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Giveaway: Lakeshire Park (Megan Walker) ~ (US Only)

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Lakeshire Park (US Only) by: Megan Walker Release Date: April 7th, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing   About the Book:   Brighton, England 1820 Amelia Moore wants only one thing—to secure the future happiness of her younger sister, Clara. With their stepfather’s looming death, the two sisters will soon be on...
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The cover gives off the romantic period drama feel and the synopsis is very interesting. I didn't win the book on Instagram, so I ... Read More
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Author Chat with Megan Walker (Lakeshire Park), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Megan Walker author of Lakeshire Park. Read on for more about Won-pyung Sohn and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Megan Walker !         Megan Walker was raised on a berry farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where her...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, looking forward to reading it!
Thursday, 07 May 2020 12:52
Caryl Kane
Wonderful interview! I'm looking forward to reading "Lakeshire Park".
Sunday, 10 May 2020 20:33
Lin Ryals
Yes! This totally looks like my genre!! I want!
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:59
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Giveaway: Magic Required (Wizard For Hire) (Obert Skye) ~ US Only

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  Magic Requred: Wizard For Hire (US Only) by: Obert Skye Release Date: April 7th, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing       About the Book At the Convent of Sweet Mercy, young girls are raised to be killers. In some few children the old bloods show, gifting rare talents that...
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Zachary Snyder
This book looks great, looking forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 05 May 2020 12:32
Amanda
Love the cover and this series!
Friday, 29 May 2020 16:01
Penny Olson
The cover has a lot going on. The story sounds, dark, magical and fun.
Thursday, 04 June 2020 23:39
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Spencer Hyde (What The Other Three Don't Know), Plus Guest Post!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Spencer Hyde author of What The Other Three Don't Know. Read on for more about Spencer and his book, plus an guest post.       Meet Spencer Hyde!         Spencer Hyde spent three years during high school at Johns Hopkins...
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Spotlight on Dragonwatch: Master Of The Phantom Isle (Brandon Mull), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Dragonwatch: Master Of The Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull.  Read on for more about Brandon and his book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet Brandon Mull!   Brandon Mull has worked as a comedian, a filing clerk, a patio installer, a movie promoter,...
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Author Chat with Katharine Orton (Nevertell), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Katharine Orton author of Nevertell. Read on for more about Katharine and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Katharine Orton !     ...
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Author Chat with Megan Walker (Lakeshire Park), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Megan Walker author of Lakeshire Park. Read on for more about Won-pyung Sohn and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Megan Walker !   &nb...
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Giveaway: Magic Required (Wizard For Hire) (Obert Skye) ~ US Only
  Magic Requred: Wizard For Hire (US Only) by: Obert Skye Release Date: April 7th, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing       About the Book At the Convent of Sweet Mercy, yo...
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Indie Superstars with the Authors of Queen of the Fae Series + Giveaway (US & International)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
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Giveaway: Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (Trudi Trueit) ~ US Only
Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (US Only) by: Trudi Trueit Release Date: March 17th, 2020 Publisher: National Geographic Kids Books       About the Book: Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and the ...
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Giveaway: Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-Tech Gear, Record-Breaking Depths and More (Sylvia A Earle) ~ (US Only)
Extreme Ocean (US Only) by: Sylvia Earle Release Date: March 3rd, 2020 Publisher: National Geographic Kids Books       About the Book: Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this actio...
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