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**Positive** School Library Journal Review - 3/15/13

SHAPIRO, Howard. The Stereotypical Freaks. illus. by Joe Pekar. 140p. Animal Media. 2012. pap. $11.95. ISBN 978-0-578-11217-6; ebook $4.95. ISBN 978-0-578-11218-3.

Gr 9 Up–High school seniors Tom and Dan consider themselves a “basement band,” but when their school puts on a battle of the bands, they decide to rise to the challenge and invite two more students to join them. As they tentatively welcome Mark and Jacoby into the group, they get to know one another and start to see past their differences. They decide to call the band The Stereotypical Freaks because they feel that when people look at them, they see a "smart kid, geek, star athlete, and quiet weirdo." Gradually, the story moves from Breakfast Club mode (kids form friendships and learn to see past their preconceptions) into something deeper (kids face a big crisis that puts their everyday problems into perspective). The book includes a playlist of recommended songs for each chapter by such varied musical performers as Bob Dylan, Soul Asylum, Rush, the Who, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, and the Beatles. While the cover of this book is illustrated in full color, the pages are filled with black-and-white illustrations that look raw and unpolished but are filled with energy. A good choice for reluctant readers and music fans.–Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library

10% OFF COUPON CODE!!

Good Morning:

I wanted to let you know that Animal Media Group has re-launched their website and in doing that they are pleased to offer a 10% store-wide discount on all purchases which includes "The Stereotypcial Freaks"

The site is www.animalmediagroup.com and the 10% code is AMG2013

Thanks! All orders will also receive bonus promo items and any purchase of "The Stereotypical Freaks" will be signed by myself.

Price Reduction!! $9.95 For The Paper Copy of "The Stereotypical Freaks"!!

Hi Guys!

On the heels of the lower price for the e-book version of "The Stereotypical Freaks" ($2.99 on Kindle and $1.99 on Itunes) today we lowered the price on the Paperback of the book down to $9.95 (it was $11.95) on Amazon... here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Stereotypic...

For 21 cents more ($10.16) you can get it on the Animal Media Group Website and those copies will be signed and include in a bonus item or 2!

https://animalmediagroup.com/prodpage...

Thank you to all of you who have purchased the e-book or paperback... I appreciate your support and friendship!

All the best,


Howard Shapiro
hockeyplayer4life@gmail.com
www.howardshapiro.net

Price Reduction!! $2.99/$1.99!!

Hi Guys!

For a limited time, we have marked down the cost for the e-version of "The Stereotypical Freaks" to $2.99 on Kindle and $1.99 on Itunes.

Here it is on Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Stereotypic...

And Here it is on Itunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-...

Thank you so much! Please email me if you need any more information!


Howard Shapiro
www.howardshapiro.net
hockeyplayer4life@gmail.com

Free Items & More! Pls Check This Out!

Hi Guys:

I just wanted to let you guys know that you can still order my book from my publisher and I will sign it and add in a bunch of bonus items and you get a 15% discount! Please go to:
https://animalmediagroup.com/prodpage...

Order the book there and pls email me with who you would like the book made out to.

"The Stereotypical Freaks" has recd over thirty, four stars and above reviews on Goodreads.com and just recently recd a very positive review from Library Journal - http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/201...

The E-Book version is available here on Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Stereotypic...

The Paperback is here on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/The-Stereotypic...

It is on iTunes Here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-...

If you have any questions or need any more info, please do not hesitate to contact me! Take care and THANK YOU for your time, interest and support!!

To My Friends In Canada, The UK & Australia!

Hello!

Thanks for checking this post out, I appreciate it very much! The question has come up regarding "The Stereotypical Freaks" from folks in the UK, Canada and Australia about how they could purchase the book since it isn't available on Amazon.com.uk or Amazon.com.ca and the good news is that it is available on my publishers site and they are offering a 15% discount to boot! They accept credit card orders and should be able to accept by paypal by the end of the day, Nov 14th if not already (I haven't checked). All orders shipped will include a guitar shaped bookmark at no additional charge! So, please head over there and order the book if you can! Here is the link:

https://animalmediagroup.com/prodpage...

Thank you and please email me here or at hockeyplayer4life@gmail.com for more information.

Again, thanks a million!!


Howard Shapiro
www.howardshapiro.net

My 1st Entry!

From the day I started writing "The Stereotypical Freaks" its been an intense journey... good and bad, up and down, anger and joy, you name the emotion and it was exhibited here. At the moment, things have swung back to happiness as the book is done and will be released on November 14th.

It has had three pre-release reviews so far and they have been tremendous and have praised the book immensely. I will post them here soon.

I hope people will check out the book because it will leave an emotional impression on you. I guarantee you that!

Please let me know your thoughts, questions etc etc/. I would love to hear from you!