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Blog Tour: The Nancys and the Case of the Missing Necklace – R.W.R McDonald

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Tippy Chan is eleven years old, and she lives in a small town in a very quiet part of New Zealand– the town her Uncle Pike escaped as a teenager, the moment he got a chance. Now Pike is back with his new boyfriend Devon to look after Tippy while her mum is on a Christmas cruise.

Tippy can’t get enough of her uncle’s old Nancy Drew books. She wants to be Nancy and is desperate to solve a real mystery.

So, when her teacher’s body is found beside Riverstone’s only traffic light, it looks like Tippy’s moment has arrived. She and her minders form The Nancys, a secret detective club. But what starts as a bonding and sightseeing adventure quickly morphs into something far more dangerous.

A wrongful arrest, a close call with the murderer, and an intervention from Tippy’s mum all conspire against The Nancys. But regardless of their own safety, and despite the constant distraction of questionable fashion choices in the town that style forgot, The Nancys know only they can stop the killer from striking again. Whatever the cost…

R.W.R. McDonald (Rob) is an award-winning author, a Kiwi and Queer dad living in Melbourne with his two daughters and one HarryCat.

His debut novel, The Nancys, won Best First Novel in the 2020 Ngaio Marsh Awards, as well as being a finalist in the Best Novel category. It was shortlisted for Best First Novel in the 2020 Ned Kelly Awards, and Highly Commended for an Unpublished Manuscript in the 2017 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. His second novel, Nancy Business, was a finalist for Best Novel in the 2022 Ngaio Marsh Awards.

My thoughts: My aunt used to send me Nancy Drew books from America, but I never really got into them – tbf I was already reading Agatha Christie’s finest by ten, so maybe Nancy passed me by.

But for grieving eleven-year-old Tippy, the collection of Nancy Drews she’s grown up with, some of which were her grandmother’s and some her uncle’s are a source of inspiration and support. Her Uncle Pike has come to stay, bringing his boyfriend Devon and a huge sprinkle of glitter to the small New Zealand town he left as soon as he could.

Tippy’s mum has won a cruise, and has rather unwillingly agreed to leave her brother in charge of her home and daughter, hoping they can’t get into too much trouble while she’s gone. 

Unfortunately for her, Tippy’s teacher is murdered, and with her Uncle Pike and Devon, Tippy has formed The Nancys, to investigate. It’s a small town, so the killer has to be someone she knows. The main suspect is an old friend of Pike’s, but the trio don’t think she’s guilty.

And while they’re solving this horrible crime, Tippy is still wondering what really happened to her dad, her mum won’t talk about him, and she’s worried she’s going to forget him.

This is such a bittersweet book, Tippy is grieving, only really has two friends, is stuck in a tiny town without really having many people around her. Her mum’s also wrapped in grief, burying herself in work, not able to talk to her daughter. Pike and Devon are kind but not very child friendly, their world in Sydney is very different from Riverstone, and they maybe aren’t making the best decisions in letting Tippy skip school and look for a murderer, but they’re loving and trying to find a way to help her.

I really liked it, and I think a lot of readers will embrace this curious crime solving team. I would say it’s suitable from about 10 upwards, but do bear in mind my wildly unsuitable reading material at that age!

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Blog Tour: Frog, Fish and Worm – Christina B Bianco

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Get ready to giggle with ‘Frog, Fish, and Worm’! 

This toe-tapping, fish-flapping, and worm-squirming adventure will have kids aged 2-8 in stitches. 

Watch as these three tiny titans team up against the fisherman, Stan. 

But guess who joins the underwater shenanigans? 

A toothless Crocodile! With their hilarious hijinks and a pinch of teamwork, they give Stan the fright of his fishing life. 

It’s a rip-roaring rhyme-time, proving that even the littlest critters can outsmart the biggest bullies. So dive into this gigglesome, fin-tastic tale, and let the underwater fun begin!

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Christina has had a successful career in the Art, Design and TV Industry before owning her very own Art Gallery.

Inspired by her love of reading and doodling, Christina decided to put pen to paper and create ‘Dorothy Dustbucket.’

Splitting time between Europe and the UK, she lives in the beautiful county of Cheshire, along with her husband and two children, who provided much of the inspiration for the children’s books.

