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Tricked with Treats: A children's book that blends spooky fun with essential technology lessons for parents and children!
Halloween is here, and it is Alicia's favorite time of year. What's not to like about dressing up in a costume and getting free candy? But there is something even more exciting happening this year. For the first time, Alicia and her friends are throwing a virtual party in TullyTown!
Putting together a party in TullyTown isn't easy, and Alicia and her friends want to do the best they can to make sure it is enjoyed by plenty of avatars in TullyTown. For one of Alicia's friends, getting ready to throw a TullyTown party leads to looking for easy treats. But what if it's a trick?
Alicia has been using her tablet for a while and is getting more used to how to use the technology. However, there is always something new for her and her friends to learn.
Putting together a party in TullyTown isn't easy, and Alicia and her friends want to do the best they can to make sure it is enjoyed by plenty of avatars in TullyTown. For one of Alicia's friends, getting ready to throw a TullyTown party leads to looking for easy treats. But what if it's a trick?
Alicia has been using her tablet for a while and is getting more used to how to use the technology. However, there is always something new for her and her friends to learn.
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87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2021
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December 8, 2021
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We hear from Alicia again in this sweet book, Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats by Derek Fisher. This time Alicia and friends are talking about the party they will have in TullyTown, after all Alicia is getting use to her tablet. But what happens if trouble shows up. The internet can be risky. Alicia and her friends, Megan, Ben and Cathy enjoy a game TullyTown and try to earn TullyBux to buy things with. But their game was stolen because they forgot to me careful and secure their site, they lost everything. I love that this chapter book teaches children the dangers of the internet. There is so much good stuff on the internet we sometimes forget the bad people out there. I love books such as this one telling of valuable lessons, and this one is about being safe and careful when using the internet. If you have children, this book is a must for you. I would also love to see this one in every elementary school and every daycare.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
We hear from Alicia again in this sweet book, Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats by Derek Fisher. This time Alicia and friends are talking about the party they will have in TullyTown, after all Alicia is getting use to her tablet. But what happens if trouble shows up. The internet can be risky. Alicia and her friends, Megan, Ben and Cathy enjoy a game TullyTown and try to earn TullyBux to buy things with. But their game was stolen because they forgot to me careful and secure their site, they lost everything. I love that this chapter book teaches children the dangers of the internet. There is so much good stuff on the internet we sometimes forget the bad people out there. I love books such as this one telling of valuable lessons, and this one is about being safe and careful when using the internet. If you have children, this book is a must for you. I would also love to see this one in every elementary school and every daycare.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
November 22, 2021
Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats is an excellent introduction for young readers into the world of technology, gaming and the dangers that are lurking out there.
Alicia and her friends love the game TullyTown – they have created a whole new world of fun, where they can hang out, throw parties, earn reward money and so much more. One of Alicia’s friends gets a little carried away in her excitement and uses a free website to earn rewards and points for free stuff, what could go wrong?
Young children and adults alike love our technology and how easy it has made for us to keep ourselves on track, connect with others and share information. The only downfall? How easy it is for this information to be stolen, hacked or used by others to hurt us. For young children, it is so important to warn them about the dangers of the online world, in a way that they can understand the content and without terrifying them. This book did a great job of this. It showed young readers the fun and the important connection we make with others through technology but also the dangers of oversharing and how this information can be stolen. I also loved how the author incorporated lessons on how to protect yourself online (passwords, etc..) in such an unique manner!
Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats is a great read for young readers and their parents as it introduces a difficult but important topic to young children. It is a great way for adults to speak with children about both the positives and the dangers of technology and online gaming, as well as how to protect themselves online. It would also be a great starting point to ensure that your child is taking all steps that they must to protect themselves online and if certain changes may be needed to protect their privacy.
Alicia and her friends love the game TullyTown – they have created a whole new world of fun, where they can hang out, throw parties, earn reward money and so much more. One of Alicia’s friends gets a little carried away in her excitement and uses a free website to earn rewards and points for free stuff, what could go wrong?
