Promenauts Book Blitz

 

Such a great cover and the reviews are stellar!

Check out Promenauts: The Avarune Necklace by J.C. Williams and maybe treat yourself to a copy today!

Promantheus: The Avarune Necklace

Genre: Fantasy Adventure/ Mystery/ Young Adult

Grades: 3 – 12

Azuelo is a strange boy who has woken up in the middle of the woods with no memory of his former life. When he finds his way to the city of Stormhold, he is quickly inducted into the ranks of the promenauts, a group of warriors sworn to protect their city from the violent gurgans lurking just outside their walls. Now, Azuelo must fight to help defend his new home, all while trying to reclaim his forgotten past with only one thing as his guide, the avarune necklace.

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Justin Williams, the author of Promenauts, The Avarune Necklace as well as the CEO, president and supreme imperial pooh-bah of Justin Williams Books LLC.

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Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex Book Blitz

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                                                            Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex

Genre: MG Fantasy/ Middle Grade

Dylan Dover was an ordinary boy... until a fall into another realm transformed his fate - and the fate of this immortal realm - forever.

Dylan believes he is a typical twelve-year-old until he stumbles into a vortex that miraculously transports him to the immortal dimension, a parallel universe.

Dylan not only learns that he is a warlock, but he also discovers a twin brother, extraordinary powers, and a secret prophecy that seems to have Dylan and his family at its crux. Dylan, along with his brother and their new-found wizard friend Thea, begin to unravel the mystery that surrounds their birth and the danger that threatens immortals and humans alike.

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In a stunning debut, Lynne Howard's Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex casts a potent reader's charm over all youngsters clamouring for a new supernatural hero.

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Lynne Howard, author of the Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex series, is a writer, lawyer, and teacher. Passionate about serving her community and dedicated to social justice, she lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, Andrew, their children, Matthew, Jessie, and Dylan,...

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The Littlest Dinosaur's First Christmas Spotlight Blitz

 Our favourite veggie eating T-Rex is back and this time he's celebrating his first Christmas! Read on for more details!

                        The Littlest Dinosaur’s First Christmas (The Littlest Dinosaur Series)

Publication Date: September 5, 2022

Genre: Children’s Books/ Picture Books

The Littlest Dinosaur is excited to play in the snow for the first time. He wishes he could play in the snow forever, but Christmas is a busy time of year, and Mama Tyrannosaur has plans for those presents under the tree!

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Bryce Raffle was the lead writer for the video game studio Ironclad Games. He also writes stories for young adults and designs book covers.

Steven Kothlow is making his debut as a children’s book writer. He hopes to tell many more stories that help spread a message of diversity and inclusion, especially in children’s literature.

Tessa Verplancke is a sound designer by day and an illustrator by night. She lives to tell stories through as many mediums as possible.

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Harley James and the Secret of the Falcon Queen Review Spotlight

Welcome to the tour for the next mysterious installment in the Harley James series, The Secret of the Falcon Queen by Leah Cupps! Read on for more info and a chance to win a $100 Amazon e-gift card!

Welcome to the third book in Leah Cupps's Harley James series! Harley James is back in the Secret of the Falcon Queen and if you've read the previous books in this series you are NOT going to want to miss out on this addition to the series. 

Harley is back with her world-traveling archeologist dad and this time they find themselves in Scotland on a highly monitored dig for an ancient queen's diary and other various artifacts. It's believed that these items hold magical attributes, that if they fall into the wrong hands, well...let's just say bad things could happen. Harley is going to have her hands full with this one as there is always someone dogging her steps and no, it's not just Daisy. 

One of the things you're really going to love about this book is that it's not necessary for you to have read the previous books in the series. You can easily grab this book up, dive in, and start reading. Will there be references to the previous books in this series? Yes, there will be. Honestly though? Those references simply pique your interest in Harley's previous adventures. The author does tie in some moments from the previous books, but they just truly whet your appetite for more. 

