To Catch a Cat Thief: Review

 

 Welcome to my tour stop for, To Catch a Cat Thief by Sean Cummings.

Check out my review, and don't forget to enter the giveaway!!!! 

To Catch a Cat Thief

by Sean Cummings

Publisher:  Rebelight Publishing

Genre: Middle Grade/mystery/humor

 

 

Hundreds of cats are missing! Fear not-Penelope Ann Pickersgill and her hippie grandma are on the case. While her friends go to cool camps, twelve-year-old Penelope has to spend the summer with Grandma Bev, who is convinced that cat-eating aliens are beaming the town's furry friends aboard their mother ship at night. Lights in the sky point to UFO's, but Penelope is sure there's a more logical explanation. With a little help from Sherlock Holmes, she and Grandma Bev set out to find the cats. Will they be able to solve the mystery before all the cats in Thornhill disappear?

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Cummings is a mutli-published author with works ranging from urban fantasy (Shade Fright, Funeral Pallor) to dark fantasy and superheroes. (Marshall Conrad) 2012 saw the publication of Sean’s first young adult novel. Poltergeeks is a rollicking story about teen witch a race against time to save her mother’s life. The second book Student Bodies, hit stores in 2013. In 2014, he published The North, a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller for teens. To Catch a Cat Thief is Sean's first middle grade novel.

 

Sean lives in Saskatoon Canada with his wife, two lazy cats and a spotted dog named Stormageddon. You can learn more about Sean and his books at www.sean-cummings.ca.

REVIEW

Everyone, listen.......

This is by far one of the funniest books I have read this entire year.  I'm being completely honest when I say. " I was literally shaking with laughter and fun at nearly every part in this book".... Wait, I shall explain..... 

Ok, so first, just make sure you always have ur squirt gun at the ready. :). Yes, you will get it when you read.... The cat is absolutely psychotic in the best way ;). 

Any way

This book is full of mystery, shananagins, and all around fun.   Is it UFO's?? Is it not a mystery??? Who really knows but Penelope and Grandma Bev.  Really people, this book is a quick fun read that you can not put down.  

I had an amazing time reading this story and I hope you will too!!! 

So go out, buy it, read it, and have fun :) 

5 out of 5 baubles!!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!

Giveaway Information:  Contest ends November 27, 2015

 

• Two (2) winners will received a physical copy of To Catch A Cat Thief by Sean Cummings (US/Canada)

• Five (5) winners will receive a digital copy of To Catch A Cat Thief by Sean Cummings (INT)

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Welcome to my stop for the Summer  of the Oak Moon blog tour.  Below you will find my review and a giveaway!!!! So check it out and have fun.

ABOUT SUMMER OF THE OAK MOON:

 

Title: Summer of the Oak Moon

Publication date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.

Author: Laura Templeton

Rejected by the exclusive women’s college she has her heart set on, Tess Seibert dreads the hot, aimless summer ahead. But when a chance encounter with a snake introduces her to Jacob Lane, a black college student home on his summer break, a relationship blooms that challenges the prejudices of her small, north Florida town.

When Jacob confesses that Tess’s uncle is trying to steal his family’s land, Tess comes face to face with the hatred that simmers just below the surface of the bay and marshes she’s loved since birth. With the help of her mentor Lulu, an herbal healer, Tess pieces together clues to the mysterious disappearance of Jacob’s father twenty-two years earlier and uncovers family secrets that shatter her connection to the land she loves.

Tess and Jacob’s bond puts them both in peril, and discontent eventually erupts into violence. Tess is forced to make a decision. Can she right old wrongs and salvage their love? Or will prejudice and hatred kill any chance she and Jacob might have had?

ABOUT LAURA TEMPLETON:

Laura Templeton lives near Athens, Georgia, with her husband, son, and a menagerie of animals. When she’s not writing, she enjoys gardening, learning to figure skate, and taking long walks on the quiet country roads near her home. Something Yellow is her debut novel, and her creative nonfiction has appeared in various publications.

Author Links:  Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

REVIEW

When I first started reading this book I was captivated by the scene. This beautifull marsh filled and backwoods southern charm is amazing.  I love the lore of the herbal healing and the warm feeling that I got when I read this book.  The characters are rich and full of life and a rebel spirit that will have anyone cheering for their love to succeede.
Tess is a teenager that is stuck at a traditional crossroad in her life.  Go to college or not go to college.  Tess gets denied admission to her mothers college and feels like she is not good enough or smart enough to go to college.  So Tess decides to take the summer to figure a few things out.  But what Tess finds is not necessairly what she was looking for.
Jacob is a college student that is connected to Tess in more ways than one.  They meet in the most amazing way, and a love starts to blossom.  Neither one of them are aware of all the ways they are truly connected and reading them figure these ways out and work through them will keep you turning pages into the morning hours.

