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Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE END (Catherynne M Valente) ~ (US Only)

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Minecraft: The End (US Only) by: Catherynne M Valente Release Date: December 3rd, 2019 Publisher: Random House Group / Del Ray Books   About the Book: Catherynne M. Valente is the New York Times bestselling author of dozens of works of science fiction and fantasy including Space Opera, The Refrigerator Monologues,...
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Dianna G.
My kids love to play Minecraft. Would love to put this book in my classroom, too!
Friday, 06 December 2019 19:37
Brittany
My students absolutely love Minecraft!
Saturday, 07 December 2019 11:39
Zachary Snyder
This book looks great! My nephew loves Minecraft, would love to give him a copy!
Monday, 09 December 2019 09:40
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Kristie Lowry, Promotions Manager

Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE LOST JOURNALS (US & Canada)

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Minecraft: The Lost Journals (US & Canada) by: Mur Lafferty Release Date: July 9, 2019 Publisher: Del Rey Books   About the Book: Max and Alison are proof that differences don’t stand in the way of friendship. Max is always on the lookout for a new adventure—even if it means getting...
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Renee Moore
What a great giveaway!
Thursday, 20 June 2019 00:31
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is fun. The promised friendship story also sounds like an enjoyable read.
Sunday, 07 July 2019 13:08
Debra Branigan
Good looking cover for this age group. The reads sounds perfect for intended target.
Monday, 08 July 2019 08:08
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on The Point (John Dixon), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight  The Point  by John Dixon.  Read on for more about John and his book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet  John Dixon !  John Dixon’s Phoenix Island and Devil’s Pocket won back-to-back Bram Stoker Awards and inspired the CBS TV series Intelligence. A former boxer, teacher, and stonemason,...
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If a misfit can't be turned into a hero I-just-don't-know-what!
Friday, 05 April 2019 21:34
Penny Olson
I like the cover. The story sounds intriguing and suspenseful.
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 23:11
Danielle Hammelef
I like the mysterious cover. This book sounds thrilling and suspenseful.
Thursday, 02 May 2019 18:14
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Spotlight on Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson).  Read on for more about Sara, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet  Sara B La...
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Giveaway: Escaping Eleven (Jerri Chisholm) ~ (US Only)
Escaping Eleven (US Only) by: Jerri Chisholm Release Date: December  8th, 2020 Publisher: Entangled Teen          About the Book: In Compound Eleven, the hierarchy of the...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston, out 10/20/2020 from Spark Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Get ready to meet...
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Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabet...
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Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        ...
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Author Chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige (The Ravens) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige author of The Ravens. Read on for more about Kass & Danielle and their book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kas...
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