NOTE: All blurbs posted here are the work of the author and are taken directly from Amazon. The RRBC team accepts no credit or critiques for these blurbs.
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*RWISA AUTHOR, BETTE A. STEVENS:
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“The Tangram Zoo and Word Puzzles Too!”
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*RWISA AUTHOR, D. L. FINN:
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What a way to spend Christmas Eve! Thirteen-year-old Aimee is sick and missing her dad, who died in a car accident last year. While the rest of her family are outside playing in the snow, she is alone by their Christmas tree. Aimee sighs as the tears begin to fall. She wishes she still believed in Santa Claus. Then she could ask him to change the last year. Yeah, right, she thought. She turns away from the tree, and falls asleep. Later that night, Aimee awakens to a strange noise. (More on Amazon)
When Janine’s parents win a vacation to a private island, it’s the same week as her and her twin brother’s 16th birthday. Cool! She can’t wait to lounge on the beach and let the staff pamper her! Much to her disappointment, though, they leave the island to go sightseeing on a boat. Unlike the rest of her family, bouncing around the ocean isn’t her idea of fun. Even when her brother gets their dad to stop the boat to investigate the neon sea creature that he is sure is following them–nothing. Losing her new red hat is the highlight of her trip until an unexpected storm hits, and they shipwreck on an uncharted island. After tending to some wounds from the crash, they search the island in hopes of finding human civilization. Although they don’t find what they are looking for, it appears they aren’t alone. When they return to their campsite—a fully cooked dinner is waiting for them! Why? And a better question is why did they eat it? It was as if they stepped into a fairytale– or nightmare. Who is on the island with them and what do they want?
It’s April of 1917, and World War I has reached Elizabeth’s family on their wheat farm in North Dakota. Although the battles are being fought overseas, the war has affected her in ways she couldn’t have imagined. Elizabeth is thrust into a new role after her brother and father leave the farm to do their part in the war. And she’s only eleven years old!
Having almost died as a toddler, Elizabeth has been babied most of her life. Now she must learn to help out around the farm; cooking, cleaning, and tending to the garden and livestock. No longer can she run from her responsibilities, as she did when her horse Rosie was giving birth. There were complications during the delivery, and Elizabeth panicked and froze. The foal didn’t make it.
The dream always begins the same way for fifteen-year-old Coral Dover. She enters the ocean alone and ends up in a cave on the back of a dolphin. It’s happened every night for the last eight years since her parents disappeared. Coral longs to visit the place where her parents’ plane went down, and she finally gets her wish when her aunt takes her on a working vacation to Hawaii. When Coral notices unusual things happening around her, only one other person believes her. Will they discover the secret that could change everyone’s lives? Can Coral keep her family safe as she pursues her dream?
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*AUTHOR, GRACIE BRADFORD:
“Lady Bird: Shawn’s Sixth Sense”
“June the Prune & Lady Bird: Cancer Stinks!”
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*RWISA AUTHOR, HARRIET HODGSON:
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Hodgson believes that great leadership can be learned from a young age. This beautifully illustrated and thoughtful book is meant to be shared and enjoyed while giving children tools to find their own unique gifts and the values that make great leaders.
From the very first page, Grief Doodling invites action. Topics range from the benefits of doodling, to why doodling is fun, to doodling tips, and responding to doodling prompts. The prompts, based on grief research, promote self-worth and healing.
This is a hopeful book—something all grieving kids need.
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*AUTHOR, JOY NWOSU LO-BAMIKO:
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Grandma is becoming a bit forgetful. She hides things in places she believes she will be able to find them when she needs them, but then, she forgets where the hiding places are. She forgets her car keys and a host of other things. What will Grandma forget next?
This fun little book will have children 3-6 yrs. of age entertained by the antics of Grandma.
Living can be painful! These stories follow the growing pains of a little boy named Chike. He struggles to understand why he cannot impose his own will on life. Why he should be told what to do and why living is so tough. Do we even understand the mind of a child? We can only watch, direct and pray. How will life treat Chike? Only time will tell.
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*AUTHOR, JOYCE SHAUGHNESSY:
“Mr. Grumpy Lizard Meets the Giggling Girls”
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*AUTHOR, MARETHA BOTHA:
“Flame and Hope: An African Adventure”
“Friends: An African Adventure”
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*AUTHOR, MICKI PELUSO:
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*AUTHOR, ROBBIE CHEADLE:
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“Sir Chocolate and the Ice Cream Rainbow Fairies Story and Cookbook”
Join Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet on a fun adventure to discover why the milkshake rain is pale and white.
What was it like for children growing up in rural Suffolk during World War 2?
Elsie and her family live in a small double-story cottage in Bungay, Suffolk. Every night she lies awake listening anxiously for the sound of the German bomber planes. Often they come and the air raid siren sounds signaling that the family must leave their beds and venture out to the air-raid shelter in the garden.