You get a nice combination of history mixed with fiction in this novel and it's written well for the intended age group of 8-12 year-olds, but it is also suitable for those older teens who are looking for something fun to read with a nice amount of adventure, thrills, and danger. 

You're really going to love the variety of pictures spaced out throughout this novel as well. I'm not much of a "picture book" reader, but these pictures add just the right amount of "more" to this story. They help bring it to life just that tiny bit more and give you particular scenes that bring you a little closer to the edge of your seat. 

You're going to like that the author reunites Harley with old friends and that she's making some new ones along the way as well. While she's a world-traveling kid, making friendships that last is never easy, but with her adventures, she's finally accomplishing that.

This book is one that I highly recommend to anyone with a child that fits this book's age range. They are absolutely going to devour this book. My own child is impatiently waiting her turn to grab this book and dive right in. LOL! 

I feel that this book rates 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are some moments that I feel are a bit repetitive, however, the familiarity might be the reason why the author chooses to do it. I know that I'm looking forward to more of Harley's adventures, because it's a big world and there is lots to discover.

Thank you to the author, Leah Cupps, and R&R Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! 

Harley James: The Secret of the Falcon Queen

Publication Date: July 5th, 2022

Genre: MG/ Adventure/ Chapter Books (Ages 8 to 12)

Will Harley uncover a queen’s secret… before it’s too late?

Harley James lands in the beautiful Scottish countryside, but green clovers aren’t the only thing awaiting her arrival. Harley is greeted with one of her greatest enemies yet—the mysterious Magnus Murdoch.

S.M.A.L.L. has a new mission—to protect the secret of the legendry Falcon Queen. Harley works with old and new friends while sleuthing across Scotland. She must solve challenging riddles and find clues that lead to the queen’s secret chamber.

Join Harley as she thunders through the Scottish countryside on horseback, discovers a mysterious silver feather and uncovers a secret that will change history.

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Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the co-founder of Vision Forty Press, a small family-owned publishing company.

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Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings Review Spotlight

 

Welcome to my stop on the Harley James book tour! Check out this cool adventure called Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps and enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon e-Gift Card!!!

 Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings is the first book in Leah Cupps’s Harley James Adventures series. In Harley’s first adventure, she’s in Tikal, Guatemala with her dad on an archaeological dig. Harley has no idea of the adventure that awaits her when with the help of her furry friend, she stumbles across a legendary statue. She has dreams of showing her dad her find and gaining his recognition and approval, but that dream is short-lived. A dangerous legend warns of what will happen if all three statues are found. Can Harley stop the world from ending?

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings is the first book that I have read by Leah Cupps and this book is one engaging adventure novel. If you are looking for a good book for kids age 8 – 12 years old, especially, then this book is a great pick. The author weaves an engaging tale beginning with a teaser of how things came to be. We get nice pieces of details about Harley scattered throughout the book, but well placed so that it exactly fits the moment in the story.

This story moves pretty quickly, so be prepared for that. I like the pace overall, but I will admit that there were moments in the story of where I really wanted more. This book creates a nice balance of adventure with some mystery mixed in as well. I like how the author teases things in one direction, but then they take a completely different turn! It really keeps you on your toes.

Throughout this book are scattered full page illustrations. I really liked these, and I think young readers will, too. They help to detail the story and bring it alive while adding a little bit more to the story. The placement of the pictures adds to the story in the right places, helping to guide readers through this novel as Harley works to piece together the clues.

As I was reading this book, when I’d put it down, my daughter would pick it up. She falls right in the age range for this book, and she was really engaged by the cryptography included in this book as well. We’re both looking forward to the next book in this series.

I can easily say that Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings rates 4.5 out of 5 stars. I would have liked a bit more drama in this book, but other than that this book is well-written. I could easily see the author coming back to this book and doing more with it by expanding it with more drama. For kids who are 8-12 years old especially, this is a good book. But anyone who enjoys a good adventure mystery novel this one is a good one to check out.