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Blog Tour: Mr Howard the Rescue Cat – Erin Hayburn

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An abandoned young cat must fend for himself and avoid the nasty bully cats patrolling the streets, until he is rescued by new people, given the name ‘Mr Howard,’ and brought into a home with good food, soft beds, and a very old dog! But to pass the test in the new home, Mr Howard must follow The Rules. After an unexpected escape, he is faced with a choice: Will he choose No Rules and a life on the streets? Or The Rules and a new family? What will Mr Howard choose?

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My human, the Author Erin Hayburn, is a bit shy (and not as interesting as me), so I’ll take over from here – My name is Mr. Howard McGregor, thank you. Mr Howard The Rescued Cat is based on my true rescue story as a young, and ever so handsome kitty cat.

I may be black and white on the outside, but I’m most certainly colorful on the inside! 

After a spell of homelessness and trying to survive on my own (not too successfully, I might add), a new family rescued me and welcomed me into their home – which already had an old dog living in it! I won’t bore you with the details of my hilarious antics in said new home (you’ll have to read my book for that!), let’s just say there were a lot of new Rules I wasn’t necessarily keen to follow…

With my dashing good looks, charming personality, and riveting origin story, I always believed someone should write a book about me. Although I look far more dapper in real-life than the illustrations depict, the narrative is indeed accurate of my early escapades.

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Blog Tour: When the Red Bird Flies – Courtney Reames Haydell

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Synopsis (from Amazon):George and Murphy are two brothers who share everything-toys, secrets, and especially the love for their sweet grandmother. But one day, she goes to Heaven, and the brothers miss her alot.Then, something amazing happens. Bright red birds start showing up wherever they go. These aren’t just any birds; they seem special. Following these birds, George and Murphy go on a big adventure. Along the way, they learn that these birds have messages from their grandmother!The story of When the Red Bird Flies is like a big, warm hug. It tells us that even when someonewe love goes away, they’re still with us in different ways. Sometimes, they might send signs to let us know they’re watching over us. All we have to do is pay attention and believe. So, join George and Murphy as they learn about love, memories, and the magical ways the world tells us that we’re never truly alone. With every chirp and flutter of the red bird’s wings,they find a little more happiness and remember all the fun times they had with their grandmother.

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On a cold night in November, a loving grandmother had gained her heavenly wings — this left all
her family in tears but especially George. George said “How will we go on without her? I will miss her so terribly much, Mommy.”
His parents told him that he would never be alone, that his grandmother may have left but she is still here — right here.
“You can feel her, but you can’t see her. If we believe enough and ask her to send us signs to let us know she is watching over us, she will do just that — always look for the signs when you need them most.”
Shortly after his grandmother’s passing, George celebrated his seventh birthday. His parents tucked him into bed on the evening of his birthday. As his mom closed his door, she whispered:
“Close your eyes and make a wish.”
So, he did — he wished for his grandmother to send him a sign to let him know she is still with him.

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Courtney Reames Haydell, born to Bonnie Carville Reames and Michael Wilks Reames, is theyoungest among six siblings. Hailing from a small town in Louisiana, she’s an author deeplyrooted in familial ties and the wonder of nature. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and surroundings, her stories often touch upon themes of love, loss, and healing. Courtneycurrently resides in Texas, where she finds joy in the company ofher husband and two sons.Through her writing, she hopes to touch young hearts, helping them navigate through life’sprofound moments.


Hi, I am Courtney Reames Haydell, author of When the Red Bird Flies. I wrote my book through personalexperience. I lost my beautiful parents, my two boys’ grandparents, within four years. This took a hugehit on myself as a new mother and on my two sons as we are learning to navigate life without them.When the Red Bird Fliestakes place anywhere there is the grieving heart of a child missing someone theylove. I take great joy in being able to help other parents help their children cope with great loss.This is my first book. It has had many vulnerable moments, to say the least. It’s like putting your personal diary out into the world for everyone to read and judge. It can also be very liberating as well.The smiles and hugs from friends and strangers make me happy and so fulfilled when they tell you howmuch yourstory has helped them, their children, and their grandchildren, and they cannot recommendyour book enough to all they know.A little behind the scenes ofWhen the Red Bird Flies: My son, Maxwell (11 years old) wrote thejournaling questions in the back of the book. He wanted other kids to be able to write their feelings, and by doing so, it would help them stay close to the person or people they are missing. This was a proudmoment for me as a mother and for Maxwell. Getting to see how much his questions are helping other kids has brought him tremendous joy.This book really is a big warm hug. I am just so proud of it.When the Red Bird Flies has brought my family many smiles and loads of comfort.

