GIVEAWAY
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The giveaway begins November 16, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends December 16, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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ABOUT THE BOOKS
Mightier Than the SwordWritten by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison
Illustrated by Ryan Andrews (and YOU!)
Publisher’s Synopsis: Wildly funny and inventive, this interactive book pulls you, the reader, into the action. Yes, YOU!
You wake up in the fictional land of Astorya, where stories from our world come to life. You’re a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create: what you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story!
Only you can rescue Prince S. from the evil Queen Rulette. Aided by the Couriers–a French stoat with dangerous dance moves, a giant dung beetle, a fire ninja, a Pegasus-centaur-cowgirl and a super-intelligent femalien chameleon—you must write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure and prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-0593093641
Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JWho9D
Buy on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9780593093641
Written by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison
Illustrated by Ryan Andrews (and YOU!)
Publisher’s Synopsis: The exciting follow-up to Mightier Than the Sword, the humorous and fantastical interactive middle-grade novel which needs you, the reader, to get in on the action!
The second book set in Astorya places you back in the driver’s seat. You’re a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create. What you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story!
With Queen Rulette gone, and Astorya returning to normal, you decide to journey to Astorya’s Other Side, a place of monsters and mayhem, to hide the original Original forever. Surely nothing bad could happen to Astorya’s precious document there, right? But when the plan goes awry and digital doppelgangers are unleashed on the world, once again only you can save the day.
Write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure story that is unique to every reader! And, most importantly, prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-1524785109
Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38xltv8
Buy on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781524785109
MY REVIEWSImagine waking up in a strange place - no memory of how you got there, where you are, or even who you are. There are sentient trees, killer robots, a talking stoat, a spaceship disguised in a ball of dung...and those aren’t even the strangest things about your situation. It turns out that you are in the land of Astorya, and as a real human (not a fictional character), you can influence the course of events. Sound like a story you might want to check out?
Along with the nonstop action and zany characters, there are more features to draw in middle grade readers. Portions of the story are MadLib type scenes for readers to fill in. Other pages are printed upside down because you (the main character) are hanging upside down in a tree. There is even a flip-o-rama that would make Captain Underpants jealous. So, why don’t you find a young reader who is ready to take charge of their own destiny and isn’t afraid to stand up to the evil of Queen Rulette. Hand them this book, and stand back. Just remember, the pen is mightier than the sword, or the vicious Dust Bunnies.
Well, you (our unnamed protagonist), still haven’t found your way home from Astorya, wherever home might be. And even though you and your companions have defeated one threat, there is no time to rest on your laurels. Since the entire kingdom is founded on the Original document, it must be kept safe. Where in a landscape based on stories could you possibly find a foolproof hiding place? Obviously you should go where no good guys would ever set foot - The Other Side. Not the Dark Side, not the Underneath, although a bit like both of those - the Other Side is where all the evil characters live. With your friend Pince S. you set off to find the perfect hiding spot. What could possibly go wrong?
Once again readers will be drawn into the Fill in the Blanks scenes, the directions on how to draw your own stick figures, and even a crossword puzzle that will protect the secret resting place of the Original. There are more incredible creatures like Hildebeasts, “Sasquatches wearing lederhosen” and a Big Rock Candy Mountain Man. Snarky footnotes have an attitude that may remind you of Lemony Snicket. But the main attraction is the quest within the quest - the efforts to puzzle out who you, the protagonist, really are. With no memories before Astorya, the only way to truly know yourself is by your actions. What will you do? You should probably start by reading the books.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Alana Harrison and Drew Callander have spent their lives telling stories and cracking jokes. Alana graduated from The College of William and Mary with a degree in Comedic Writing and Performance. Drew graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Fiction Writing. Together they have created cartoons and short films with Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver, and Kristen Schaal. Their work as writers and improv comedians has aired on Sirius XM Radio, NBC, and Comedy Central. Mightier Than the Sword is their first book series. They live with their two kids and one exquisitely talented cat (none of whom help with the dishes).
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Lucky. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. Ryan often works at his drawing desk in the early-morning hours, to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts.
TOUR SCHEDULE
The Fairview Review is participating in the blog tour in partnership with The Children’s Book Review, Drew Callander, and Alana Harrison.