Young children and adults alike love our technology and how easy it has made for us to keep ourselves on track, connect with others and share information. The only downfall? How easy it is for this information to be stolen, hacked or used by others to hurt us. For young children, it is so important to warn them about the dangers of the online world, in a way that they can understand the content and without terrifying them. This book did a great job of this. It showed young readers the fun and the important connection we make with others through technology but also the dangers of oversharing and how this information can be stolen. I also loved how the author incorporated lessons on how to protect yourself online (passwords, etc..) in such an unique manner!
Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats is a great read for young readers and their parents as it introduces a difficult but important topic to young children. It is a great way for adults to speak with children about both the positives and the dangers of technology and online gaming, as well as how to protect themselves online. It would also be a great starting point to ensure that your child is taking all steps that they must to protect themselves online and if certain changes may be needed to protect their privacy.
November 13, 2021
Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats is a chapter book for elementary and middle school aged children. It is not only an entertaining story, but a creative learning tool revealing the dangers and security concerns of online activities.
Alicia and her friends, Ben, Cathy, and Megan, enjoy playing an online role-playing game together called Tully Town. They all work at various ways to earn Tully Bux so they can ‘buy’ costumes and items to decorate their Tully Town homes for Halloween. Their excitement grows as they plan to throw a huge Tully Town Halloween party at Cathy’s Tully house.
Even though it sounds too good to be true, Cathy joins an online site that promises free Tully Bux. She overloads her Tully Town lot and house with more Halloween decorations than anyone else in town and is satisfied her party will be a success. But when she wakes the next morning, she can’t sign in. Because she revealed her Tully Town sign-in information to the Free Bux site, her game info was stolen, and she lost everything.
This is the second Alicia Connected story I’ve reviewed. I love the learn-by-example style this series portrays, and knowing the author has extensive knowledge in the security field and the dangers and pitfalls children often fall into in this digital age, makes this story (and series) especially important and meaningful, as well as entertaining. Tricked with Treats has a wonderful resolution and displays the importance of online security and the rewards of real-life friends.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. My review was not influenced.
Alicia and her friends, Ben, Cathy, and Megan, enjoy playing an online role-playing game together called Tully Town. They all work at various ways to earn Tully Bux so they can ‘buy’ costumes and items to decorate their Tully Town homes for Halloween. Their excitement grows as they plan to throw a huge Tully Town Halloween party at Cathy’s Tully house.
Even though it sounds too good to be true, Cathy joins an online site that promises free Tully Bux. She overloads her Tully Town lot and house with more Halloween decorations than anyone else in town and is satisfied her party will be a success. But when she wakes the next morning, she can’t sign in. Because she revealed her Tully Town sign-in information to the Free Bux site, her game info was stolen, and she lost everything.
This is the second Alicia Connected story I’ve reviewed. I love the learn-by-example style this series portrays, and knowing the author has extensive knowledge in the security field and the dangers and pitfalls children often fall into in this digital age, makes this story (and series) especially important and meaningful, as well as entertaining. Tricked with Treats has a wonderful resolution and displays the importance of online security and the rewards of real-life friends.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. My review was not influenced.
November 30, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from iRead Book Tours. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Online gaming is fun, but kids must learn the dangers they’ll face and how to protect themselves. In Alicia Connected Tricked with Treats, Derek Fisher has Mr. Mark use props to demonstrate the importance of online safety. I won’t detail what he used or how he used them because they are vital parts of the story. However, I will say Mr. Mark emphasizes the importance of securing your phone and tablet with a strong password. Of course, he informed the class never to give it out to strangers online. Hackers do not care what age the victim is — they only want to steal your information and accounts.
Derek Fisher discussed hot topics that parents should be going over with their children before starting online apps. It’s fun to earn credits, buy items, interact with friends online, but children must be prepared for online dangers just as much as they are for real-life ones.
On a happier note, I loved Alicia’s robot costume. As a mother of a crafty child, this is something she’d make in a heartbeat. After I pass this book onto her, I’m sure she’ll be running off to the craft room to start the process of making her own robo costume. 🙂
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November 30, 2021
Alicia Is your typical aged child that’s into her gadgets and stickers. Your immediately warmed to Alicia and laugh at her mum struggling with the pumpkin in the garden. Such wonderful traits for a book to make you smile straight away.
