funnier, and the completely original and individual wunderkind Sean Rosen is balancing middle school and his career in ways never before seen. The adventures of Sean Rosen and his fictitious manager, Dan Welch, continue as Sean works on his screenplay, deals with seventh grade and track practice and a dog-walking job, records his podcasts, and tries to keep his brush with stardom a secret from his parents. Meanwhile, a major Hollywood movie studio has sent a private detective to Sean’s town to find out who this Sean Rosen kid is, and what the nature is, exactly, of his big idea.

FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT SEAN ROSEN IS NOR FOR SALE by Jeff Baron

  1. Sean is an only child in a two parent family. Nothing unusual there except this set-up is far from my usual MG selections this year. It’s just nice to read about a family who have become friends and support each other.
  2. Could a 13-year old kid get the attention of big movie executive and trick him into thinking he has an agent? Probably not, but Sean’s voice is so believable, funny, and teen-like, you have to assume maybe it could happen.
  3. Sean produces short podcasts and he talks about them frequently. Even better is actually watching them online. You can see a few of them here.
  4. The story shows kids it’s okay to try something and fail. Whether it be creative or athletic. Sean’s venture into middle school sports lasts about one hour, but his reasons for quitting are understandable.
  5. Sean has friendships with a diverse group of students. He’s not attached to any one clique and does fine with the popular girl and the quiet boy who sits by himself in the cafeteria. You’d be happy your kids had a friend like Sean.

FAVORITE LINES: I don’t hate school, but I don’t love school. My main problem with it is that’s it’s all day long, and there are a lot of other things I’d rather be doing. The parts of school that I like only take up a few short hours, but then you’re stuck there for the rest of the day.

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR: “When I first thought of Sean Rosen, it was a movie idea. Then for some reason, I remembered something a FOX studio executive suggested to me years ago after I pitched a movie—”Write it as a novel first.” I had never tried writing a novel, but Sean Rosen’s voice popped into my head, and once he started talking, he never stopped.” SOURCE

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THE NINJA LIBRARIANS: THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

A year ago I added THE NINJA LIBRARIANS:THE ACCIDENTAL KEYHAND to my future books to read list. The recommendation came from 21839074another MMGM blogger (The Reading Nook). My list has now grown to over 80 books and this title would still be there if author Jen Swann Downey hadn’t contacted me to announce the recent release of the paperback version. She graciously sent me a copy and I took to it right away.

What a marvelous world we have at Petrarch’s Library. There’s mystery, a large cast of unique characters, and magical surprises. Dorrie is an endearing MC who we follow as she and her older brother explore this unique place. Conflict and danger lurk in the shadows and the final 50 pages left me breathless. The good news at the end of the paperback version is a sneak preview of the sequel, THE NINJA LIBRARIANS: SWORD IN THE STACKS, due out in late 2015.

Avid readers from MG on up will devour the pages, but reluctant readers will most likely pass at it’s hefty size. They’ll miss out on a fantastic debut by a very talented writer. I’ll be waiting anxiously for the next adventure.

PUBLICATION DATE:2014   Word Count: 74,662    Reading Level: 5.8

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):

When Dorrie and her brother Marcus chase Moe-an unusually foul-tempered mongoose-into the janitor’s closet of their local library, they make an astonishing discovery: the headquarters of a secret society of ninja librarians.

Their mission: protect those whose words get them into trouble, anywhere in the world and at any time in history.

Petrarch’s Library is an amazing, jumbled, time-traveling secret base that can dock anywhere there’s trouble, like the Spanish Inquisition, or ancient Greece, or…Passaic, New Jersey. Dorrie would love nothing more than to join the society, fighting injustice with a real sword! But when a traitor surfaces, she and Marcus are prime suspects. Can they clear their names before the only passage back to the twenty-first century closes forever?

FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT THE NINJA LIBRARIANS by Jen Swann Downey

  1. Fourteen-year-old Marcus is a hilarious sidelight to Dorrie’s more serious side. His comments had me laughing at unexpected times. He’s all boy and often speaks before he thinks in his favorite Star Wars way.
  2. Dorrie is not your typical female main character and that’s what makes her special. Sword fighting is her passion, but in the 21st century she is more of a pretender. Her internalization of each event are superb and it doesn’t take long for you to have an attachment to to this girl. Feisty and strong – a great role model for young girls.
  3. When an author creates an imaginary world so vivid you want to visit, that alone is a success. What the residents can do with books at Petrarch’s Library is one of the coolest ideas I’ve ever read.
  4. In the back of the books is a welcome guide to the people, places, and other marvels found in Petrarch’s. Fun to relive what you already know and learn a few more things.
  5. The underlying theme of censorship is a bold one to take on, but what a fantastic way to introduce young readers to the struggles authors have had in the past to get their written words to an audience.