Thank you to the author, Leah Cupps, and R&R Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book! I look forward to more of Harleys' adventures!

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings (Harley James Adventures #1)

Publication Date: May 12, 2022

Genre: MG/ Adventure/ Chapter Books (Ages 8 to 12)

Will Harley Find the Missing Mayan Statue & Save the World?

Amateur cryptologist Harley James has just landed in the sticky jungle of Tikal, Guatemala—home to the famous Mayan ruins. She’s made a few friends, a few mistakes…and a ground-breaking discovery.

The legendary statue of the long-lost Mayan King.

Just as she is about to impress her father with her discovery, the statue is stolen. Right from her own room!

And what’s worse? The legend says if the statues of the three kings are reunited, they’ll bring back an army from the dead to rule the world.

Follow along with Harley as she tracks down the missing Mayan statue, solves a few riddles and stumbles upon a secret society that will change her life forever!

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Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the co-founder of Vision Forty Press, a small family-owned publishing company.

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Intra-Earth Chronicles Review Spotlight

Welcome to the book tour for The Two Sisters by Kara Jacobson. Read on for my review,  more info about the first installment from the Intra-Earth Chronicles, and a chance to win some fantastic giveaways!

The Intra-Earth Chronicles Book 1: The Two Sisters by Kara Jacobson is the first book in this new children's book series and it is a fast-paced fantasy novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. 

Two sisters separated by a break in the earth. One sister is intent on finding and saving her sister, but what dangers face these two girls? There is much to come, and they must be strong to face them and come out the other side.

The Intra-Earth Chronicles is the first book that I have read by this author, but I was immediately drawn in by this book's gorgeous cover. Fantastically done, and definitely appealing in sight alone I knew that this was a book I wanted to check out. Now, when the author says this book is fast-paced, they aren't kidding. LOL! Things move pretty quickly, and while I would have loved more details in key areas, I enjoyed this book overall. I like that the girls have a good relationship with each other, and there is that desire to find and help the sister who gets lost. 

This book really is a page-turner, and I like that there are secrets, surprises, twists and so much more. If you're wondering if the cover actually ties into the book - i.e. the tiger...yes! I began to question this at one point and time, but just hang in there! It will be worth the wait, I promise! I can't say too much because I don't want to ruin the story for anyone, but this is a good book for those who have young children. I would even say that children around 8 or 9 would enjoy reading this book. There isn't anything too complex in there, but for sure it'd make a fun bedtime story.

I'm eager for the next book in this series and I'm really hopeful that maybe some more detail will be added to the books as they come along. I truly enjoyed reading this short story, and I absolutely recommend this to young readers, parents and even those who work with young children - librarians, teachers, etc. I'm rating this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. 

The Intra-Earth Chronicles: The Two Sisters #1

Publication Date: January 25th, 2022

Genre: Children’s Fantasy/ Sci-Fi (Reader’s Age: 8 to 11)

Publisher: Atmosphere Press

In the year 2444, two noble sisters, Sasha (15) and Adrianne (11), have survived a nuclear fallout, only to be torn apart.

The ground splits open and Adrianne is thrown from her horse, plummeting into the ravine. Spurned on by the hope that Adrianne lives, Sasha embarks on a journey through the desert to face the ravine that claimed her only sister. Meanwhile, deep within the earth, Adrianne is running for her life. She took something that did not belong to her.

In The Intra-Earth Chronicles; Book I: The Two Sisters by Kara Jacobson we experience a fast-paced fantasy adventure woven within the earth, and the unshakeable bond between two sisters.

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Kara Jacobson resides in the beautiful, rolling hills of Red Wing, MN with her husband and young son, Logan. She and her husband both work at the local hospital, where they first met. Born with an insatiable appetite for science fiction, Kara has always been intrigued with the notion of entire civilizations existing within the earth. She was a New Media Film Festival (2021) nominee for The Intra-Earth Chronicles, Book I: The Two Sisters.