It made me giggle as I’m hooked on candy crush it made me miss Halloween already too. Can’t wait for October already. It’s the best time of year. I loved the friendships and how petty children can be whilst sulking. I loved the importance of children can be mean online so be careful but don’t let it get to you. Their opinion doesn’t matter. I loved the dad jokes too they made me laugh. I thought it was lovely how you had little illustrations before the start of each chapter also.
I love how the book would get children thinking about technology and the dos and don’ts or what they can do to make themselves safer. The way the author puts across the key messages is fun and entertaining and keeps you focused on the story whilst learning and understanding what’s right and wrong. I loved how the friends worked together to help the Halloween party this was extremely sweet.
Although I enjoyed the book I found it slow in parts don’t get me wrong the detail and pin pointing to the game was brilliant just felt it was missing something at times. This book definitely sets out and delivers what it needs to. That kids should be safe online and talk to their parents and always have passwords.
This is the second book in the series.
It made me giggle as I’m hooked on candy crush it made me miss Halloween already too. Can’t wait for October already. It’s the best time of year. I loved the friendships and how petty children can be whilst sulking. I loved the importance of children can be mean online so be careful but don’t let it get to you. Their opinion doesn’t matter. I loved the dad jokes too they made me laugh. I thought it was lovely how you had little illustrations before the start of each chapter also.
I love how the book would get children thinking about technology and the dos and don’ts or what they can do to make themselves safer. The way the author puts across the key messages is fun and entertaining and keeps you focused on the story whilst learning and understanding what’s right and wrong. I loved how the friends worked together to help the Halloween party this was extremely sweet.
Although I enjoyed the book I found it slow in parts don’t get me wrong the detail and pin pointing to the game was brilliant just felt it was missing something at times. This book definitely sets out and delivers what it needs to. That kids should be safe online and talk to their parents and always have passwords.
This is the second book in the series.
November 30, 2021
Great Lessons for Children. The characters and storyline are perfectly designed for younger middle school readers. As the author teaches readers about online safety topics such as creating safe passwords, protecting personal information, and bullying, he creates a group of good, supportive friends and parents. The book delivers essential lessons in a fun, informative way that illustrates some points parents may need to reinforce!
Great Story with a Positive Ending. The author brings together a group of kids with slightly different family rules and expectations for online activities. The characters make some mistakes online--and in real life--but through guidance and support of the other characters--there are always lessons learned in healthy, positive ways.
Would I Recommend Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats? I think I liked this book even better than the first. It felt a little more realistic as the children learned to manage online presences better--and navigated some missteps. I love this series for older elementary-aged students learning to handle some online independence safely. My daughters enjoyed reading books like this together--and that offers a perfect opportunity to discuss the skills and dilemmas presented by the book.
I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
Great Story with a Positive Ending. The author brings together a group of kids with slightly different family rules and expectations for online activities. The characters make some mistakes online--and in real life--but through guidance and support of the other characters--there are always lessons learned in healthy, positive ways.
Would I Recommend Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats? I think I liked this book even better than the first. It felt a little more realistic as the children learned to manage online presences better--and navigated some missteps. I love this series for older elementary-aged students learning to handle some online independence safely. My daughters enjoyed reading books like this together--and that offers a perfect opportunity to discuss the skills and dilemmas presented by the book.
I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
November 29, 2021
Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats is written by Derek Fisher. This is a middle grade fiction book aimed towards children that are 8-12 years old. I read this book with my 8 and 10 year old sons and we all enjoyed it.
I love the lesson that this book teaches. It is a great reminder how we have to be careful on the internet. My children and I talk all the time about dangers of the internet so I loved that this was a change from my lectures.
Alicia and her friends plan a virtual party in Tully Town - it's going great until someone tries to get free “Tully Bux” and suddenly they are locked out. They realize that the website stole the password. This book teaches how to be safe and touches on bullying which is so present in the age group this is geared towards.
My children and I enjoyed this book. My 8 year old was able to read without any issues. It lead to great discussion between us. While I strictly monitor what my children are doing there are real dangers out there.
I received a copy of this book through the author and IRead Book tours all thoughts are my own.
I love the lesson that this book teaches. It is a great reminder how we have to be careful on the internet. My children and I talk all the time about dangers of the internet so I loved that this was a change from my lectures.
