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Braidy von Althus and the Final Fight by Cassidy Dwelis Book Tour, Review of #2, Guest Post & Giveaway! {Ends 12/4/20}

10/23/2020

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"Your husband willingly signed over his life to Azra. Boris owes Azra his life and services. There's nothing more to it than that."
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Book Details:
Braidy Von Althuis and the Final Fight (#5) by Cassidy Dwelis
Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis  |  Genre:  Paranormal
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 252 pages
Publisher:  Precursor Publishing |  Release dates:   October 2020
Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Content Rating: PG:
 Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence

Book Description:
Book Description:
           Braidy von Althuis is going to get his father back, no matter the consequences. Mr. von Althuis has been abducted by Azra, Queen of Djinn, and the family is in shambles. Half of the von Althuises no longer have their magick, and an army of djinn awaits them at Azra's gates. Somehow, despite all of the odds, Mrs. von Althuis, Uncle Rolo, Aunt Liz, Blockhead, and Braidy have to band together to retrieve Braidy's father from the clutches of certain doom.Even though they hate each other, Braidy is determined to pull the fae and djinn together to fight against Azra's tyranny. He will have to work with old friends, and old enemies, to finally end the war between djinn and fae that has come to a nasty head. Will Braidy be able to unite an army at his back and save his father, or will Mr. von Althuis belong to Azra forever?Braidy von Althuis and the Final Fight is a story about working past differences, justice, and morality. This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.

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Book Details:
Braidy Von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller (#1) by Cassidy Dwelis
Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 320 pages
Genre:  Paranormal |  Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Publisher:  Precursor Publishing
 Release dates:   May 2017  |  Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence

Book Description:
      Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis just wants one thing: to fit in. The other kids at school think he’s weird, and for good reason. Despite his oddities, Braidy wants more than anything for his dad to be able to come to Township Day, a fun-filled event at school, but Mr. von Althuis refuses. “It’s too dangerous,” he says.
      Things change for Braidy when Mr. von Althuis gets sick, and, even worse, this pesky pest controller won’t leave Braidy alone! Will Braidy be able to get his family to Township Day without his world falling apart? Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller is a tale of friendship, family, magic, and mayhem that takes a look at what it means to be bullied and how to rise above it.This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.

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“Braidy felt a churning cauldron of fear stirring in his stomach. Uncle Rolo had the habit
  of destroying good things.”

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 Braidy Von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter (#2) by Cassidy Dwelis
Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 241 pages
Genre:  Paranormal | 
Publisher:  Precursor Publishing | Release dates:   3/2018
Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence

Book Description:
        Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis finally has what he needs: a good friend, Saturday-Morning cartoons, and a loving family. While life has been perfect since Braidy defeated the warlock that attempted to kidnap his father, Braidy knows the quiet will not last.
      Strangeness creeps through Maple Hills, especially since a ghost hunter moved into town. This ghost hunter has Braidy’s dead Uncle Rolo worried sick, but Braidy’s family thinks the newcomer in town is harmless. Braidy feels otherwise, and to make matters worse, a friend from Uncle Rolo’s past comes to call.
        Will Uncle Rolo follow the rules and stay safe, or will Braidy watch his uncle tear their family apart?
       Braidy von Althuis and the Gullible Ghost Hunter is a story about telling the truth, taking responsibility, and what it means to be a family.This book is suitable for children aged 8 – 11.


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REVIEW for Braidy.... and the Gullible Ghost Hunter By LAWonder10:
Briady's close friend, Kara, is someone who he van trust and won't "freak out" over situations with his crazy family. She is the only one allowed inside the house, other than his "qutrky" family... That s, until a visitor came to town.

His grandmother couldn't bear the loss of her son, Rolo, so used her Fae magic and he is still dead, but exits s though he was human. He was confined to their house for many months on probation. Now Uncle Rolo goes out occasionally but is breaking the rules! Braidy doesn't want to be a "snitch" but this can bring trouble.

With the arrival of an unexpected visitor, Uncle Rolo is stirring up more trouble.

Braidy and Kara goes to an unusual source for answers. this just creates more headaches!  How is this all going to end?

This second book of the series is an entertaining tale in the unusul series. It is great for the Halloween part of the Season. This book's setting is at Halloween time. However, it is a good series for Middle Grade aged students who wants a "fun", slightly spooky, light mystery.
It does emphasize honesty. It can be a good teaching tool.

