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2021 Raindrops on Roses Giveaway Hop! {Ends 4/30/21}

4/15/2021

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             Thank You, MamatheFox.com for presenting another great Blog Hop Giveaway! 
For the Blog stop, ONE Lucky Winner will receive a Print copy of each of the books below, PLUS, an additional Swag from Author, Dana Claire!

The first book is an enjoyable read for Adults and YA alike! This is written by a very talented author. (If you don't win it this time, next month you will ahve another opportunity to Win on my site Again)!

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  The Reclaimed Kingdom by Dana Claire
Publisher:  Chamberlain Publishing House (February 14, 2021)
Category: Young Adult, Fantasy/Romance
Available in Print and ebook, 310 pages; ISBN: 978-1792361357

 Book Description:
        The Legend is true. The Fear is real.
       Under the cruel ministrations of its Queen, the Kingdom of D’Land is in peril. With King Harrison away in foreign lands and neighboring Kingdoms unwilling to intervene, there is no one to protect the people from poverty, harsh punishment, and unreasonable rules of law – except for the Band of Brothers. Struggling with the death of her mother and the legendary Syphon powers she inherited, seventeen year old Dru wants nothing more than to escape her old life and join the motley crew of ruffians, pilfering from the rich to feed the poor and pay their taxes.
      She’s able to do just that disguised as a lad, and even when her nature is discovered, nothing changes – except for the way her friend Hawkin treats her. But Dru’s new world is overturned when she and the Brothers seize the treasures of a Prince who threatens to reveal her identity. Together, Dru and her chosen family must find a way to reclaim her destiny and bring balance to the Kingdom. If not, there may be no hope left for anyone.

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About Dana Claire
         When author Dana Claire had several poems published as an elementary school student, she was hooked and writing became her passion. A shared dream of hers and her mother's, she promised her dying mother that she would become a published author and that dream has been realized with The Connection.
       Dana believes that a good story is made through strong character development; when readers become attached to the characters' emotional state and are invested in their objectives. She believes that the beauty of reading is that one can live a hundred lives within the stories of books. Her own stories come to her in her dreams, and she wakes up with book ideas.
        Dana's family is very supportive of her writing and the creativity and sentiment driving it. Enjoying bicoastal living between Los Angeles and New York, Dana says she "lives the best romance in the world being married to the most amazing man she could ever ask for." The Connection is her debut YA novel, the first volume in a planned trilogy.
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This nonfiction middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, including those living through the stresses of homeschooling, returning to the classroom, and navigating a changed and stressful world.  Provided by...


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13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave by Amy Morin
Published April 6th 2021 by HarperCollins;  336 pages
BOOK DESCRIPTION:

      The internationally bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin, empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfect for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tackles mental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrations throughout.

           Do you worry that you don’t fit in? Do you feel insecure sometimes? Do you wish your life looked as perfect as everyone else on social media? Do you have anxiety about things you can’t control? Being a tween can be really hard, especially in today’s world.
        You balance it all—homework, extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama, and family, all while trying to give the impression that you know exactly what you’re doing. Sometimes when we try to look perfect on the outside, we can feel rotten in the inside.  Do you want to become a stronger person, inside and out? By picking up this book, you’re already taking the first step toward becoming a better person where it counts—by training your brain.
          Prominent psychotherapist and social worker Amy Morin offers relatable scenarios, then shows tweens the ways they can develop healthy habits, build mental strength, and take action toward becoming their best selves. 13 Things Strong Kids Do gives tweens the tools needed to overcome life’s toughest challenges.
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About Amy Morin
       Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor and psychotherapist. She's also the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind and the host of The Verywell Mind Podcast.
        In 2013, her article, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," became a viral sensation when it was read by over 50 million people. Her Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, also titled "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," is being translated into more than 40 languages.
        Her second book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, is filled with more than 100 mental strength exercises for parents and children.
       Her third book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do, focuses on the bad habits women can give up to build their mental muscles.
         Her fourth book, 13 Things Strong Kids Do, goes on sale April 6th.
        Amy's TEDx talk, the Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time with more than 16 million views.
        Her advice has been featured on or in numerous media outlets including Time, CNN, CNBC, Today, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Fox News, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, and Success.

