Stanley and Katrina's Blog, page 32
March 19, 2013
Book Review: Equestrian Mystery Book for All Ages
Hello, my human friend!
Thanks to Cool Mom for providing us with another guest book review post.
~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
Title: Quicksand - The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo
Series: The Adventures of Dakotaroo
Author : Krista Michelle Breen
Publisher: Groundskeeper's Cottage Press
Year Published: 2012Description (from Amazon): The first in Krista Michelle Breen's bestselling Canadian series, T.J. Thompson's world gets thrown upside down when her beloved Appaloosa Dakotaroo mysteriously disappears into the fog.
Review: Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo is a fun and easy read. Horse lovers will fall in love with this series. Those of you unfamiliar with the equestrian terms used throughout the story, this book will give you a great jumping off point for learning about the life of an equestrian. For me, it brought me back to my teenage years of horseback riding.
T.J. and her horse, Dakotaroo (Roo), have a touchingly close bond. When Roo disappears one foggy morning, T. J. is forced to face the fact that her horse has been stolen.
Just when you think the story is about to wrap up, a whole new adventure begins! When T.J. eventually finds Dakotaroo, she begins to wonder if bringing her stolen horse home right away is the best course of action. What? Is she crazy? Maybe not. Mickey Skyhouse, a boy with a sad back story changes T.J.'s tune a bit. Yep, just a teeny tiny hint of romance, nothing more.
T.J., her best friend Arienne and Mickey prove to be a productive team in the end.
I happily give this book five stars out of five.
On a non-book note, I adore Krista's blog. Just take a look at 25 Nerdy Things About Krista and Dead Dog Township(It's Kinda Famous). Fun information!
Clean Read? Yes.
Ages? 8+ independently. Younger ages may enjoy being read this story.
Other Opinions:
Here are some other reviews of Krista's book.
Nikki Bennett's Review of Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of DakotarooReviews of Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo on Amazon
Where to Purchase the Book: Hop on over to Amazon to Purchase Quicksand Now on Kindle or in Print.
Connect with the Author Online:Krista Michelle Breen's Blog
Dakotaroo's Facebook Page
Dakotaroo's Twitter Account
Follow Krista on Goodreads
The Reviewer: Hi! I am a homeschooling mother to one precocious tween daughter. Most of my reading consists of preparatory reading for upcoming history, math, science, geography, literature, (you get the idea) lessons. However, sometimes I am lucky enough to fit in a book just for fun and will review these "fun" books for my dear friends, Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge. You may call me Neighbor Girl's Mom or Cool Mom.
This post is part of
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Can You Spare a Click or Two?
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Thanks to Cool Mom for providing us with another guest book review post. ~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
Title: Quicksand - The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo
Series: The Adventures of Dakotaroo
Author : Krista Michelle Breen
Publisher: Groundskeeper's Cottage Press
Year Published: 2012Description (from Amazon): The first in Krista Michelle Breen's bestselling Canadian series, T.J. Thompson's world gets thrown upside down when her beloved Appaloosa Dakotaroo mysteriously disappears into the fog.
Review: Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo is a fun and easy read. Horse lovers will fall in love with this series. Those of you unfamiliar with the equestrian terms used throughout the story, this book will give you a great jumping off point for learning about the life of an equestrian. For me, it brought me back to my teenage years of horseback riding.
T.J. and her horse, Dakotaroo (Roo), have a touchingly close bond. When Roo disappears one foggy morning, T. J. is forced to face the fact that her horse has been stolen.
Just when you think the story is about to wrap up, a whole new adventure begins! When T.J. eventually finds Dakotaroo, she begins to wonder if bringing her stolen horse home right away is the best course of action. What? Is she crazy? Maybe not. Mickey Skyhouse, a boy with a sad back story changes T.J.'s tune a bit. Yep, just a teeny tiny hint of romance, nothing more.
T.J., her best friend Arienne and Mickey prove to be a productive team in the end.
I happily give this book five stars out of five.
On a non-book note, I adore Krista's blog. Just take a look at 25 Nerdy Things About Krista and Dead Dog Township(It's Kinda Famous). Fun information!
Clean Read? Yes.
Ages? 8+ independently. Younger ages may enjoy being read this story.
Other Opinions:
Here are some other reviews of Krista's book.
Nikki Bennett's Review of Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of DakotarooReviews of Quicksand: The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo on Amazon
Where to Purchase the Book: Hop on over to Amazon to Purchase Quicksand Now on Kindle or in Print.