Alicia and her friends plan a virtual party in Tully Town - it's going great until someone tries to get free “Tully Bux” and suddenly they are locked out. They realize that the website stole the password. This book teaches how to be safe and touches on bullying which is so present in the age group this is geared towards.
My children and I enjoyed this book. My 8 year old was able to read without any issues. It lead to great discussion between us. While I strictly monitor what my children are doing there are real dangers out there.
I received a copy of this book through the author and IRead Book tours all thoughts are my own.
November 21, 2021
This book is a wonderful learning book for middle grade readers! It’s an easy-to-read chapter book that tells a story and teaches the dangers of our connected electronics.
Alicia and her friends love to play Tully Town, an online game where they earn game money to buy outfits and items for their characters and their homes. When they decide to throw a Tully Town Halloween party at Cathy’s house, Cathy joins a different site to get free Tully Town money. To do so, she provides her login, and soon Cathy can’t access her Tully Town account.
This is such a real-life story, and I loved that. This type of thing can happen so easily to adults, let alone children. I like the way story unfolded and how the lesson was revealed. I would definitely recommend this one for young readers!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
Alicia and her friends love to play Tully Town, an online game where they earn game money to buy outfits and items for their characters and their homes. When they decide to throw a Tully Town Halloween party at Cathy’s house, Cathy joins a different site to get free Tully Town money. To do so, she provides her login, and soon Cathy can’t access her Tully Town account.
This is such a real-life story, and I loved that. This type of thing can happen so easily to adults, let alone children. I like the way story unfolded and how the lesson was revealed. I would definitely recommend this one for young readers!
I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
November 28, 2021
Alicia is back with another adventure with her tablet. She and her friends are obsessed with playing TullyTown, a game where they maneuver their avatars through daily life.
The story touches on themes of too much gameplay, letting games bleed over into real life, and of course internet safety.
Derek Fisher has a talent for keeping the story moving along and entertaining the reader, all while getting the message out about the safest ways to interact online. This is more important than ever in today’s world.
I highly recommend this second book in the Alicia Connected series. It’s fun and entertaining. The characters are believable and the situations Alicia and her friends find themselves in create unique, subtle learning opportunities.
You might be interested in my review of book one of the Alicia Connected series on my website.
The story touches on themes of too much gameplay, letting games bleed over into real life, and of course internet safety.
Derek Fisher has a talent for keeping the story moving along and entertaining the reader, all while getting the message out about the safest ways to interact online. This is more important than ever in today’s world.
I highly recommend this second book in the Alicia Connected series. It’s fun and entertaining. The characters are believable and the situations Alicia and her friends find themselves in create unique, subtle learning opportunities.
You might be interested in my review of book one of the Alicia Connected series on my website.
November 13, 2021
The story opens with Alicia experimenting with her new tablet and perusing the virtual game that her classmates are all buzzing about. She and her friends are arranging a virtual Halloween party, which will take place in TullyTown, the virtual environment in which they all engage. Things in TullyTown start to transition from thrilling to strange and terrifying in a short period of time, escalating the tension. Anyone interested in high-tech games will enjoy this book.
I would like to thank the author and iRead Book Tours for the review copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I would like to thank the author and iRead Book Tours for the review copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
November 26, 2021
In this follow up to the first Alicia Connected we discover new ways to keep ourselves safe on the internet. As Alicia and her friends plan a virtual party in Tully Town - it's going to be great! When one of her friends tries to take a shortcut to get free "Tully Bux" to decorate with from an unknown website - everything is lost. She gave her login info to the website and now she can't get in. Teaching kids cyber safety through entertaining stories is a great way to get them to understand. Kids don't want to hear it from their parents - but a story that shows the consequences of those actions is genius. I can't wait to see where Derek takes Alicia and her friends next.
November 23, 2021
I really enjoyed this story that helps children to understand that playing games on their phones or tablets is fun but it can also lead to bad things happening. This helps kids learn about security like using passwords. This also talks a little about bullying. I loved the illustrations and what was said. This is a great book for children who can read on their own or if parents want to read a story to them. I received a copy of this book from ireadbooktour for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
May 3, 2024
Really cute book. 😁
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