This afternoon, I wanted to tell you about a really fun contest from Mac Kids Books to celebrate the upcoming June 2nd release of Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. The book features a scavenger hunt, riddles, adventure, and - best of all - BOOKS! Jennifer announced the 50 Books to 50 States promotion this... Continue Reading →
Book Scavenger: 50 Books to 50 States Contest
This afternoon, I wanted to tell you about a really fun contest from Mac Kids Books to celebrate the upcoming June 2nd release of Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. The book features a scavenger hunt, riddles, adventure, and - best of all - BOOKS! Jennifer announced the 50 Books to 50 States promotion this... Continue Reading →
5-Year Anniversary: Middle Grade Contest
We're celebrating our 5 Year Anniversary here at Novel Novice throughout the rest of January, and we've got a new prize pack every weekday for you to enter as the festivities continue. Today's prize pack features Middle Grade, and includes: NICK & TESLA'S SUPER-CYBORG GADGET GLOVE by Bob Pfugfelder & Steve Hockensmith THE WITCH'S BOY... Continue Reading →
Best Middle Grade Books of 2014
Yesterday, we posted our picks for the Best YA Books of 2014. Today, we're spotlighting our favorite Middle Grade Books of 2014. In no particular order, here are our picks: Hook's Revenge by Heidi Schulz I adored this whimsical twist on the classic Peter Pan story, in which Captain Hook's daughter comes to Neverland to... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Fleabrain Loves Franny by Joanne Rocklin
A beautiful tribute to love, friendship, family, and Charlotte's Web, Joanne Rocklin's Fleabrain Loves Franny is a charming and whimsical read that will appeal to readers of all ages. This gem of a novel takes place in Pittsburgh in 1952. Franny Katzenback, while recovering from polio, reads and falls in love with the brand-new book... Continue Reading →
Fleabrain Loves Franny by Joanne Rocklin
A beautiful tribute to love, friendship, family, and Charlotte's Web, Joanne Rocklin's Fleabrain Loves Franny is a charming and whimsical read that will appeal to readers of all ages. This gem of a novel takes place in Pittsburgh in 1952. Franny Katzenback, while recovering from polio, reads and falls in love with the brand-new book... Continue Reading →
M.A. Larson: Pennyroyal Academy Blog Tour Q&A + Contest
Today, I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson, featuring an exclusive Q&A with the author about his whimsical new middle grade series. *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * I love the idea that a princess can be a hero. How did your definition of a... Continue Reading →
M.A. Larson: Pennyroyal Academy Blog Tour Q&A + Contest
Today, I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson, featuring an exclusive Q&A with the author about his whimsical new middle grade series. *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * I love the idea that a princess can be a hero. How did your definition of a... Continue Reading →
Worst Witch Series Halloween Giveaway
We have a wonderful Halloween giveaway for you today, celebrating the BRAND NEW covers for the beloved Worst Witch middle grade book series by Jill Murphy. I grew up reading these books, and simply ADORED them. That's why I'm so excited to see them packaged with shiny new covers, that still harken back to the... Continue Reading →
Worst Witch Series Halloween Giveaway
We have a wonderful Halloween giveaway for you today, celebrating the BRAND NEW covers for the beloved Worst Witch middle grade book series by Jill Murphy. I grew up reading these books, and simply ADORED them. That's why I'm so excited to see them packaged with shiny new covers, that still harken back to the... Continue Reading →
