C.J. Milbrandt's Blog, page 55
October 6, 2017
Meadowsweet
Easy now! Easy!” demanded an imperious voice. “This is priceless cargo, and I don’t want a single chip gone before its time!”
—Aurelius Harrow, MEADOWSWEET by C. J. Milbrandt
October 5, 2017
October 4, 2017
GAME: Name that Book Cover
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October 3, 2017
#amreading Adventure Series
Start with Book 1. Many times when I pick up an e-book, it’s because the publisher has lowered the price of the first book in a series. Probably in the hopes that readers will be eager for more. I enjoyed all three of these series starters…
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Awakening begins the Chronicles of Benjamin Dragon. Bullying and best friends. Hermits and heroics. Camp and car crashes. Mentors and menacing offers. Cooper sets up a classic conflict: with great power comes great responsibility.
The Luck Uglies is the...
October 2, 2017
BYWAYS: Signature Seals
Personal Touch. In the land of Liberty, citizens add their seal to official documents. A design’s seal is unique … and usually of personal significance to the person who carries it. Do you recognize this seal?
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September 29, 2017
On Your Marks
Ganix was very lucky. His mother said it was because on the day he was born, a lady bug landed on his nose and blessed it.
—ON YOUR MARKS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
September 28, 2017
ART: Tiny Tupper
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Our Tupp with two of his several brothers—Carden (who is the closest thing he has to a father) and Freydolf (his Pred bond-brother).
September 27, 2017
GAME: Name that Book Cover
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September 26, 2017
#amreading Natalie Lloyd
Middlegrade Chick-lit. I count Natalie Lloyd as one of my favorite middlegrade authors. Her stories are filled with heartwarming moments and humor. And she has a lyrical style that delights my inner poet. Her most recent title is another magical mountain tale set in Tennessee.
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I needed a lot of book flags! : D
September 25, 2017
BYWAYS: In Print
For your Bookshelf. Nothing encourages kids to read and reread a series like having copies on your home bookshelves. The award-winning Byways Books are available as both paperbacks and hardcover library editions. (Contact CJ via email if you’re interested in ordering author-signed copies.)
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