Book Spotlight: Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine.

Authors: Boaz Yakin, Jennifer Li Shotz, Sheldon Lettich

 

This movie novelization of the soon-to-be major motion picture tells the story of a canine hero.

When Justin’s older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can’t believe that his brother is really gone. Except there’s one thing that Kyle left behind…

Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service.

He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted by Kyle’s family, essentially saving his life. At first Justin has no interest in taking care of his late brother’s troubled dog. However, the two learn to trust each other, which helps the four-legged veteran become his heroic self once more. As the pair start to unravel the mystery of what really happened to Kyle, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they might also find an unlikely new best friend—in each other.

Book written by Jennifer Li Shotz. Based on a screenplay by Boaz Yakin and Sheldon Lettich

 

 

• Age Range: 8 – 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 – 7
• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers; 1st edition (June 9, 2015)
• Cost: $6.99
• https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062420398/max-best-friend-hero-marine

 

Book Review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25679850-max?from_search=true

Book/Author’s Spotlight: Double Vision: #3 The Alisa Men.

 

In the third installment of F. T. Bradley’s madcap spy series, troublemaker Linc Baker must infiltrate the set of a Hollywood blockbuster in order to thwart a plan for worldwide destruction.

Linc thought his undercover junior-spy days were behind him, with tons of boring studying ahead of him, but when supersecret government agency Pandora wants his help, he doesn’t exactly have a choice. Sinister thief Ethan Melais is on the loose in Tinseltown, and it’s up to Linc to find him.

While on the job, Linc is snagged by a famous director to star in his movie. Add in “trying to impress the cute Hollywood starlet Savannah Stone” to Linc’s to-do list and this mission has suddenly become even more complicated. Linc’s look-alike agent nemesis, Ben Green, is also trying to stop Melais, but time is running out, and Linc can’t let Ben have all the fun!

With high-stakes spy adventure, Hollywood allure, and plenty of twelve-year-old snark, The Alias Men is arguably the most entertaining book in the series that ALA Booklist raves is “hilarious” and “authentic.”

http://www.ftbradley.com/books.html

 

• Age Range: 8 – 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 – 7
• Series: Double Vision (Book 3)
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Cost: $16.99
• https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062104434/double-vision-the-alias-men

 

 

About the Author: F.T. (Fleur) Bradley is the author of the Double Vision trilogy (Harper Children’s), a series of fun spy mysteries for middle-grade readers that School Library Journal calls “a must-read for mystery fans, including reluctant readers.” She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, two daughters and entirely too many cats.

For more information on F.T. and her books, visit www.ftbradley.com or follow her on Twitter. She likes to make new friends.

 

Mymcbooks Interview F.T. Bradley, Author of Double Vision.

Mymcbooks Interview F.T. Bradley, Author of Double Vision.

 

8th Annual Free Back to School Supplies or Box of Books Giveaway. Ends August 10th

 

This year I decided to give readers a choice.

They can enter to win a Box of School Supplies or a Box of Books!

Please Note in your comment below your choice of Box #1 or Box #2

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Book/Author Spotlight/ Giveaway: The Relic. Star Passage. Ends Aug 1st

About the Book: Teenagers Tim and Martie are desperate to end their parents downward spiral. Between their father s PTSD and their mother s depression, their family has reached a breaking point.

Then an ancient Christmas ornament reveals its secrets, sending the siblings across the centuries on a search for hope. But Tim and Martie aren t the only ones hunting through time. They re being watched by dark figures Trackers doomed to haunt history. These Trackers believe the teens ornament is their key to freedom, and they will do whatever it takes to steal it.

What begins as an exciting adventure becomes a deadly race. Can Tim and Martie find the answers they seek before their enemy finds them? http://www.starpassagebook.com/

 

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Deep River Books (June 23, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 194026992X
• ISBN-13: 978-1940269924
• Cost: $15.99 at Amazon.com

 

 

About the Author: Clark Burbidge was born and raised in the high mountain valleys of the Rockies. He earned an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BS from the University of Utah. Clark and his wife, Leah, live near Salt Lake City, Utah, where they enjoy their blended family of ten children and five grandchildren. The Relic is his sixth book. His award-winning works include the Giants in the Land trilogy and A Piece of Silver: A Story of Christ. http://www.prbythebook.com/clark-Burbidge

http://www.starpassagebook.com/about-the-author.html

 

 

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Book Spotlight: Picture Perfect #5: All Together Now

About the Book: Being one half of a BFF heart necklace is serious business—and in the Picture Perfect series, each story tackles a tough friendship challenge. Through the ups and downs of life in middle school, through braces and boy bands, family feuds and fashion disasters, your best bud is there. But what happens when friendship suddenly gets complicated? Tween readers will adore these sweet, accessible stories about the power of friendship.

Gracie Hardwick has always wondered what it would be like to have siblings—which is why she is so excited to go skiing with her best friend, Mari, and Mari’s big, boisterous family. It is sure to be an amazing weekend spent riding the chairlift, building snowmen, and drinking hot chocolate with Mari and her brothers.

