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Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Jinni Wars Series by Amber Lough + Giveaway (International)

Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Jinni Wars Series by Amber Lough + Giveaway (International)
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THE JINNI WARS by Amber Lough Before we get to the exclusive excerpt from THE FIRE WISH, here's a note from Amber:   Have you ever had a dream that that burrowed like the roots of a weed into your veins?   My dream was of a book—one that I had...
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Lindsey Kleinjan
Great excerpt - I would love to keep reading. This seems like a good mix of some different cultural aspects and fantasy!
Sunday, 12 July 2015 12:02
Aurore BUON
I love the cover ^^ it's like a tale from Arabian Nights ^^ it's sounds very interesting! Thanks for the chance! Have a nice day... Read More
Tuesday, 14 July 2015 13:49
Agustina Gonzalez
I really like this excerpt; a new series I need to get my hands on ... Read More
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Cover Reveal: The Fire Wish by Amber Lough + Giveaway (International)

Cover Reveal: The Fire Wish by Amber Lough + Giveaway (International)
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  Welcome to today's cover reveal, YABCers! This week we have two back-to-back reveals. Today we're celebrating the cover for THE FIRE WISH by Amber Lough releasing  July 22, 2014 from  Random House Children’s . Before we get to the cover, here's a message from Amber:   Hello, YABC! Welcome to...
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Diane Williamson
Looks great!
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 13:49
Janelle Leoanrd
This looks amazing! So excited for you. Can't wait to read!
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 16:31
Joshua David Bellin
What a knock-out cover!
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 17:18
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Wai Chim (The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Wai Chim author of The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling. Read on for more about Wai and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Wai Chim !  ...
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Giveaway: A Hopeful Heart: Louisa May Alcott Before Little Women (Deborah Noyes) ~ (US Only)
A Hopeful Heart: Louisa May Alcott Before Little Women (US Only) by: Deborah Noyes Release Date: October 6th, 2020 Publisher: Schwartz & Wade       About the Book:  How did&nbs...
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Author Chat with Coco Ma (God Storm) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Coco Ma author of God Storm. Read on for more about Coco and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet CoCo Ma !         COCO MA ...
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Author Chat with Saadia Faruqi (A Thousand Questions) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Saadia Faruqi author of A Thousand Questions. Read on for more about Saadia and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Saadia Faruqi !   &nbs...
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Giveaway: Arlo & Pips: King Of The Birds (Elise Gravel) ~ (US Only)
King Of The Birds (US Only) by: Elise Gravel Release Date: October 6th, 2020 Publisher: HarperAlly       About the Book: Perfect for fans of  Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo &...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Julie Dao (Broken Wish)!
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release!       Introducin...
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