The characters were creatively developed, although somewhat difficult to visualize. The scenes wee portrayed well. The Title and cover were a good "fit".

It was a little outrageous for me, but on a literary level, I offer a Three and a Half Stars rating.


*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
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  "He should have known this would happen. Wishes in movies and books seemed to go bad, so why would this one be any different?"
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Braidy Von Althuis and the Dastardly Djinn (# 3) by Cassidy Dwelis
Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 210 pages
Genre:  Paranormal  |  Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Publisher:  Precursor Publishing | Release dates:   10/ 2018
Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence

Book Description:
        Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis misses his family dearly. Ever since his father, his aunt, and his uncle went to look for Gran in Europe, the house has been quiet and lonely. Even worse, Braidy’s cousin Blockhead is miserable after a breakup. Braidy wishes more than anything that he could do something to make his cousin happy.His wish is granted by a mysterious djinni, but the wish does not solve all his problems. Something is wrong with Blockhead, and Braidy learns a dark secret about his family that changes everything he knew. Will Braidy and Blockhead be able to undo the djinni wish, or will Braidy spark a war that may change the world as he knows it?Braidy von Althuis and the Dastardly Djinn is a story about identity, self-worth, consent, and responsibility. This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.
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" All of the regret that she buried in her garden in America will grow up like weeds and swallow her like quicksand."
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    Braidy Von Althuis and the Changeling Children (# 4) by Cassidy Dwelis
Book Series: Braidy Von Althuis |  Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2020
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 249 pages
Genre:  Paranormal
Publisher:  Precursor Publishing | Release dates:   October 2019
Content Rating: PG: Some mild profanity and some mild magical violence

Description:
      Braidy von Althuis is celebrating his eleventh birthday, but not with his best friend. Mr. von Althuis has decided to move the family out of Maple Hills, and Braidy is forced to say goodbye to Kara and to eat his cake alone. Even though the von Althuises have lived in Maple Hills for hundreds of years, something has spooked the adults so badly that they feel helpless without Gran. Something is coming for them, though Braidy knows not who or what.When the family arrives in Ukraine, a whole slew of new problems arise. Mr. von Althuis gets a job, Uncle Rolo finds himself in more trouble, and Aunt Liz and Braidy are summoned to an audience with the Fairy King. In order to go home, Braidy and Aunt Liz must solve riddles or belong to the Fairy King forever. Will Braidy and Aunt Liz be able to escape the Fairy King's clutches or will heartache and memories of a life long gone tear Aunt Liz and Braidy apart? This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.

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   Guest POST !
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          Writing takes practice. Lots and lots of practice. There are people out there with natural talent, sure, but as long as you have the tools and the proper know how, anyone can start taking fiction writing to a place that allows you to actually finish your book. Over the years, I’ve created a list of checks and to-dos that I use to make sure my writing is polished. I am a one-man band of publishing (it seems that’s the main catch of being an indie publisher!), so that means that I need to have a streamlined system to make sure my books are printed at perfection. Here’s what I’ve learned!
                    A Schedule is to Publishing as Water is to Living
          In other words… essential. Every well-oiled machine has several working parts that fire at just the right time. It’s the same with writing and publishing a book. Without some kind of structure to keep you on track, it’s easy to just… not write your book. Often, I hear new writers say, “Oh, I’ve been working on my manuscript for five years.”
          In some cases, these things take time. However, without a proper schedule it’s easy to put off writing your manuscript… forever. After having published five novels under my own imprint, I’m now a hyper-efficient machine, but it was not always that way.
                 Start at the End
         When creating a publishing schedule for yourself, start at the end. This is the basis for any large-scale media project. What day do you want your book to be published? Then, work back from there. When do you need to have your book trailer done by to make your launch day? You can work backward from the launch date and include things on your publishing schedule like sending the book out to editors, compiling your reviewer list, writing a press release, and compiling the book. As you work back, you’ll make it to the very first step which is… starting your manuscript.
         Remember, every author is different, and your writing pace, available time, and size of your novel will determine what your schedule looks like. Be firm and flexible with yourself (which sounds like a paradox), and you’ll have a finished book before you know it. Not only will it be done, but you’ll be absolutely tickled that you did it!


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Meet the Author:
I’m Cassidy, and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I want my books to instill wonderment in the reader. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life. I currently live in Colorado and just got my MA in Publishing!
connect with the author:
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11/2/2020 01:04:56 pm

Thank you very much for your honest review!

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