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Blog Tour: A Christmas Carol with Grandfather Time – Rose English

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A Christmas Carol with Grandfather Time
A modern lyrical re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic for children of all ages. Young Ebenezer hates sharing and is not very caring. Can a magical clock and a ghost puppy help him mend his ways?

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At least £1 from every book purchased will go towards donating a book to each child in Hereford County Hospital over the Christmas Season 2023

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Living on ‘England’s Green & Pleasant Land’, among the gentle rolling hills of the Herefordshire Countryside, Rose’s house is wall to wall books. She’s a Read-a-holic, whose hobby is to write stories for the young and young at heart.
Working as a school librarian, and sharing her love of books with children, was the best job she ever had. However, life moves on and another chapter was only a page turn away. Working in a very different library now, she is a key worker for the NHS helping to run the Medical Equipment Library in Wye Valley NHS Trust.
After winning FIRST PRIZE in a short story competition with ‘The Magic of Grandfather Christmas’ she is inspired to transform the tale into a collection of stories for all ages. ‘Young Ebenezer’ is inspired by the Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ and brought into modern times with a strong theme of sharing and caring.
Rose has a little sidekick called Miss Ruby Heart, a ruby King Charles spaniel from the Grandfather Time Series. The puppy is the Ghost of Christmas Past and features on the ‘Young Ebenezer’ covers.
She also has her own social media pages to check out.

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Giveaway To Win a #SharingIsCaring #Giveaway (To share between the whole family) (Open to UK only)*
Prize includes –
📚 Hardback picture book ‘A Christmas Carol with Grandfather Time’ (4 – 8 years average)
📚Paperback ‘Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol’ (8+ years)
📚 Paperback ‘Young Ebenezer ~ Confronts the School Bully (8+ years)
📚Paperback ‘The Magic of Grandfather Time’ (older readers to adults) This is where the stories all began a short story of love and loss
📚Paperback/Pocket Treasure ‘Ruby’s Christmas Gifts’ (Families to share) short stories, poems, puzzles jokes.
📚Grandfather Time bookmarks, pen, fridge magnet, sticker
📚Miss Ruby Heart glitter sticker, badge, heart/pawprint bracelet
📚Sharing is Caring necklace
📚Christmas keyring

Hello I’m Rose English and I’m a Read~a~holic! I’m also an aspiring author progressing from short stories for adults, to stories in verse for children. My muse is a ruby King Charles Spaniel named Miss Ruby Heart and together we like to #ShareAStory
My addiction began as a child, being shy and not making friends easily I sought comfort in books. The local library was my second home. I even dare to dream that one day I might write a book myself and see it upon the library shelves. My real name is hard to pronounce (Susan S’ari pronounced Shari) so I created Rose English who would be that English Rose
upon the shelves. Books over spilled our home so I created our very own library in the garden shed. I even made us all library tickets to check books in and out. Heaven help the borrower who did not return a book on time. Dog-eared books were an absolute No-No and would mean a ban plus expulsion from the shed (for a time anyway).
As I grew, I dabbled in writing poetry and short stories, but life moved on and I soon found myself at college and then in permanent employment. I found little time to write as I was always reading for studying. However, there was always time to read a book for pleasure. I came back to writing when I had little money to spare for a gift for mum’s birthday so I dug out some old poems and created a personalised gift. Mum loved it more than anything money could buy and still has the original, but now she has a self-published updated print copy ‘Rainbows & Roses ~ Poetry & Prose’.
In 2014 whilst perusing my local library I came across a book about long case clocks and in it a quote that inspired my future writing.
‘A grandfather clock has a face and a voice. As it name suggests, it is more than a piece of furniture; it is a member of the family’
‘English Country Grandfather Clocks’ by Richard C.R. Barder 1983
Immediately my thoughts turned to magic and the idea of a magical clock who would be the guardian of his beloved family. Hence, the birth of ~ Grandfather Time. The clock first makes his appearance in a short story ‘The Magic of Grandfather Christmas’ it won 1st Prize in an online seasonal competition. I was later able to self-publish the story as ‘The Magic of
Grandfather Time’. Miss Ruby Heart also made her first appearance in this story.
As I struggled over the years to try and turn ‘The Magic of Grandfather Time’ into a full-length novel my sister-in-law encouraged me to try it as a story in verse. Amazon was around that time looking for a new version of the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ but for kids. Low and behold ‘Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol’ was born. There can only be one winner and this time it was not me. However, I had great feedback from a couple of author friends and they encouraged me again to self-publish. Miss
Ruby Heart featuring as ‘The Ghost of Christmas Past’ and the model on the front cover.