The thing about siblings, though, is that they are always around . . . even when you need alone time with your BFF to talk about things like your secret crush. And Mari is too busy racing her brothers down the slopes, racing her brothers to the car, racing her brothers to see who can finish their dessert first to notice that Gracie really needs some one-on-one time. In fact, it sort of feels like Mari cares more about beating her brothers in the latest competition than hanging out with her friend.

When everything in Mari’s house is a high-stakes contest, how can Gracie compete for her best friend’s attention?

 

• Age Range: 8 – 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 – 7
• Series: Picture Perfect (Book 5)
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (January 5, 2016)
• Cost: $6.99

Picture Perfect #5: All Together Now

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Review: Picture Perfect #4: Between Us

About the Book:  Being one half of a BFF heart necklace is serious business—and in the Picture Perfect series, each story tackles a tough friendship challenge. Through the ups and downs of life in middle school, through braces and boy bands, family feuds and fashion disasters, your best bud is there. But what happens when friendship suddenly gets complicated? Tween readers will adore these sweet, accessible stories about the power of friendship.

Bailey Broadwell and her best friend, Olivia, are going to have the greatest year ever in middle school! Bailey has it totally figured out. All they need to do is follow her foolproof list of ways to make sixth grade epic. But Bailey’s plan doesn’t include her aunt and cousin Hannah unexpectedly moving to town.

Though Bailey hasn’t seen Hannah since they were little, she sets out right away to make her cousin feel welcome. And right from the start, Hannah and Bailey seem to enjoy similar things. Only, it’s a little strange how Hannah likes everything that Bailey does. And it’s weird when Hannah starts joining all the clubs that Bailey’s in. Soon, she starts dressing like Bailey. And agreeing with everything Bailey says!

Bailey tries not to let Hannah’s copycat behavior bother her, until it seems like Olivia and the rest of Bailey’s friends like Hannah more than her. How can Bailey have the best school year ever if Hannah is taking over her life?

 

• Age Range: 8 – 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 – 7
• Series: Picture Perfect (Book 4)
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 1, 2015)  https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062336743/picture-perfect-4-between-us
• Cost: $6.99

 

 

My Review: Bailey and her best friend Olivia planned on having an epic first year of middle school. Their plan was to go to the mall and check out what the 7th and 8th graders are wearing. Then shop! Start getting up at time you need to get up for school. Eat breakfast so that their stomach wouldn’t grumble. Smile at people and more.

She was set for middle school, until her mother told her that her cousin Hannah and aunt are coming to stay. Bailey promised her mom to help Hannah fit in and plan to make her feel incredibly welcome. She planned on giving her the tour of the school, take her to S&I for ice cream, introduce her to her friends, take her to the mall and many more. When Hannah turned up, Bailey started to enjoy Hannah’s company enjoying similar things. After awhile, Hannah started to dress like Bailey, joined the clubs she’s in and agreeing with everything Bailey says. It soon done on her that Hannah was a copycat, and that all her friends likes Hannah more than her.  Bailey needs to come up with a plan before Hannah take complete control of her life.

A book every middle school grader will love to read, full of fun and will appeal to young girls.

 

 

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from HarperCollins in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.

 

 

About the Authors: Cari Simmons and Melinda Metz

Melinda Metz: Melinda Metz is the author of over sixty books for teens and kids, including the YA series Roswell High (based on the TV show Roswell) and Echoes. Her middle grade mystery Wright and Wong: The Case of the Nana-Napper (co-authored by the fab Laura J. Burns) was a juvenile Edgar Award finalist. Melinda lives in Concord, North Carolina, with her dog, Scully, a pen-eater like the dog who came before her.

 

 

 

 

 

Book Spotlight: If You Were Me and Lived in … Renaissance ITALY

About the Book: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in…does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

http://www.caroleproman.com/

 

Pages: 52

Cost: $14.99

 

 

For review visit https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30146437-if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-renaissance-italy?from_search=true&search_version=service

 

 

Book Spotlight: If You Were Me and Lived In…Colonial America

About the Book: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in…does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

http://www.caroleproman.com/

Pages: 52

Cost: $14.99

 

For reviews visit

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30096742-if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-colonial-america?ac=1&from_search=true

Book Spotlight: If You Were Me and Lived in …. Ancient Greece

About the Book: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series.

Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun.

If You Were Me and Lived in…does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture.

So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

 

For reviews visit: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29630236-if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-ancient-greece?from_search=true&search_version=service

 

 

 

http://www.caroleproman.com/

 

Pages: 52

Cost: $14.99

Book Spotlight: If You Were Me And Lived In…. Elizabethan England

About the Book: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series.

Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun.

If You Were Me and Lived in…does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture.

So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you. http://www.caroleproman.com/

 

Pages: 52

Cost: $14.99

 

For reviews visit https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29837703-if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-elizabethan-england?ac=1&from_search=true