Connect with the Author Online:Krista Michelle Breen's Blog
Dakotaroo's Facebook Page
Dakotaroo's Twitter Account
Follow Krista on Goodreads
The Reviewer: Hi! I am a homeschooling mother to one precocious tween daughter. Most of my reading consists of preparatory reading for upcoming history, math, science, geography, literature, (you get the idea) lessons. However, sometimes I am lucky enough to fit in a book just for fun and will review these "fun" books for my dear friends, Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge. You may call me Neighbor Girl's Mom or Cool Mom. This post is part of
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Can You Spare a Click or Two?
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
March 14, 2013
Pet Projects: Look at Me! A Befuddled Smack of Jellyfish Defeated Aliens
Hi!
Stanley and I hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend ahead is happy and fun. Best of luck to teams competing in Regional Odyssey of the Mind tournaments this weekend.
Our Week in Review: Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: BefuddleQuote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #8We received our first video testimonial - thanks Carly!We are proud that our book visited the top 20 Amazon Best Sellers list this week for Children's eBooks > Animals > Pets! Yippee. Next Saturday, we will be at the North Coventry Elementary Spring Craft Show. The neighbor girl is enjoying prepping for the event.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can you Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
Stanley and I hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend ahead is happy and fun. Best of luck to teams competing in Regional Odyssey of the Mind tournaments this weekend.
Our Week in Review: Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: BefuddleQuote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #8We received our first video testimonial - thanks Carly!We are proud that our book visited the top 20 Amazon Best Sellers list this week for Children's eBooks > Animals > Pets! Yippee. Next Saturday, we will be at the North Coventry Elementary Spring Craft Show. The neighbor girl is enjoying prepping for the event.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can you Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
March 13, 2013
The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets: Video Testimonial, Carly K
Thank you for watching and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for only 99 cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
March 11, 2013
Zorg Gets a Game
Yes, I gave Zorg a spot to share his game creation. He did a nice job, don't you think?
If you have a child who wants to learn how to create games, visit YOUTHDIGITAL's website. Zorg highly recommends them!
Click the picture to visit his game page.
Thank you for reading, visiting and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for 99 cents Now on Amazon
Enter our Goodreads Giveaway
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
March 8, 2013
Pet Projects: Turkeys Lifting Schooldesks are Progressing with Pixie Dust
Hello!
We hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend ahead is happy and fun.
Our Week in Review: Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: ProgressingKatrina's Quick Word of the Week Podcast Quote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #7Book Review of Escape from the Forbidden PlanetThank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can you Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
March 6, 2013
Book Review: A Fun Science Fiction Book for Tweens and Free Books on Kindle
Thank you for stopping by, today.
We have some fun news for you. Our book, The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets, is FREE on Amazon Kindle today only (March 6, 2013). Click here now to get your copy and be sure to tell your friends!
Guess what? It doesn't stop there as the fun book that Cool Mom reviewed for us is also free today and tomorrow (information and dates below).
Well, I need to get a treat (or two) and you need to read today's review. So I will go now.
Have a great day!
~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
Title: Escape from the Forbidden Planet
Author : Julie Anne Grasso
Illustrator: David Blackwell
Year Published: 2012Description (from Amazon): Caramel Cinnamon thought the worst day of her life was the day her grandparents, the King and Queen of the Elves of Cardamom went missing. She was wrong! The day she spills sticky toffee syrup onto her father's computer, that's when her worst nightmare begins. She finds herself marooned on a forbidden planet, sent there by an evil clone with a very sticky secret. Caramel is desperate to escape. If she doesn't she will lose her dreams of returning to Cardamom to become a healer like her Mum. Luckily, she has a secret of her own and the lives of her family and friends depend on it!
Suitable for children aged 9-12
Review: An accident as a child leaves Caramel Cinnamon, of the planet Cardamom, with a bad leg that continually chips away her confidence. Caramel is forced into an adventure that takes her to a forbidden planet. We cheer for her as her confidence builds while she and her new friends find a way to assist Caramel's family - and the Universe.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a super fun read and even more importantly (as a mother) a clean read. I admit it took me a few chapters to become familiar enough with the science fiction/fantasy lingo to follow it easily but once I had that in my head, the book had my interest and it never lost it. Escape from the Forbidden Planet is truly an entertaining book.
Caramel is a lovely character who discovers amazing qualities in herself. Learning to trust them is her biggest challenge and when she does, really cool things happen. I found myself chuckling at Alexander222 and his helper "Lex" as Alexander worked to gain the attention of the Clone Council to make himself known on his planet, Ishqwartz.
I give Escape from the Forbidden Planet four stars out of five. It is a great read; extremely creative and leaves you hungry for both food and more of Julie Grasso's story.
I purchased this as an e-book but may have to buy the print version for our home shelves - I am still partial to print books.