FAVORITE LINES:

Twelve-year-old Dorothea Barnes was thoroughly un-chosen, not particularly deserving, bore no marks of destiny, lacked any sort of criminal genius, and could claim no supernatural relations. Furthermore, she’d never been orphaned, kidnapped, left for dead in the wilderness, or bitten by anything more bloodthirsty than her little sister.

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR:

With all my soul, I have loved libraries since I remember loving anything. As a kid, libraries seemed like magic palaces of possibility. The shelves seemed to hold rows and rows of moveable worlds, each one fronted by a door in the shape of a book cover. All you had to do was swing it open and walk inside. And voila! Imaginary people and situations and places and choices. Those childhood books made it clear that I had choices about what kind of person I wanted to be, how I could live, what might count as “normal” or “good”. Libraries have to rate as one of our most beautiful human inventions, especially public ones. SOURCE: From Jen’s Website

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TEDDY MARS: ALMOST A WORLD RECORD BREAKER for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Teddy Mars fills a void for any new MG reader looking for an easy read, an endearing MC, and a funny story. If you were raised in a small y450-293family and want an understanding of what it’s like to be the sixth child out of seven, Teddy will fill you in fairly quick. Those that already know the feeling of having four times the number of people in the house than bathrooms will smile as Teddy takes things into his own hands. With five older sisters and a younger brother he calls The Destructor, Teddy just wants to stand out and be recognized rather that getting lost in the crowd.

The story is laid out by months with separate subsections for each event that occurred in Teddy’s life. The format should appeal to younger readers who may be intimidated by long chapters. Teddy has a spot on 10-year-old voice that you will not forget. This is a great addition to a 3rd or 4th grader’s library. I’m glad to have spent some time with Teddy.

PUBLICATION DATE:2015   PAGE COUNT: 215

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):

Fans of Jeff Kinney’s humor and Sharon Creech’s heartfelt stories will love this hilarious new series about a ten-year-old boy from a big family who dreams of making it into The Guinness Book of World Records.

Teddy Mars is determined to stand out in a world full of wonders and a house bursting with siblings. With the help of his best friends, Teddy tries to build the biggest snow mound, stuff the most grapes in his mouth, and lift a chair with his teeth. He’ll do anything to succeed—even if it means sleeping in a tent and cleaning up pigeon poop for Grumpy Pigeon Man. Too bad his pesky little brother, also known as The Destructor, always wrecks Teddy’s record-breaking plans!
FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT Teddy Mars by Molly B. Burnham

  1. The illustrations are weirdly wonderful. Rich detail is given to each character’s facial expression and it makes for some amusing takes. The illustrations are scattered rather than being the focus of the story and that works well in this case. Kids though may be clamoring for more pictures.
  2. The inclusion of Guinness Book of World Records throughout the book gives the story a fun angle. You’ll learn many of the wacky records that people have accomplished.
  3. The importance of recognition for each member of a large family is brought forth beautifully. Teddy gets his recognition in an unusual way and it involves a backyard tent. A great prop to bring this theme full circle.
  4. I didn’t seek this title out to learn about pigeons, but I’m glad to be an expert now on their behaviors. The relationship with Teddy and the Grumpy Pigeon Man was heartfelt and believable.
  5. Coming soon is book #2 in the series (yay!): TEDDY MARS: ALMOST A WINNER.

FAVORITE LINES: (I don’t usually choose the first line but I couldn’t resist.) “The day my brother climbed into the cat box was the day I knew my life would never be normal again.”

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TIME SQUARE – THE SHIFT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

It’s a good day when you make a comment on an author’s web site and come away the winner of a contest. Yes, I snagged a copy of S.W. Lothian’s book and spent spring break enjoying a Kindle version. The story is a set-up for the series with TIME SQUARE – UFO available now and TIME SQUARE – 20957080TRIANGLE to be released in 2015.

S.W. Lothian has created an amazing world in this time travel adventure. Time Square is the place where time is kept and it’s a busy place with all sorts of surprises. The statues alone are enough to convince you this is no ordinary place. On the human side there are Lewis and Eva, very engaging youngsters who follow there dad into this unique place. As the plot thickens and races to Book #2, they will be center stage even more.