Despite the war raging across the English channel, daily life continues with its highlights, such as Christmas and the traditional Boxing Day fox hunt, and its wary moments when Elsie learns the stories of Jack Frost and the ghostly and terrifying Black Shuck that haunts the coastline and countryside of East Anglia. Includes some authentic World War 2 recipes
“Sir Chocolate and the Strawberry Cream Berries story and cookbook”
The adventures of Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet in poetry form. Michael came up with the idea of Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet and many of the characters contained in the books, when he was ten years old. His ideas were such fun that Robbie decided to turn them into little verse books for his entertainment. The book contains recipes for children to make with adult assistance.
“Sir Chocolate and the Baby Cookie Monster story and cookbook”
Book 2 of the Sir Chocolate series: Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet find a lost baby cookie monster. Join them on an adventure to return the baby to its mother and learn how to make some of their delicious recipes at the same time.
“Sir Chocolate and the Sugar Dough Bees story and cookbook”
A greedy snail damages the flower fields and the fondant bees are in danger of starving. Join Sir Chocolate on an adventure to find the fruit drop fairies who have magic healing powers and discover how to make some of his favourite foods on the way.
“Sir Chocolate and the Sugar Crystal Caves story and cookbook”
Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet get sugar water from the Sugar Crystal Caves to make delicious goodies for their shop. Unfortunately, something is making the crystals melt. What can Sir Chocolate do? Includes four lovely new recipes.
“Sir Chocolate and the Condensed Milk River story and cookbook”
The Condensed Milk River where Sir Chocolate goes fishing has stopped flowing. The water creatures are losing their homes. Can Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet solve this problem? Five lovely new recipes are also included.
“Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five story and cookbook”
Number 6 in the Sir Chocolate series: Five zoo animals go missing and Sir Chocolate needs to find them. Includes five lovely new recipes.
“Silly Willy Goes to Cape Town”
When the George family go on holiday to Cape Town, Cautious Craig cannot believe what he has to endure at the hands of his naughty and wilful younger brother, Silly Willy. Willy throws tantrums at the most embarrassing and inappropriate times, causes a commotion on the aeroplane and tries to steal a chameleon from Butterfly World. What is a poor older brother expected to do in these situations?
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*RWISA AUTHOR, SAM POLAKOFF:
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*RWISA AUTHOR, W. J. SCOTT:
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31 Magic Writing Prompts to ignite your child’s imagination. Have fun creating magical stories to share with your family and friends.
Sometimes loss is the only thing that saves you.
Last summer during the dreaded hunting season, Kywah lost his tail, his magic, and his value as a silvertail. Now the hunters have returned and he’s terrified. Especially when he recognizes Samsa, the very hunter that cut off his tail, and ruined his life.
But when the pack becomes trapped in the foothills with no escape, Kywah realises he’s their only hope. Without a tail, he’s worthless to the hunters and their wizard masters. If he can escape, he can find help for his pack. All he has to do is locate the Wise One and retrieve the Deep Magic. (More on Amazon)
Evelyn, an orphan, doesn’t believe in magic anymore, but then the meddlesome tinkers arrive in her village and change her world forever. (More on Amazon)
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My review for Tails by W.J. Scott–
A tale to keep readers wanting more! 3/3
I received a paperback copy of Tails from author W/ J. Scott some time also. In this middle-grade fantasy tale, Kywah has lost his tail to a hunter, and now the hunters are back to get the rest of his pack’s tails. Since Kywah has nothing left to interest the hunters, it’s up to him to make his way through the gauntlet and find the Wise One so that he can find the Deep Magic that will save his pack.
Tails is a high-interest story with messages that provide excellent discussion points for M/G and YA readers. Themes include facing your fears and meeting challenges that may seem impossible and putting others first. This is a wonderful adventure story that families and classrooms can enjoy together. I highly recommend Tails as a read-aloud. Readers and listeners are sure to enjoy the graphic images that accompany the story as well. Scott has conjured up a winner for Book 1 in a series that is sure to keep us wanting more. ~Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning children’s picture book AMAZING MATILDA and other books for children and adults.
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Thanks, Bette – made my day reading your lovely review.
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Here is my review for Sir Chocolate and the Ice Cream Rainbow Fairies Story and Cookbook by Robbie Cheadle – https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R27L1YRSZRZS9Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B086DYYNFQ
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I have read and reviewed Wendy Scott’s Magic Writing Prompts: 31 Creative Activities for Kids. https://www.amazon.com/review/R314LW57S52KV4/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rv
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Yvette, I’m sure you enjoyed her book! Wendy’s writing is enjoyable!
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Thanks, heaps, Yvette – I love seeing where young minds soar!
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