A Story of Harship, Grit and Survival

This is a story about a boy named Tommy who lives on a farm with his family. Disaster strikes one day, and him and his brother find themselves shackled on a ship with many other young boys.  They are made to work and fight battles that are not theirs to care about.  They suffer abuse at the hands of scallywags and scruffy men of the sea. 

Powder Monkey will keep you turning the page, as what comes next is always more devastating than the last.  The young boys suffer excruciating treatments, and some are bound to not make it.  The ship becomes home and a young boy who toted black powder bags for battle becomes a…….. Find out what happens to Tommy and his brother.

This is not a book for those who wish for a happy ending, but rather a true grit story about the survival of the fittest. It’s a well written book by Donna McDine, with brilliant illustrations by K.C. Snider.  I give this book five ***** stars.

This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, Author of children’s literature. 

Purchase Powder Monkey here:

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Ava's Secret Tea Party

Ava’s Secret Tea Party

Ava never gets to see the visitors that come to her room as she sleeps snuggled under the covers with her teddy.  She decides she is going to leave an invitation for those secret workers who come to leave her treasures while she sleeps.  Ava wants to meet them, but knows children rarely ever do.  To her surprise, her invitation is answered and Ava finds herself involved in several different adventures. She has a lot of questions for her visitors and a wish to meet them all.   

Come join Ava in this adorable whimsical story and find out how she becomes the perfect host for her unusual new friends.

This book has recipes for your favorite magical characters. It has crafts to wear and to decorate with if you decide to have your very own tea party.   This is a beautiful little book to entertain and occupy young children.  Ava’s Secret Tea Party has brilliant color that pops from the page.  The delightful illustrations created by Bella Sinclair are sure to grab a child’s interest.

Ava’s Secret Tea Party written by Donna J. Shepherd is a winner and I’m sure will become a favorite in a young child’s library.  I must say it’s well deserving of five ***** stars. 

Reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature.

Guardian Angel Publishing Inc.

Category: Littlest Angels
Author: Donna J. Shepherd www.donnashepherd.blogspot.com
Artist: Bella Sinclair www.bellasinclair.blogspot.com
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616332853; 1616332859
Paperback ISBN: 9781616332860; 1616332867
eBook ISBN: 9781616332877; 1616332875

Purchase AVA'S SECRET TEA PARTY Here

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/avas-tea-party.htm

hardcover and softcover

Littlest Angels 

by Donna J Shepherd, artist Bella Sinclair.

What child hasn't dreamed of meeting the elusive Tooth Fairy, Santa, Sandman, or the Easter Bunny? Ava wants to invite them all to tea, but how can she? An imaginative tale sure to enthrall children for years to come. Boys and girls alike will delight in finding the hidden teacups and cookies in the fanciful illustrations and planning their own parties using the kid-friendly recipes and crafts included.

Magical Mea

 

 "Magical Mea" is the second book in The Magical  Series, written by the award winning author, Penelope Anne Cole.  Mea is Magical Matthew’s sister, but similarities between the two end pretty much there. Mea and her brother have very different ideas about why, when, and how magic should be performed. 

Matthew and his friend Lily go in search of his little sister Mea for fear of what trouble she may get herself into next.  Mea is unconcerned about her brother and is intent on causing a little mischief, just for the fun of it.  She takes a bus ride, plays in the park, pulls a prank on some boys, and a mom and her baby; all the while, Matthew and Lily are on her trail trying to catch up with her before she does something drastic. 

Matthew has always used his magic for good, but Mea has other ideas.  She finds delight in stumping others with her trickery.  In the end Mea finds the true joy in helping others.  She realizes the only reward she needs for her magic is how people are helped by her instinctive talents.  This second book in The Magical Series has life lessons for children.  It’s a fun read, empowering for kids, and will without a doubt hold a child’s interest.

Kevin Collier has brought the book to life with his vivid and attractive illustrations that are sure to delight any young reader.  I give Magical Mea five stars *****and a lollipop!

This book has been reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children's literature 

To purchase this book:
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/magical-mea.htm 

Category: Littlest Angels
 
Author:Penelope Cole http://penelopeannecole.blogspot.com/
Artist:Kevin Collier http://kevinscottcollierhomepage.blogspot.com
 
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616333942; 1616333944
Paperback ISBN: 9781616333959; 1616333952
eBook ISBN: 9781616333966; 1616333960 

AUGUST 2012

New Releases From:

Guardian Angel Publishing

Children who read, experience the world

 ANGELS DO THAT
Wings of Faith          
by Tracey M. Cox, artist Marina Movshina
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/angels-do-that.htm
Every day there are miracles that happen. Sometimes it takes a child’s curiosity to see the goodness and to help witness the joys God and his helpers do.

 

ITCHA ITCHA GOO GOO BLUES
Littlest Angels www.guardianangelpublishing.com/itcha-itcha.htm

J Aday Kennedy, artist Jack Foster
Jensen Elf lost her hair due to a reaction to the cure for the Itcha-Itcha-Goo-Goo disease, elf cancer. Klutzy Kantor Pegasus learns the bitter sweetness of self sacrifice when he must give up something he prizes in order to help a friend.

 

JORDIE'S SCHOOL DAY ADVENTURE

Littlest Angels by Jennifer B Leese, Illustrations Kym Jones
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/jordies.htm

Jordie finds herself scared, nervous, and ready to go home only a minute into her first day of pre-school. Her mom suggests ways to help Jordie relax, and within no time she's having lots of fun, and she can’t wait to come back again.

 

MAMA GRIZZLY BEAR   

Animals & Pets by Margot Finke, artist Gloria Swan
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/mama-grizzly.htm

Spend an exciting year with a mama grizzly bear and her cubs.  Follow her hunting, then hibernating in winter and the birth of her cubs. Spring finds them learning lessons from Mama on how to survive. They have only one enemy – man and his gun.

 

MOONLIGHT MEDALLION

Chapbooks for Tweens by Janean Nusz, art by Cheryl Coville
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/medallion.htm

Kesla has a problem. Her brother has been stolen – by the Goblin King! In order to get him back, Kesla must use the power of the Moonlight Medallion to capture one of the Goblin King's soldiers. Filled with magic and imagery, this is a fantasy book for the young reader.

 

 RILEY'S HEART MACHINE

Health & Hygiene  by Lori M. Jones, artist Julie Hammond
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/rileys-heart.htm

Riley worries about sharing her secret of having a heart defect and a pacemaker with her school friends. She tackles her fear of being different and reveals her secret to her friends in a unique way. Children will learn about accepting others differences and embracing the attributes that make them special.

 

TODAY I AM A PENGUIN

Academic Wings written and illustrated by Melissa Ross
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/today-penguin.htm

A young girl takes her stuffed penguin on a sled ride that turns into an Antarctic adventure when her imagination transforms them into Adelie penguins. Packed with educational information and action adventure, children experience what its like to be a penguin.

 

WILDERNESS WARRIORS

Chapbooks for Tweens hardcover and softcover 
by Colleen L. Reece
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/wilderness.htm

hardcover and softcover

Thirteen-year-old Tyler and his twelve-year old-sister, Cat, are in big trouble—at home, at school, and with the law. The verdict is in and they hate it: a year living in the mountains of eastern Oregon in a house without electricity, running water, TV, Facebook, Twitter, or iPods.