Sunday, February 21, 2016

While Princesses Sleep Review

While Princesses Sleep, Princess Book Set (Princess Castle Adventure & Mystery Series, Books 1-4): Princesses Of Chadwick Castle (Princesses Of Chadwick Castle Series)

By Emma Right


While Princesses Sleep Box Set 1 contains books 1-4 in the Princesses of Chadwick Castle Adventure series. (Princess Castle Adventure Mystery series) It is a tale of two princess sisters, Elle age 12, and Belle, 10 and is great for readers who love Cinderella-type fairy tales and European princess stories. 

The first book, While Princesses Sleep, diaries their adventures which culminate in Book 8. While Princesses Sleep opens with Princess Elle discovering a strange sound in the night. Curious, she determines the reason for these mysterious noises and starts the adventure with her sister, Belle. Something is afoot at the castle and they must find out what this is. However, finding the truth behind the secrets they stumble upon leads them to strange answers? What sort of trouble will the princesses get themselves into? 

This children's full-color, illustrated storybook is written from a first person point of view and is similar to a princess diary type book. In the princesses' adventure, they are also introduced to the world of ballet. The spin-off series (coming soon) will deal more with ballerinas and ballet stories. 

If your child enjoys stories from authors like Kate DiCamillo, Cynthia Rylant, 
Mem Fox, Lily Lexington or Gary Paulson then your child will love this beautiful Princess adventure story. 

The series features artwork from the art masters whose works have entered the public domain and are no longer restricted by copyright. 

Who is the princess castle series for? 
As a homeschool mom, I have always enjoyed reading to the younger kids during read-aloud sessions and what better time than right before bed? For young readers ages 6-8 the series makes an excellent bedtime story. I wrote the series primarily for girls age 7-12. I hope to expose young readers to artwork from master artists of the world. My hope is that the princess series will be a children's illustrated classic someday. 

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MY HONEST REVIEW OF Princesses

Elle and Belle were the Princesses of Chadwick Castle. Nothing interesting ever happened in the castle. Then one night, Elle was awoken by many mysterious footsteps in the hallway outside her room. Belle had heard them too. After the second night of footsteps, they know something strange is going on. Since it wasn’t proper for them to ask questions, they secretly investigate on their own. What they discover though, is more excitement than they bargained for.


These four stories for young readers will keep you interested to the end. It warmed my heart with their innocence and adventurous spirits. I liked that a different artist was featured at the end of each book. I also enjoyed the paintings interspersed throughout. It gave learning opportunities for the reader, without taking away from the story.

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**The above opinions are 100% my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me to review.


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Friday, February 19, 2016

Castle on the Hill: Secrets Review

Castle On The Hill: Secrets 

By Lloyd Green

Years of separation have not changed the deep feelings Ethan and Dora have for one another. The childhood friends reunite at the High School for Dimensional Arts that accepts only the most talented and mind-over-matter rules. But as Ethan and Dora's budding relationship begins to blossom, they discover that something sinister haunts the cold walls of the school. Dora is experiencing unsettling feelings that she has not felt for years and now it seems that Ethan might be part of it. The answers lie within the not so hallowed walls of the Castle on the Hill.

Castle on the Hill: Secrets, is an enjoyable mix of sci-fi, romance and the paranormal with secrets around every corner. But be careful. Your wildest dreams and your darkest fears might just come true.

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MY HONEST REVIEW OF Castle on the Hill

Dora’s father, Professor Stone, was a brilliant scientist, but not much of a father. When she got older, Dora was accepted into a specialized school for the arts called the Castle, of which Professor Stone was instrumental in bringing about. There, she reacquaints herself with her old friend Ethan. When Ethan confides that he is currently working on a project with Professor Stone, Dora is concerned. But even being careful doesn’t prevent the unthinkable from happening.


This sci-fi read had plenty of secrets going on. I liked the futuristic setting, and felt that it was indeed achievable. But I felt like the relationship between Dora and Ethan was lacking. I didn’t feel the closeness that was supposed to be there. Nevertheless, I was entertained.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Africa's Big Five Wildlife Animals Tour and Giveaway




Welcome to Angelic Airlines! Are you ready to take to the skies? Children come join us this time on a wild adventure with Captain Frankie on Angelic Airlines as we travel across the world to learn about, visit and see Africa's Big "5" Wildlife Animals. Captain Frankie is waiting for you to book your ticket, safely stow your bags, and open your eyes to these amazing animals in the savannahs of Africa. Most of these beautiful animals are about to become Extinct. We have to save our Wildlife animals, this earth belongs to them as well. My First Travel Books. This is another one of Anna Othitis’s trip with Captain Frankie. Originally from Zimbabwe, Africa, her travels have taken her a far across the world.



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"This would make a great present to give a child at any time of the year and is sure to give them hours of entertainment and get those minds thinking and asking questions which can lead to further exploration!" - review from Miki's Hope

"Great for kids and their parents alike. Mine were enthralled! They leafed through this book again and again, marveling over the pictures, poring over the maps."- review from Amazon

Book Excerpt

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“Welcome aboard Angelic Airlines. This is your Captain Frankie, and I will be flying you to Africa’s Wildlife National Parks, the biggest being the Serengeti. We will visit, discover and learn about Africa’s “Big Five” Wild Animals. 



Stow your bags overhead, take your seats and fasten your seat belts for our take off on a smooth flight together on this wondrous journey through Africa’s sunsets and sunrises—such colorful and flaming skies. Into the plains and wilderness we go! 



It is a lovely sunny day today and I hope you enjoy your flight. 



Make yourselves comfortable, we have lots of healthy drinks and meals for you. 

Oh, and children, do not forget to put on your safari clothes and special safari hats.”



My First Travel Books series 
 Book 1: My First Travel Book 
 Book 2: The Seven Natural Wonders Of The Earth 
 Book 3: The Seven Wonders of the World 
Book 4: Africa's Big Five Wild Animals



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MY HONEST REVIEW OF Africa's Big Five Wild Animals

Captain Frankie is back with another adventure for little ones to enjoy. This time he flies over Africa’s Wildlife Natural Parks to give us a view of five of Africa’s largest wildlife. Not only are there gorgeous pictures of these majestic animals, but there are facts included in the tour. I like the way the narration is written as if speaking directly to a child. This would be a great read-along for any small one. And the education is a plus. There were several facts that I didn’t know myself. It was also fun seeing the different colorful flags for each of the places these animals could be found. Captain Frankie is definitely a cool tour guide.

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About the Author
Anna Othitis lived and was raised in the beautiful land and country of Zimbabwe, Africa (home will always be home. She left all of her life long memories, endless charity work and good people behind vowing that she will continue supporting the needy children in her land Zimbabwe, Africa and beyond. After traveling long and short distances from the East coast to the West coast twice she and her family eventually found their sense of belonging and final settling destination in New Jersey, USA.


Her husband George, sons Johnny, Elia and Frankie encouraged her to write her first children's book titled "My First Travel Book", inspired by Frankie (Captain Frankie), who is graduating from his Masters degree in Aeronautical Science and beginning his career as a professional pilot. Anna's favorite saying is "Be Bold Be Brave".



She was inspired to write her children's books with a vision to link up the children Africa and of the world on Angelic Airlines to so many beautiful places of interest and popularity on our wonderful planet Earth with all its beautiful some natural and some man made creations and resources. One of the beautiful natural wonders featured in her books is in her birth land of Zimbabwe "The Mighty Victoria Falls" All of her books educate our children and widen their scope of interest in the amazing surroundings, creations and nature to appreciate and look after our environment for many generations still to come.


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