About the Book
Title: Skycastle, the Demon, and Me | Author: Andy Mulberry | Publication Date: February 22, 2014 | Publisher: Paw! Print Press | Pages: 107 | Recommended Ages: 7+
Summary: Skycastle, the Demon, and Me is the first in a series of middle grade books for fearless, adventure loving kids. WARNING...this book contains a scowling demon, bad decisions, a skeleton key, not foul but hellish language, an ordinary boy and an extraordinary castle. You've been warned. Skycastle, the Demon, and Me: An unlikely friendship, a hellish adventure and cliffhangers aplenty to make reluctant readers turn the pages.
My Review
Be fore-warned, if you don't like fantasy, adventure, and a funny little demons this is NOT the book for you. However, if you love to connect with the main character (in his honest, straight-forward TRUTH), if "edge of the seat" anticipation drives your adventurous side, and you live to laugh out loud then Read. This. Book. Now!
Seriously though, if you know any young reluctant readers, I have a feeling this might be a great story to "hook" them. The author choose to write from the point of view of the main character and did a splendid job of connecting with the audience. Not only will the audience connect with the main character they will enjoy the many adventures that occur through out the entire story. Mullberry, seems to understand that her targeted audience has a very little attention span for the story to slow down. It was also brilliant on her part to make this book one of a series. I could see reluctant readers finally looking forward to another book about characters and events they can relate to.
As an educator, I would choose to use parts of this text as a mentor text for word choice in writing. Mullberry does an excellent job selecting awesome words that help young writers learn how good descriptive words work.
So Skycastle, the Demon and Me gets two thumbs up from me! Plus check it out you, can purchase it for an awesome deal at Amazon!
*I received this book for an honest review. This review is my opinion and in no way was influenced by other parties.
Purchase
* Available as a 99 cent e-book through Amazon*
Amazon
The Buzz
"I bought this book to read with my younger brother and we both loved it. I always try to encourage him to keep up with his reading but he's usually not that big of a fan of books most of the time. To my surprise, he quickly became immersed into the story and I could tell that he was having just as much fun as I was reading it together. The story keeps up at a smooth and fast pace, which is of course very important in children's books, and it's adventurous and written really well. To say that I am satisfied with 'Skycastle, the Demon, and Me' would be an understatement, and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more releases by the author" ~ 5 Star Review, Jane L., Amazon
"The characters are well created and the story is exceptionally good. My great granddaughter just started reading it this morning and she is already pretty engrossed in the story. Great book. I definitely recommend." ~ 5 Star Review, Beverly C., Amazon
"Very well written story. Witty and charming for both myself and my son who is in 3rd grade. A great creative adventure about a demon and a boy. Looking forward to more in this series. I would highly recommend this book for kids around the 3rd grade. It's action packed and holds my sons interest. Filled with the stuff he loves. Thanks!" ~ 5 Star Review, M. Harbin, Amazon
About the Author: Andy Mulberry
Andy Mulberry loves to write stories filled with strange adventures, odd characters and mysterious circumstances. To say she was born holding a book in her hand reading would be a gross hyperbole. She lives in Southern California with her scowling teenager, a chubby blue cat-beast, an imaginary dog and one leaky roof.
Website | Twitter | Goodreads
* Book Blast Giveaway *
Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal cash (winner’s choice)
Contest ends: May 23, 11:59 pm, 2014
Open: Internationally
How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Andy Mulberry and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Copyright © 2014 Mother Daughter Book Reviews, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up to participate in the Skycastle, the Demon, and Me Book Blast.
