WOI Book Review: Hockey Agony by Donna McDine

 

Hockey Agony
Category: Chapbooks for Tweens
Author: Donna McDine http://www.donnamcdine.com
Artist: Julie Hammond http://www.juliehammondart.com
Paperback ISBN: 9781616333607; 161633360X
eBook ISBN: 9781616333614; 1616333618
Price: $9.95 paperback / $5.00 e-book

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. 

SYNOPSIS:

Peer Pressure and Honesty many times go hand-in-hand.  What is Larry to do when his teammate asks him to cheat when he is given the responsibility to run the clock during the big hockey game?  Outwardly, it may seem he will follow suit, but his conscious tells him otherwise at the moment of truth.

Overall Thoughts:

This is a fun quick read for 3^rd to 6^th grade readers. At first, I thought I was going to be sent a chapter book or novel, but actually this is a picture storybook. I’m sure you are wondering what is the difference between a picture storybook and a picture book. For starts the context of the story line. You do have vivid illustrations laced throughout the book, but story length is longer than a picture book and reminds me more of a short story one might find in a kid magazine such as CRICKET or Storyworks. 

The author keeps the story plot simple and introduces readers to the problem right away. Because this is a picture storybook, you don’t get defined, in-depth characters as the author doesn’t have the page count to develop them much beyond a picture book character. The story does move a bit faster than a chapter book, but the transitions are smooth and propel you into next scene with ease. 

Readers will relate to the simple problems of peer pressure and honesty. This is also a great book for boys or reluctant readers because of the short story style and sport setting.

The World of Ink Network will be touring the spell bounding ride of stories by award-winning children’s author, Donna McDine throughout September and October 2013.

The roller coaster action in each escapade will transport the reader into a specific time period. One never knows where they will end up, past or present.

 

You can find out more about Donna McDine, her books and World of Ink Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/3tv4jgf

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New Paranormal Show - Willow Cross and Marsha Cook

 







NEW AND EXCITING SHOW - PARANORMAL DISCUSSION
Willow Cross and  Marsha Casper Cook welcome guests JH Glaze, Jennifer Malone Wright  and K B Miller on September 10 at 10PM EST 9PM CST 8 PM MT 7 PM PST


This is a great new show with fresh ideas and a lot of fun. If you believe in ghosts or even if you don't this show is for everyone.

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Book Review: Milton the Square Shell Turtle

Title: Milton the Square Shell Turtle

Author: MaryAnn Tatro

Illustrator: Diane Lucas

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

ISBN: 978-1-61244-103-1

Publication Date: June 2013

$11.95

About the Book:

Milton is a story of a turtle. Unlike other turtles with round or oval shells, Milton has a square shell. One afternoon, and being new to the area, he decides to take a walk to the pond to relax.

Just when he thinks he finds the perfect spot, he can't stay. Not wanting to cause a problem, he goes further up the pond, only to discover, home is the best place to relax.

Our Thoughts:
We all love being home and there is the saying, "Home is where the Heart is." We found this theme ringing true as we turned the pages. Children will relate to finding safety and comfort in their own homes just as Milton did. It is important for kids to feel safe at home and free to be themselves as well too. Maryann Tatro teaches this very basic theme in her debut children's picture book.

Places available for sale:

http://www.halopublishing.com/bookstore

Amazon.com

You can find out more about MaryAnn Tatro, her book and World of Ink Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/oz73p92

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Please join Marsha Casper Cook  on Friday September 6 at 10 PM EST 9 PM CST 8 PM MT 7 PM PST when she welcomes Authors and businesswomen Stephanie White and Willow Cross.

It's going to be a great discussion on covers for books and formatting books for e- books and print. You won't want to miss this show especially if you are in the market to self publish.

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