So commenced my transition to children’s author. Now having found my niche I thought about turning Ebenezer’s story into a picture book and we finally get ‘A Christmas Carol with Grandfather Time.’ In the story he is the narrator and along with Miss Ruby Heart the pair encourage the boy to be more caring and share with others. #SharingIsCaring
Who knows what the future holds, my aim is to create stories of Grandfather Time for both the young and young at heart. I am currently focusing on promoting the latest book to enable me to raise money to have more picture books printed so I can gift them to the children in my hospital over Christmas.
Thank you for enabling me to spread my joy of reading. A big THANK YOU to Rachel’s Random Resources and all you lovely bloggers involved in this mini blog tour.
May the magic of reading be with you always.

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Book Trailer: Finney and the Secret Tunnel – Jamie Lane Barber

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We have something smart, and cute to share with you all today! Check out the book trailer for Finney and the Secret Tunnel by Jamie Lane Barber!

Finney and the Secret Tunner (A Finney and the Mathmysterians Adventure)

Expected Publication Date: November 14, 2023

Genre: MG Mystery/ STEM

Booby-trapped tunnels. Secret societies. Puzzles. A buried secret.

Finney’s sixth-grade math teacher might hand out too many worksheets and have a weird hang-toothed smile, but there’s something sincere about her that nudges Finney to follow her trail when she goes missing. Making her way through secret tunnels beneath the school, Finney’s now wrapped up in a secret society rivalry. In a race to solve puzzles and dodge dangerous boobytraps, can Finney uncover a world-changing secret left by one of the world’s greatest geniuses?

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 Jamie Lane Barber grew up in the southern California sun but enjoysher days now on the east coast in Virginia Beach. On top of writing and running a digital marketing agency, Jamie fills her time with shuttling her children between activities. Her kids and two crazy dogs help keep Jamie on her toes and always busy. Jamie enjoys karaoke nights with her husband, musical theatre, escape rooms, a tasty red wine, and, of course, reading.

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Blog Tour: Scareground – Angela Kecojevic

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Roll up, roll up, the Scareground is in town!

Twelve-year-old Nancy Crumpet lives above a bakery and her life is a delightful mix of flour, salt, and love. Yet her mind is brimming with questions no one can answer: Why did her birth parents disappear? Why can she speak with the sky? And why must she keep her mysterious birthmark hidden?

Everything is about to change when the Scareground returns to Greenwich. Nancy is convinced it holds the answers to her parents’ disappearance. Nancy and her best friend Arthur Green meet the fair’s spooky owner, Skelter, and discover a world full of dark magic and mystery. Nancy must confront her greatest fears to get to the truth. But is she ready for all the secrets the Scareground will reveal?

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Angela Kecojevic is a senior librarian, author and creative writing tutor. She has written for the Oxford Reading Tree programme and the multi-award-winning adventure park Hobbledown where her characters can be seen walking around, something she still finds incredibly charming! She is a member of the Climate Writers Fiction League, a group of international authors who use climate issues in their work. Angela lives in the city of Oxford with her family.