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Renegade Spy Project Spotlight

 

Welcome to the book tour for The Renegade Spy Project by Terri Selting David, a book I know most parents and readers will whole-heartedly recommend! Read on for info and a chance to win the entire trilogy!

The Renegade Spy Project (The Renegade Girls Tinkering Club #1)

Publication Date: August 10th, 2020

Genre: Middle Grade/ Chapter Books/ Children’s Inventor Books (Ages 8 – 12)

Publisher: Spiderdust Studios 

Wren is impulsive, curious, and always in trouble. Can her flaws become her greatest asset?

Wren Sterling has a problem. She knows she’s super smart and a good friend, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t shake her reputation as a troublemaker. It feels like the only people who believe in her are her three best friends in the Renegade Girls Tinkering Club. She’d hoped middle school would be different, but when her inability to control her temper causes an accident, even her beloved STEM Club is no longer a safe haven.

She has to find a way to fix it. When her idea to start a business inventing and selling spy gadgets succeeds, it looks like she’s finally done something right! But then the Club is accused of a crime. Can they use their own gadgets, and a little bit of trouble to solve the mystery? If they can find the real culprit, Wren may just discover she has a bright future after all. If they can’t, she could lose her best friends forever.

“It’s The Babysitter’s Club meets MacGyver!”

Build your own SPY GADGETS! Instructions included in this charming story about friendship, middle school, and the Engineering Design Process for kids ages 8-12.

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Technically it was Wren’s Greenhouse, hidden behind her family's small home in the middle of San Francisco, but all the Renegades felt at home there. In the Greenhouse, they didn't have to worry about other people's rules and opinions. Or try to be boring or be like everyone else. The Greenhouse was their safe space. They could just be themselves. Wren's parents let them use it as their workshop and clubhouse as long as her little sister, Trixie, could be part of the club.

When they'd formed the Renegade Girls Tinkering Club, the Greenhouse had been abandoned and filled with broken pots and spiderwebs. It was small and dirty, but had everything they needed. A door hidden like a secret behind an overgrown wisteria vine. A back wall with shelves from floor to ceiling, and excellent light from a front wall made entirely of glass. A small but sturdy potting table sat against the windows. It was pleasant and warm, with one electrical outlet and a small work sink. They loved it from the first time they saw it.

Amber, Kammie, Ivy, Wren, and even Trixie had worked tirelessly last summer, cleaning and gathering assorted leftovers, recyclables, and a mishmash of bins to put them in. They categorized and labelled, collected cardboard by cutting down shipping boxes, and saved empty toilet paper rolls from the trash. They snuck random scissors from kitchen drawers, ribbons, buttons, anything that looked useful or had an interesting shape. Amber had borrowed a folding card table from her garage, and Kammie brought in some stools her parents were getting rid of. Wren found an old glue gun, and they had even managed to find an unused sewing machine. The first purchase with their club dues had been copies of the side gate key, so everyone could head directly into the backyard when they came over.

Amber rocketed through that side gate, clutching a cardboard box protectively to her chest with her delicate arms. Beneath a spring green sundress her feet, in their pristine white flats, skipped quickly and skillfully over the ground. The September afternoon sun lit up her auburn hair like a fiery halo.

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In 1996, Terri left Colorado, where she grew up, and headed even more West until she couldn’t get any West-er. Landing in San Francisco, her career spanned more than a decade in 3D character animation for video games, films, television shows, and even a comic book (but mostly video games.) Her work encompassed character animation, art direction, and story development before she had children and, imagining a better world for them, co-founded the Renegade Girls Tinkering Club with her friend Vicky in 2015. Since then she’s created over a dozen curricula and assisted in creating half a dozen more, encompassing more than 230 individual projects.

She lives in San Francisco with 2 rowdy children and a fabulous, brilliant husband who brings her tea every night.

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