You’ll be left hanging at the end but that’s intentional. The mark of a great series is that you want to read on – and you certainly will in this case.

PUBLICATION DATE:2014   PAGE COUNT: 210

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):  There’s more to time than ticks and tocks.

Imagine this. Your dad is a part-time archaeologist who has a tendency to discover things. One day, he comes home from an expedition with a crusty old relic, and dumps it in the basement. You’d probably think everything would be fine and dandy, but that’s where you’re wrong. Because that’s precisely when all the trouble started.

It’s 1930, and Lewis and Eva Hudson are a couple of twin teens with just such a dad. Then, on a chilly wintry day in Washington D.C., the three of them mysteriously disappear into thin air, without a trace. Throw in a weird and mysterious rival with a point to prove, add a looming disaster that threatens to break time itself, and pretty soon they’re smack bang in the front seat of a roller-coaster to doomsville.
FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT THE SHIFT by S.W. Lothian

  1. The secondary characters leave you with more than one chuckle. Betty Pocker, Horrie Houston, James Blonde, and Ludwig Von Messalot to name a few.
  2. Eva and Lewis are paired with more experienced time travelers, Max Wells and Razer Sharpe. This team known as ELMR will be fun to follow as they embark on their first mission together in 1947 Roswell, New Mexico in the previously mentioned sequel TIME SQUARE – UFO.
  3. The cover is a brightly colored clue as to what lies ahead for readers– suspense, humor, and craziness.
  4. The writing is crisp with just the right balance of action and description. Certainly a necessity with so much to be revealed both in 1930 Washington D.C. and in the magical Time Square.
  5. The front dedication will bring a tear and a smile to anyone reading. You can check it out on the author’s website.

FAVORITE LINES: (There are many including this one from a ‘P word’ loving secondary character) “Mr. Tingleton, it’s Penelope Poppins your personal page. Mr. Hootsnap and a party of people have popped in to appraise you of preparation and plans for the portal placement project.”

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR: “I am a huge fan of books that are full of magical settings (like Harry Potter), action and adventure.  I love reading and writing this genre, as I’m not one who loves to watch or read needless violence and murders, etc.  When I write, it’s for my kids. I try to excite, inspire, and teach them the importance of respect and teamwork.  My books are full of awesome edge-of-your-seat action and adventure which is scattered with plenty of humor and fun.  I also hope to help adults remember the dreams of their own childhood.” SOURCE

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Happy International Childeren’s Book Day 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

075b31a2bbThis yearly celebration coincides with Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. Each year a different country is given hosting honors which allows them to choose the theme and have a guest author post his or her thoughts. This year United Arab Emeirtus (UAE) is waving the flag with a Many Cultures One Story theme. You may read Author Marwa Al Aqroubi’s message by clicking on the poster above.

My contribution is a giveaway of recent book I read that fits the theme beautifully: WAITING FOR UNICORNS by Beth Hautala. unicornsHere you will find the an American girl who moves to an Inuit Eskimo town with her dad. It’s described as A rich and poignant story about opening up—to new people, to second chances, to moving forward with life.

To enter the drawing just leave the name of a book you’d recommend that fits the theme this year. I will draw the winner at 10 p.m eastern time on Easter Sunday. Good luck and happy reading.

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STORY THIEVES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Here’s the start of another series from author James Riley, although in his bio he claims to be non-existent. I know his writing from the popular Half Upon a Time trilogy. With Story Thieves he has brought forth an intriguing concept – two kids, Owen and Bethany, leap in and out of a book’s pages and experience what is happening in the story they’re in. story-thieves-9781481409193_hr

It gets quite involved as they get separated in one of Owen’s favorite stories (One you won’t find on the bookshelves, but there are quick journeys into real books). I liked the interaction with the two of them staying together so when they split up it was a disappointment.  Multiple third person POV’s are not my favorite. You just get going on Bethany’s story and then it is interrupted for an update on Owen. Alas, with the way the story unfolds it’s the only logical way to present the tale.

Story Thieves is exciting, funny in parts, and got me thinking – each our lives are a story being written. I’ll keep mine to a single POV.

PUBLICATION DATE:2015   PAGE COUNT: 383

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):  Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real world’s homework and chores.

But everything changes the day Owen sees the impossible happen—his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library. It turns out Bethany’s half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.

