Awareness tour in partnership with The Children’s Book Review, Drew Callander, and Alana Harrison

GIVEAWAY

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Enter for a chance to win a Mightier Than the Sword prize pack!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:

• A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword
• A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
• A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
• A personalized video message from Manteau—the lovable French stoat

Three (3) winners receive:

• A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
• A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word

Five (5) winners receive:

• A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword

The giveaway begins November 16, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends December 16, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Alana Harrison and Drew Callander have spent their lives telling stories and cracking jokes. Alana graduated from The College of William and Mary with a degree in Comedic Writing and Performance. Drew graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Fiction Writing. Together they have created cartoons and short films with Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver, and Kristen Schaal. Their work as writers and improv comedians has aired on Sirius XM Radio, NBC, and Comedy Central. Mightier Than the Sword is their first book series. They live with their two kids and one exquisitely talented cat (none of whom help with the dishes).

ABOUT THE IllUSTRATOR

Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Lucky. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. Ryan often works at his drawing desk in the early-morning hours, to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts.

OFFICIAL LINKS

https://www.mightierthantheswordbooks.com.

In my blog post on November 18, 2020, I reviewed Mightier Than The Sword Book 1

Today, I am reviewing Book 2, Mightier Than The Sword: The Edge of the Word

In this exciting sequel to Book One of the middle-grade chapter series, once again the reader is a superhero who holds the fate of the fictional land of Astorya in your hands.

At the end of the first book in the series, you rescued Prince S from the evil Queen Rulette and wrote your way out of trouble time and time again. Now you are determined to protect your fictional friends by hiding the Original Story that created the kingdom. You volunteer to accompany Prince S on his journey to the evil dark side where all sorts of villains await.

The reader will need to assist and hold on to these precious memories. Together with the Prince, you will encounter gargoyles, monsters, deadly ooze, an Ice Dragon, wrestlers, and fiery lava. The sights and sounds that assault you threaten your resolve. It will be difficult to prevent surrendering to your darker side.

Can you succeed in your mission? What may you lose in the process? Readers will sharpen writing skills by participating and creating the story, learn lots of new vocabulary, develop puzzle skills, and learn a bit of French. Buckle your seatbelt and get ready for the journey of your life.

TOUR SCHEDULE

November 16	The Children’s Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/	Book List
November 17	Lisa’s Reading	https://lisasreading.com	Book Review: Book One
November 18	Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog	https://bamauthor.me	Book Review: Book One
November 19	Fairview Elementary School (Library)	https://fveslibrary.blogspot.com/	Book Review: One and Two
November 20	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	https://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com	Book Review: One and Two
November 23	Some the Wiser	https://somethewiser.com	Book List
November 24	ShootingStarsMag	https://shootingstarsmag.net/	Book List
November 25	icefairy’s Treasure Chest	http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/	Book Review: One and Two
November 26	THANKSGIVING		
November 27	Word Spelunking	http://wordspelunking.blogspot.com/	Book Review: One and Two
November 30	Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk	http://glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/	Book Review: Book One
December 1	Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk	http://glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/	Book Review: Book Two
December 2	Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog	https://bamauthor.me	Book Review: Book Two
December 3	Jrsbookreviews	https://jrsbookreviews.wordpress.com/	Book Review: Book One
December 4	Library Lady’s Kid Lit	https://janemouttet.wordpress.com/	Book Review: One and Two
December 7	Some the Wiser	https://somethewiser.com	Book Review: Book Two
December 8	Jrsbookreviews	https://jrsbookreviews.wordpress.com/	Book Review: Book Two
December 9	ShootingStarsMag	https://shootingstarsmag.net/	Book Review: Book Two
December 10	Lisa’s Reading	https://lisasreading.com	Book Review: Book Two
December 11	Life Is What It’s Called	lifeiswhatitscalled.blogspot.com	Book Review: One and Two
December 14	The Children’s Book Review	https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/	Book Review: Book Two

Dragons Are Real

Written by Valarie Budayr

Illustrated by Michael Welply

So you thought dragons are fire-breathing monsters who trample the ground beneath their feet, instill fear or rescue damsels in distress. Well, the author tells young readers that is incorrect. Real dragons read books, memorize poems, solve riddles, laugh when tickled and dance the cha- cha. They are masters of disguise and may be lurking in the most unexpected places. Dragons love sweets; beware of losing that ice cream cone that you might be holding in your hand.

Welply does a masterful job of illustrating these charming scenes with large images in soft pastel colors which bring the text to life. This picture book will especially appeal to young readers in the four to seven age group. Perfect choice for a read aloud or bedtime story. It’s hard not to fall in love with the antics and images of the dragons portrayed on these pages.

 

BeachBoundBooks is pleased to be coordinating a Blog Tour for the charming children’s book written by Valarie Budayr and illustrated by Michael Welply, Dragons are Real. The tour will run from May 9 – May 30, 2016

About the Book

About the Illustrator: Michael Welply