Overall, nicely done Julie for creating a fun and creative book that I have no doubts my 9 year-old precocious daughter will enjoy AND that I will give to her without hesitation to read.
Clean Read? Yes.
Ages: The Amazon description states "Suitable for children aged 9-12." I would venture to guess that younger children would enjoy having this book read to them.
Other Opinions:
Below are reviews from a few others about Julie Anne Grasso's book.
Crystal Marcos give Escape from the Forbidden Planet the Family Friendly Featured Indie Stamp of ApprovalJemima Pett's descriptive review of Escape from the Forbidden PlanetThis Kid Erik gives Escape from the Forbidden Planet Five out of Five Bookworms
Where to Purchase the Book: Great news! Escape from the Forbidden Planet is currently available for FREE on Amazon today AND tomorrow (March 6 & March 7, 2013). Hop on over right now to download your own copy of this book.
Connect with the Author Online:Julie Anne Grasso's Website
Julie Anne Grasso's Facebook Page
Julie Anne Grasso's Twitter Account
Julie Anne Grasso's Blog
Follow Julie Anne Grasso on Goodreads
Get the Recipe For Sticky Date and Chocolate Cake with Caramel Cardamom Sauce
A special thanks to Julie and Renee for the recipe link.
The Reviewer: Hi! I am a homeschooling mother to one precocious tween daughter. Most of my reading consists of preparatory reading for upcoming history, math, science, geography, literature, (you get the idea) lessons. However, sometimes I am lucky enough to fit in a book just for fun and will review these "fun" books for my dear friends, Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge. You may call me Neighbor Girl's Mom or Cool Mom.
Next Planned Book Review: Quicksand - The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo by Krista Michelle Breen
This post is part of the
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Can You Spare a Click or Two?
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
We have some fun news for you. Our book, The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets, is FREE on Amazon Kindle today only (March 6, 2013). Click here now to get your copy and be sure to tell your friends!
Guess what? It doesn't stop there as the fun book that Cool Mom reviewed for us is also free today and tomorrow (information and dates below).
Well, I need to get a treat (or two) and you need to read today's review. So I will go now.
Have a great day!
~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
Title: Escape from the Forbidden PlanetAuthor : Julie Anne Grasso
Illustrator: David Blackwell
Year Published: 2012Description (from Amazon): Caramel Cinnamon thought the worst day of her life was the day her grandparents, the King and Queen of the Elves of Cardamom went missing. She was wrong! The day she spills sticky toffee syrup onto her father's computer, that's when her worst nightmare begins. She finds herself marooned on a forbidden planet, sent there by an evil clone with a very sticky secret. Caramel is desperate to escape. If she doesn't she will lose her dreams of returning to Cardamom to become a healer like her Mum. Luckily, she has a secret of her own and the lives of her family and friends depend on it!
Suitable for children aged 9-12
Review: An accident as a child leaves Caramel Cinnamon, of the planet Cardamom, with a bad leg that continually chips away her confidence. Caramel is forced into an adventure that takes her to a forbidden planet. We cheer for her as her confidence builds while she and her new friends find a way to assist Caramel's family - and the Universe.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a super fun read and even more importantly (as a mother) a clean read. I admit it took me a few chapters to become familiar enough with the science fiction/fantasy lingo to follow it easily but once I had that in my head, the book had my interest and it never lost it. Escape from the Forbidden Planet is truly an entertaining book.
Caramel is a lovely character who discovers amazing qualities in herself. Learning to trust them is her biggest challenge and when she does, really cool things happen. I found myself chuckling at Alexander222 and his helper "Lex" as Alexander worked to gain the attention of the Clone Council to make himself known on his planet, Ishqwartz.
I give Escape from the Forbidden Planet four stars out of five. It is a great read; extremely creative and leaves you hungry for both food and more of Julie Grasso's story.
I purchased this as an e-book but may have to buy the print version for our home shelves - I am still partial to print books.
Overall, nicely done Julie for creating a fun and creative book that I have no doubts my 9 year-old precocious daughter will enjoy AND that I will give to her without hesitation to read.
Clean Read? Yes.
Ages: The Amazon description states "Suitable for children aged 9-12." I would venture to guess that younger children would enjoy having this book read to them.
Other Opinions:
Below are reviews from a few others about Julie Anne Grasso's book.
Crystal Marcos give Escape from the Forbidden Planet the Family Friendly Featured Indie Stamp of ApprovalJemima Pett's descriptive review of Escape from the Forbidden PlanetThis Kid Erik gives Escape from the Forbidden Planet Five out of Five Bookworms
Where to Purchase the Book: Great news! Escape from the Forbidden Planet is currently available for FREE on Amazon today AND tomorrow (March 6 & March 7, 2013). Hop on over right now to download your own copy of this book.