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2021 April Showers Giveaway Hop! {Ends 4/20/21}

4/3/2021

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Thank you, TheKidsDidIT.com & TheMommyIsland.com for presenting this Giveaway!
I am so excited to present FOUR AWESOME PRINT BOOKS for this stop's Giveaway! The first is the WHOLE TRILOGY of the 'Soul Rider' Trilogy written with the MG/YA age group in mind! The third book is just being released, April 6th! !
The next book is a non-fiction which is to be released May 1st! Winner will be one of the first to receive a copy!
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.Step into the universe of the massively popular online MMORPG game Star Stable, and follow four friends who discover their magic powers and learn that every girl can be a hero in this fantasy Trilogy.. Generously provided by..

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Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling (Soul Riders #1) by 
Helena Dahlgren

Published March 24th 2020 by Andrews McMeel Publishing; 192 pages
ISBN: 1524855324 (ISBN13: 9781524855321)

Book Description:
        Soul Riders tells the heroic tale of four young girls who have been chosen by destiny to save the world from the ancient demon: Garnok and his band of dangerous Dark Riders.
        Lisa is a teenage girl who is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of her mother in a riding accident and has sworn never to go near a horse again until she met Starshine, a mysterious blue-maned steed who comes to her in dreams.
         New on the island of Jorvik, Lisa befriends Alex, Linda, and Anne. Under the guidance of mystical druids, they discover they each have a special bond to their horses that gives them magical powers.
         While trying to balance school, family, and friendships they have to figure out what it means to be a Soul Rider. They are attacked by the Dark Riders and the mysterious Mr. Sands discover that their horses are in danger. Instead of relying on their combined strength, they decide to split up on their quest to find answers and learn to fight back against their enemies. However, will it be too late before they realize their mistake?
       Jorvik Calling is the first installment in the epic, fantasy trilogy, Soul Riders, about magic, friendship, and horses bound to thrill all young equestrian fans.
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Soul Riders: The Legend Awakens (Soul Riders #2) by Helena Dahlgren
Published September 8th 2020 by Andrews McMeel Publishing;  Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 1524856185 (ISBN13: 9781524856182)
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
       The Soul Riders series tells the heroic tale of four young girls who have been chosen by destiny to save the world from the ancient demon: Garnok and his band of dangerous Dark Riders.
     Having split up on their own individual missions at the end of book 1, the Soul Riders are now in increasing danger. In a desperate act, Anne manages to save her friends by using her newfound magical abilities. Together again, the Soul Riders feel their powers intensify as they work in unison for the first time. The legend awakens as they start their training with the druids and learn who they are and what it means to be a Soul Rider.
      To truly master their powers they must obtain a book that is kept by the witch Pi who was once an ally to the druids, but now has turned on them. When they return to the druids, they learn that a magical rift has been opened up threatening to destroy Winter Valley and the thousands who live there. Linda has visions of the dark and terrible fate that awaits if the Dark Riders succeed. But worst of all, they realize that they are the ones who caused the rift and have no choice but to ride out together to try and neutralize the threat . . .
        The Legend Awakens is the second installment in the epic, fantasy trilogy, Soul Riders, about magic, friendship, and horses bound to thrill all young equestrian fans.