Bethany can’t let anyone else learn her secret, so Owen makes her a deal: All she has to do is take him into a book in Owen’s favorite Kiel Gnomenfoot series, and he’ll never say a word. Besides, visiting the book might help Bethany find her father…

…Or it might just destroy the Kiel Gnomenfoot series, reveal Bethany’s secret to the entire world, and force Owen to live out Kiel Gnomenfoot’s final (very final) adventure.

FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT>> STORY THIEVES by James Riley

  1. The strength of this plot will grow as more volumes are completed in this series. I was guessing all the way as to what little tidbits of future conflict lie ahead in books to come.
  2. Bethany and Owen are engaging characters. They make for fine protagonists and both experience change in their way of thinking. Bethany is a tough girl who is in charge and Owen is your typical ‘Oh that would be so cool’ boy. Middle level readers have a couple more heroes to cheer for.
  3. I read an author interview recently and the question was describe your book in one word. I’d have to call this one CLEVER.
  4. Kiel makes for an interesting fictional character pulled from his own fictional story into this one. He’s funny and quirky and I’m sure he’s not going away in future books.
  5. With this being a series, I was not surprised by the many loose ends left on the last page. The dangling plot points serve as a great discussion as to what happens next. I’m never right about these things, but there are some enticing possibilities with the characters. Just what you want as an author of a series – readers debating as to what happens next.

FAVORITE LINES: “You don’t ever speak to me again, do you understand? And if you ever tell anyone about me, I’ll find the deepest, darkest math book I can find, and drop you into the most boring part!”

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR: “But by my nature of being ridiculous, it felt like maybe writing for kids might be a fun choice. I have such a love for my favorite childhood authors that it felt like trying to join a club with all of my favorite people already inside. Though it took a lot of knocking!.” SOURCE

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THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

If you are searching for a book with a heavy dose of drama, look no further. Twelve-year-old GiGi has just moved with her twenty something sister into an apartment in Long Island, New York. 24350601Her past and why they are there without parents begins to unfold. So too does GiGi’s new life in a prestigious private school where friendships she’s never had before take hold.

There are a few mature themes explored here but never expanded into YA territory. Although I liked this book, a few plot twists had me shaking my head. No spoilers here, but when GiGi decides to find her mom, her journey left me wondering why no one noticed. Although the page count looks hefty for MG, many of the pages include recipes that you can savor or skip over. I do know the writing is good when I kept turning the final 50 pages, avoiding what I should be doing instead.

PUBLICATION DATE:2015   PAGE COUNT: 342

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):  Take two sisters making it on their own: brainy twelve-year-old GiGi (short for Galileo Galilei, a name she never says out loud) and junior-high-dropout-turned-hairstylist DiDi (short for Delta Dawn). Add a million dollars in prize money from a national cooking contest and a move from the trailer parks of South Carolina to the Gold Coast of New York. Mix in a fancy new school, new friends and enemies, a first crush, and a generous sprinkling of family secrets.

FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINKIE PIE by Kat Yeh

  1. I have relatives in the south and when they are in town they love to show off their cooking. “Oh my” is all I can say after eating way too much. The recipes scattered throughout the story are tied nicely to the plot. I wanted to try each one out. I may start with the Madder’n Heck Smashed Potatoes
  2. GiGi. Yes, there were times I didn’t enjoy this MC, but she has an emotional load to deal with in her short life. I’ll give her some slack and know her good side is going to show through more in the future.
  3. Trip. I believe every school has their own version of Trip. A popular boy kids and parents can’t get enough of in class or out in public. He even jokingly calls himself “The Perfect Boy.” Of course there is a bit more to Trip that is uncovered in the story.
  4. Themes of friendship, family, and forgiveness are brought forth in true authentic seventh grade voices. It had me saying “I’ve heard a kid say that before,” and made me smile at the writing.
  5. We have another book girls should love. Boys… probably not.

FAVORITE LINES: DiDi says Wish Pie should have been named Stop All Your Bellyaching and Just Be Who You Are Pie. When I told her that was the dumbest name I’d ever heard, she said, “People don’t care what you name it, G. They like pie for what’s on the inside.”

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR: “The amount of maraschino cherries it would take to make whipped cream the actual color of Cherries in the Snow lipstick is terrifying, I know this from experience. So I will ask for a little leeway with this bit of fiction.”

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Middle Shelf Magazine

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

On Monday I posted my review of Jennifer Richard Jacobson’s novel, SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT. I also mentioned the release of her newest, PAPER THINGS. The very next day I came across an interview with her in the newest issue of Middle Shelf Magazine. Here are the questions MSM asked:

What inspired you to tackle homelessness in PAPER THINGS?