My thoughts: this was a really enjoyable read about family, finding your place and friendship. Nancy lives with her adoptive parents, the Crumpets, bakers in Greenwich. But she wants to find out who her birth parents were and why she can read the sky. Assisted by her best friend, future explorer Arthur, she sneaks out to explore the new fun fair in town, the Scareground, a place the Crumpets have warned her not to visit.

There she meets several new friends, and the mysterious Skelter Tombola. Sneaking around the fairground, Nancy learns a few terrifying secrets, and resolves to return for more answers. What is her connection to the Tombola family and why is Skelter trying to find the lost carousel?

A fun and slightly sinister story starts off a hopefully new series for young readers of 9-12 years old (and this thirtysomething!)

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in the blog tour but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: Rufus and Magic Run Amok – Marilyn Levinson

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Adorable for the whole family, check out Rufus and Magic Run Amok by Marilyn Levinson!

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Rufus and Magic Run Amok

Publication Date: June 13, 2023

Genre: Children’s Books/ Ages 6 – 12

Rufus Breckenridge is an ordinary ten-year-old with a best friend and a great comic book collection. He is not a witch like his mother, aunt and grandmother. Witches take lessons to learn how to control their magical powers so they can use them to help other people. Where’s the fun in that? Besides, witches are weird. At least that’s what lots of people think.

When Big Douggie, the school bully, chases Rufus home, Rufus makes him do a double backflip. He decides to keep his new-found magical powers a secret. But the more spells Rufus casts, the stronger his magic grows. Soon Rufus’s magic is running amok!

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A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries and novels for kids. Her books have received many accolades. Her juvenile novel, Rufus and Magic Run Amok, was an International Reading Association-Children’s Book Council Children’s Choice and has recently come out in a new edition. And Don’t Bring Jeremy was a nominee for six state awards. Her YA horror, The Devil’s Pawn, will be out in a new edition in January, 2024.

As Allison Brook she writes the Haunted Library series. Death Overdue, the first in the series, was an Agatha nominee for Best Contemporary Novel in 2018. Other mysteries include the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series and the Twin Lakes series.

Marilyn lives on Long Island with her kitties, Romeo and Juliet. She loves traveling, reading, doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku, and chatting on FaceTime with her grandkids.

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Blog Tour: Norah’s Ark – Victoria Williamson

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Two very different lives. One shared hope for a brighter future. No time to waste. The flood is coming…

Eleven-year-old Norah Day lives in temporary accommodation, relies on foodbanks for dinner, and doesn’t have a mum. But she’s happy enough, as she has a dad, a pet mouse, a pet spider, and a whole zoo of rescued local wildlife to care for.

Eleven-year-old Adam Sinclair lives with his parents in a nice house with a big garden, a private tutor, and everything he could ever want. But his life isn’t perfect – far from it. He’s recovering from leukaemia and is questioning his dream of becoming a champion swimmer.

When a nest of baby birds brings them together, Norah and Adam discover they’re not so different after all. Can Norah help Adam find his confidence again? Can Adam help Norah solve the mystery of her missing mother? And can their teamwork save their zoo of rescued animals from the rising flood?

Offering powerful lessons in empathy, Norah’s Ark is a hopeful and uplifting middle-grade tale for our times about friendship and finding a sense of home in the face of adversity.

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Victoria Williamson is an award-winning author who grew up in Scotland surrounded by hills, books, and an historical farm estate which inspired many of her early adventure stories and spooky tales. After studying Physics at the University of Glasgow, she set out on her own real-life adventures, which included teaching maths and science in Cameroon, training teachers in Malawi, teaching English in China and working with children with additional support needs in the UK. Victoria currently works part time writing KS2 books for the education company Twinkl and spends the rest of her time writing novels, and visiting schools, libraries and literary festivals to give author talks and run creative writing workshops.

Victoria’s previous novels include The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind, Hag Storm, and War of the Wind. She has won the Bolton Children’s Fiction Award 2020/2021, The YA-aldi Glasgow Secondary School Libraries Book Award 2023, and has been shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023, The Leeds Book Awards 2023, the Red Book Award 2023, the James Reckitt Hull Book Awards 2021, The Trinity School Book Awards 2021, and longlisted for the ABA South Coast Book Awards 2023, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2020, and the Branford Boase Award 2019.