ALSO, receive the new April release of the final installment of the fantasy trilogy based on the massively popular game, Star Stable.
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Soul Riders: Darkness Falling (Volume 3) by Helena Dahlgren 
  • Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 6, 2021)
  • 240 pages ~ Reading age : 9 - 13 years
  • ISBN-10 : 1524856207;  ISBN-13 : 978-1524856205
  • BOOK DESCRIPTION:
       A storm is coming. Darkness is falling. Will the Soul Riders find their strength in time to save Jorvik?
       From cozy stables to stormy nights and magical places, Darkness Falling is a thrilling adventure where the fate of the world lies in the hands of four friends and their horses.
        The four Soul Riders, Lisa, Anne, Linda, and Alex, are facing their greatest test yet. Mr. Sands’ sinister plans are threatening to destroy life on Jorvik. Only the Soul Riders and their horses have the power to stop him and his Dark Riders. To succeed, the Soul Riders must learn to master the magic. But they are running out of time.
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ABOUT STAR STABLE ONLINE:
        Star Stable Online is an immersive adventure game and a social platform for girls, where they can come together and share an amazing experience full of magic, adventure, and mystery. Joining the Soul Riders in their epic quest to protect the island of Jorvik from the forces of darkness, players explore a fantastic world on horseback together with their friends. Star Stable Online is available in 14 languages and has an engaged community of players from all over the world. The game is developed by Star Stable Entertainment, a Swedish company founded in 2011. Besides Star Stable Online, they create apps, music and stories for girls of all ages. Find out more and help protect the magical island of Jorvik at www.starstable.com.


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ABOUT HELENA DAHLGREN
         Helena Dahlgren began writing ghost stories at the age of five, and never stopped.
        She has a BA in English and Literature from Stockholm University, co-ran Sweden’s most popular book blog for three years, and now works full time as a writer and literary translator.
        Helena has written both fiction and non-fiction, mainly horror and fantasy, for young and adult readers alike.
      A mother of twin daughters and proud cat owner, Helena divides her time between Stockholm and a tiny village in northern Sweden.
       Her obsessions include books, horses, coffee, scary movies, and old TV shows from the 90’s.


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 Adult non-fiction: Sisters of the infamous 'Princes in the Tower', the daughters of Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV survived the reign of Richard III and even thrived into the Tudor Age. This is their story. Graciously provided by John Hunt Publishing....

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The York Princesses: The Daughters of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville by Sarah J. Hodder
  • Publisher : Chronos Books (May 1, 2021); 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 1789045576;  ISBN-13 : 978-1789045574
Synopsis:
        As a collective, the lives of the Princesses of York span across seven decades and the rule of five different Kings.        
       The daughters of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, they were born into an England that had been ruled over by the great Plantagenet Kings for almost three hundred years. Their young years were blighted by tragedy: the death of their beloved father, followed by the disappearance and possible murder of their two brothers, Edward and Richard of York, forever now known to history as the infamous Princes in the Tower. With their own futures uncertain during the reign of their uncle, Richard III, and their mother held under house arrest, the Princesses had to navigate their way through the tumultuous years of the 1480s before having to adjust to a new King and a new dynasty in the shape of Henry VII, who would bring about the age of the Tudors.
       
Through her marriage to Henry, Elizabeth of York rebuilt her life, establishing herself as a popular, if not hugely influential Queen. But she did not forget her younger siblings, and even before her own mother’s death, she acted as a surrogate mother to the younger York princesses, supporting them both financially and emotionally.
        The stories of the York Princesses are entwined into the fabric of the history of England, as they grew up, survived and even thrived in the new Tudor age. Their lives are played out against a backdrop of coronations and jousts, births and deaths, marriages and divorces and loyalties and broken allegiances. From the usurpation of Richard III, to the Battle of Bosworth, the brilliance of the court of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII, to the rise of Anne Boleyn, the York Princesses were there to witness events unfold. They were the daughters, sisters and aunts of Kings, and this is their story.
        The York Princesses is a natural follow-up to Sarah J. Hodder's first book, The Queen's Sisters, which told the stories of the lives of the sisters of Elizabeth Woodville.

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ABOUT  the AUTHOR:
Sarah J. Hodder began her career as production manager for Shire Publications, a unique niche publisher that introduced her to an eclectic mix of subjects and encouraged her already well-founded love of books. Since leaving Shire to focus on motherhood, she has developed a passion for history, particularly medieval and Tudor, and reads everything and anything she can get her hands on. Her focus is the role of women and she counts Elizabeth Woodville as one of her heroines. Seeing a gap in the market around the lives of the Woodville women, led her to write her first book on the subject.
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