What do you hope readers will gain from reading Ari’s story?

Which of your characters (if any) resemble you?

How has being a teacher helped you as a writer?

Who is your hero?

Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Head on over to Middle Shelf Magazine for her insightful answers. You can also subscribe for free so you don’t miss an issue.

In addition to the fine interview and many excellent MG reviews, this month’s magazine recognizes ALWAYS in the MIDDLE for the second time. My blog will wear the button proudly. Thank you Middle Shelf Magazine.

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SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Last year I wrote and finished a manuscript in close third person. It’s like first person, but you’re more like a camera that hovers near your MC’s eyes. It”s quite elegant writing if done right. Before starting my project I read several books written in this way. One of my favorites was Small as an Elephant.31ybVrekqpL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_

Since I am ready for a rewrite of my own close 3rd person manuscript, I re-read Jennifer Jacobson’s novel last week to get me in the correct writing frame of mind. I’m glad I did as it allowed me to step back and observe the writing.

Your emotions will twist and turn as you follow Jack trying to find home and his mom who abandoned him. In this day of Amber Alerts and cell phones, I first had reservations about the plot and could a child be on the run for so long. Jack though makes everything very believable.

The author has another family contemporary MG story out last month, PAPER THINGS. It’s back to the more familiar first person POV and I am looking forward to also reading that one soon.

PUBLICATION DATE:2011   WORD COUNT: 47,985 READING LEVEL: 5.3

FULL PLOT (From Amazon):  Ever since Jack can remember, his mom has been unpredictable, sometimes loving and fun, other times caught in a whirlwind of energy and “spinning” wildly until it’s over. But Jack never thought his mom would take off during the night and leave him at a campground in Acadia National Park, with no way to reach her and barely enough money for food. Any other kid would report his mom gone, but Jack knows by now that he needs to figure things out for himself – starting with how to get from the backwoods of Maine to his home in Boston before DSS catches on. With nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins the long journey south, a journey that will test his wits and his loyalties – and his trust that he may be part of a larger herd after all.

FIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

  1. Jack has a love of elephants and his passion is a central theme of the story. Each chapter begins with an interesting quote or fact about this huge creature. I will look at elephants differently from now on.
  2. I had anticipated the ending but not the way it was written. Surprises for sure.
  3. Jack must do things he normally wouldn’t do like steal. He’s very torn though with every decision he must make. Jack’s a good kid thrown into an awful situation.
  4. Mental illness has been explored before in MG books (Waiting for Normal was the last one I read). It brings light to the upheaval brought to families and the emotional scars left. I’m more hopeful for those in need after books of this type.
  5. Jack’s adventure takes him to some unique hideouts. There’s only one that is very appealing – the remaining locations will have you cringing.

FAVORITE LINES:“Of course you can read a book for grown-ups, Jack. You’re a smart kid,” his mom had said. “Read a chapter to me.”

He had, skipping over a bad word or two, and she had smiled.

QUOTE FROM AUTHOR: “I struggled to figure out how Jack, an abandoned boy, would survive – not in the wilderness, but in civilization. I physically traced Jack’s route (every place he visits actually exists) and tried to imagine what the journey would be like for an eleven-year-old, entirely on his own, and with a big secret to keep.”

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MMGM LINKS

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

With our fearless leader hunkered down completing her crazy schedule (and new book!), here are the links I have gathered. Hope this helps (I’ll keep updating as I find more sites 3/10/15)

Alex from Randomly Reading (BREAKING STALIN’S NOSE)

Rosie Hollinbeck (LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY; AND COALTOWN JESUS)

Story Time Secrets (MURDER IS BAD MANNERS)

Joanne Fritz (A DRAGON’S GUIDE TO THE CARE AND FEEDING OF HUMANS)

Ms. Yingling (MARK OF THE THIEF)

Dorine White ( GUMWRAPPERS AND GOGGLES)

Word Spellunking (THE CASE OF THE MISSING MOONSTONE)

Andrea L. Mack (STRIKER)

Jenni Enzor (EDDIE RED AND THE MUSEUM MILE)

Patricia Tilton (HATTIE BIG SKY)

S.W. Lothian  (ANNI MOON AND THE ELEMENTAL ARTIFACT)

And ME! (CHARLIE JOE JACKSON’S GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY)

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