Her latest novel, The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams, is a middle grade fantasy inspired by classic folklore. Twenty percent of the author royalties for this book are donated to CharChar Literacy, an organisation working to improve children’s literacy levels in Malawi.You can find out more about Victoria’s books, school visits and free resources for schools on her website: www.strangelymagical.com

My thoughts: this was a sweet and somewhat heartbreaking book about friendship, what constitutes a home and family. Norah and her dad are struggling to survive, he’s out of work, they’re bounced between hostels and B&Bs and can’t afford much in the way of food.

Norah is a wonderful creation, fierce and funny, determined and brave. She’s got so much heart too, loving all the stray and wild animals she meets. Cycling round and round the park while her dad is at the job centre or library, trying to find work. Theirs is a hardscrabble existence at the fringes of society, and sadly an increasingly common one.

Adam comes from a lot more privilege, a safe and loving home, two parents, and his mum doesn’t have to work. He has however, recently been declared in remission from leukaemia, and is struggling to move on. His mum is terrified he’ll get sick again and her anxiety is having an impact on her marriage and Adam. His dad wants to get back to school, swimming and seeing friends but it’s an uphill struggle.

When Adam and Norah meet and bond over their love for animals, both finally have a friend, but it isn’t easy. Gradually however, they build their friendship and their parents come round. But who is the lady who keeps talking to Norah’s dad? Is she from the dreaded social services or is she connected to the mystery of Norah’s mum?

While there are some very sad moments and Norah especially tugs at the heart strings, this is a redemptive and joyful book at heart. Friendship, family, safety and finding a home all provide the warmth and Norah’s sunny nature wins through. Perfect for younger readers who enjoy uplifting stories and are interested in the world and the environment.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in the blog tour but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: The Celtic Deception – Andrew Varga

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Happy publication day to Andrew Varga and congrats on the release of The Celtic Deception! 

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The Celtic Deception(A Jump in Time Novel Book 2/2)

Publication Date: August 15, 2023

Genre: MG Fantasy

Reading Level: Age 12+

Dan Renfrew hates that he’s a time jumper—seventeen-year-olds should not be stuck with the responsibility of saving history. But with no one else stepping up to stop Victor Stahl’s plot to take over the world, Dan and his time-jumping partner Sam have no choice but to jump back into history again. They land on the Celtic island of Anglesey in 60 CE, hoping to find answers on how to stop Victor. Their task isn’t easy. Everyone seems to be hiding something, from the druids who rule Anglesey to the Celts who take the time jumpers in. As two Roman legions—intent on wiping out everyone on the island—draw closer, time is running out for Dan and Sam.

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The Last Saxon King (A Jump in Time #1)

Publication Date: March 7th, 2023

Genre: MG Fantasy/ Historical Fantasy

One jump to save all time.

When Dan Renfrew is accidentally transported to England in the year 1066, he also learns a startling fact. He’s a time jumper, descended from a long line of secret heroes who protect the present by traveling to the past to fix breaks and glitches in the time stream. To get home alive, Dan must try to restore history, but he soon discovers even bigger challenges than suspicious Anglo-Saxons, marauding Vikings, and invading Normans. A band of malicious time jumpers is threatening the very future of the universe.

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Ever since his mother told him he was descended from Vikings, Andrew Varga has had a fascination for history. He’s read hundreds of history books, watched countless historical movies, and earned a BA from the University of Toronto with a specialist in history and a major in English.

Andrew has traveled extensively across Europe, where he toured some of the most famous castles, museums, and historical sites that Europe has to offer. During his travels he accumulated a collection of swords, shields, and other medieval weapons that now adorn his personal library. He is skilled in fencing and Kendo—the Japanese art of sword fighting. He has also used both longbows and crossbows, built a miniature working trebuchet, knit his own shirt of chain mail, and earned a black belt in karate.

Andrew currently lives in the greater Toronto area with his wife Pam, their three children, and their mini-zoo of two dogs, two cats, a turtle, and some fish. It was his children’s love of reading, particularly historical and fantasy stories, that inspired Andrew to write this series. In his spare time, when he isn’t writing or editing, Andrew reads history books, jams on guitar, or plays beach volleyball.

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