Connect with the Author Online:Julie Anne Grasso's Website
Julie Anne Grasso's Facebook Page
Julie Anne Grasso's Twitter Account
Julie Anne Grasso's Blog
Follow Julie Anne Grasso on Goodreads
Get the Recipe For Sticky Date and Chocolate Cake with Caramel Cardamom Sauce
A special thanks to Julie and Renee for the recipe link.
The Reviewer: Hi! I am a homeschooling mother to one precocious tween daughter. Most of my reading consists of preparatory reading for upcoming history, math, science, geography, literature, (you get the idea) lessons. However, sometimes I am lucky enough to fit in a book just for fun and will review these "fun" books for my dear friends, Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge. You may call me Neighbor Girl's Mom or Cool Mom. Next Planned Book Review: Quicksand - The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakotaroo by Krista Michelle Breen
This post is part of the
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Can You Spare a Click or Two?
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
March 4, 2013
Katrina's Word of the Week with Audio: Progressing
Happy Monday!
We are testing out SoundCloud this week with Katrina's Word of the Week. What do you think?
If the above file doesn't appear, click here to listen to it on SoundCloud.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************
Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can You Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
We are testing out SoundCloud this week with Katrina's Word of the Week. What do you think?
If the above file doesn't appear, click here to listen to it on SoundCloud.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************
Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can You Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
March 1, 2013
Pet Projects: It is Implausible to Consider Alliterating Geeps Reading Books at a Library
Hello, Fans!
We hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend ahead is happy and fun.
Our Week in Review: Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: ImplausibleQuote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #6Goodreads Giveaway: 5 Autographed Copies of The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets - Final Days to enter!Our book is available at the Boyertown Library. We have included a picture of the Neighbor Girl who found our book on the shelves. Woo hoo!Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can you Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
We hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend ahead is happy and fun.
Our Week in Review: Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: ImplausibleQuote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #6Goodreads Giveaway: 5 Autographed Copies of The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets - Final Days to enter!Our book is available at the Boyertown Library. We have included a picture of the Neighbor Girl who found our book on the shelves. Woo hoo!Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
Can you Spare a Couple of Clicks Today?
February 25, 2013
Can You Spare a Couple of Clicks (or More) Today?
Did you know that there are REALLY easy ways you can help us get our book out to more people? They cost absolutely nothing and some take very little time - only two clicks.
These only take two clicks each: Click "like for our book on our Amazon Print Format PageClick "like" for our book on our Amazon Kindle PageClick "yes" for "Was this review helpful to you?" on the Amazon Review page for any reviews you find truly helpful.Give us a quick rating on our Goodreads book page.
With a little more effort, you can help us out even more by giving our fun book a review:To post a review on Amazon, click here To post a review on Goodreads, click here To keep tabs on us and find out when our next book is published and what we are working on, we have these options...To follow us on Goodreads, click here To like Stanley & Katrina's author page on Facebook, click here To subscribe to our blog updates via email, sign up on the right; side of this pageTo follow us on Twitter, click here
Thank you for reading, clicking and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets Now on Amazon
Enter our Goodreads Giveaway
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
These only take two clicks each: Click "like for our book on our Amazon Print Format PageClick "like" for our book on our Amazon Kindle PageClick "yes" for "Was this review helpful to you?" on the Amazon Review page for any reviews you find truly helpful.Give us a quick rating on our Goodreads book page.
With a little more effort, you can help us out even more by giving our fun book a review:To post a review on Amazon, click here To post a review on Goodreads, click here To keep tabs on us and find out when our next book is published and what we are working on, we have these options...To follow us on Goodreads, click here To like Stanley & Katrina's author page on Facebook, click here To subscribe to our blog updates via email, sign up on the right; side of this pageTo follow us on Twitter, click here
Thank you for reading, clicking and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets Now on Amazon
Enter our Goodreads Giveaway
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
February 22, 2013
Pet Projects: Be Yourself. Aliens and Giraffes Moo Simultaneously About Giveaways & Reviews
Hello, Fans!
We hope you have had a wonderful week and that your weekend is happy and fun.
It is Time for Our Week in Review. Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom & Knowledge's Word of the Week: SimultaneouslyQuote of the WeekStanley's Animal Fact of the WeekZorg's Lesson #5Goodreads Giveaway: 5 Autographed Copies of The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of PetsFive Stars to Four Fiends: Book Review by Cool Mom joins the Kidlit Blog Hop Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge
www.StanleyAndKatrina.com
**********************************Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Buy The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets for Just 99 Cents Now on Amazon
Enter our Goodreads Giveaway
Listen to our Podcasts on iTunes