The social and moral issues of race and religion presented in this book are beautifully written and will have any reader's heart pounding through the duration of the story.   This is an amazing book that I will reccomend to everyperson I know.  Being a Social Worker this book hits on many issues are that are still present today, not as "in your face" but still present.  This book is deffenitly and amazing read.  I suggest everyone of you go buy this RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

5 out of 5 baubles!!!!

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23344372-summer-of-the-oak-moon

Purchase Links:

Chapters Indigo | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | TBD

GIVEAWAY

Giveaway Information:  Winner will be drawn June 1, 2015

·        Five (5) winners will receive a digital copy of Summer of the Oak Moon by Laura Templeton (INT)

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Shadows Fall Away By Kit Forbes

Welcome to my stop for the Shadows Fall Away blog tour!!!  I do apologize for the late post.... I have been extremely busy... But lets get to this AMAZING book.

About Shadows Fall Away

Shadows Fall Away by Kit Forbes
Publication Date: September 23, 2014
Publisher: Month9Books

Mark Stewart is one incident away from becoming a juvenile delinquent, and his parents have had enough. They ship Mark off to London England to stay with his eccentric aunt Agatha who is obsessed with all things Jack the Ripper. After a strange twist of luck, Mark is struck by lightning, and he wakes to find himself in 1888 Victorian London.

His interest in a string of murders Scotland Yard has yet to solve make him a likely suspect. After all, why would a young boy like Mark know so much about the murders? Could he be the ripper they’ve been searching for? Convinced the only way to get back home is to solve the murders, Mark dives headfirst into uncovering the truth.

Mark’s only distraction comes in the form of the beautiful Genie Trembly, a girl who is totally out of his league and who may have already caught the attention of the infamous ripper. To save her, he’ll endanger both their lives, and risk being trapped in the past forever.

Purchase:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Chapters Indigo! | TBD

 

About the Kit Forbes

 

Kit Forbes has been a lover of books, history, and all things paranormal for as long as she can remember. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her youngest daughter and an assortment of cats who give new meaning to the world bizarre.

 

Contact Kit Forbes

 

Website/ Twitter/ Facebook/ Goodreads

 

 

My Review:

 

When I first herd about this book I was so excited.  The Jack the Ripper mystery has been a huge love of mine for many years.  This being said,  Kit Forbes did not disappoint me at all.  

 

This book has everything!  Time travel, mystery, romance, and action.  This is a perfect book for any reader.   The character development is well done, and the settings are beautiful.  Mark is a typical rebellious teenager that drinks and gets into some trouble in current times.  Genie, is your rebellious teen in the past.  Which in 1888, rebellious was not supposed to happen, especially with a wealthy family.  These two characters make this book 100% love able.  The witty banter and the social faux paus that occur between the two are memorable and flirty :)

 

The entire idea of this book is perfect... There is really noting I can say except that this book is perfect!  The mystery is amazing!  This is a mystery that has had many people after it, however Kit Forbes creates a unique view. 

 

I will leave you with this....... This book is the SHIT!!!! Get it as soon as it comes out!!!!

 

5out of 5 stars!!

Don't forget the giveaway below.....

Giveaway!!!

· Five (5) winners will receive a digital copy of Shadows Fall Away by Kit Forbes (INT)

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Nest, By Esther Ehrlich

 Title: Nest

Author: Esther Ehrlich                  

Release: September 9, 2013

Publisher: Random House Children's

Purchase:  Amazon / B&N 

 In 1972 home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod for eleven-year-old Naomi "Chirp" Orenstein, her older sister, Rachel; her psychiatrist father; and her dancer mother. But then Chirp's mom develops symptoms of a serious disease, and everything changes.

Chirp finds comfort in watching her beloved wild birds. She also finds a true friend in Joey, the mysterious boy who lives across the street. Together they create their own private world and come up with the perfect plan: Escape. Adventure. Discovery.

My Thoughts:

Nest is a beautifully written story about friendship and love conquering grief and worry.  Ehrlich does an amazing job of writing the story from Chirp's point of view.  From the beginning I found myself engrossed in Chirp's play full imagination.  I was enthralled by the way Chirp and Joey could create a world all their own and immerse themselves into the adventure they created. 

I enjoyed every part of this book.  I was laughing and crying throughout this entire story.  All I can say is this book is perfect for middle grade and above.  Anybody could pick up this book and fall in love with the characters. The story is the perfect example about how children find comfort in wondrous and beautiful things.  I loved this book!!! 

5 out of 5 stars.