Monday, 12 May 2014

Children's Book Week Giveaway hop

 

 

I am so pleased to be able to join

 Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Literature Reviews

to help celebrate Children's Book Week in this awesome giveaway hop.

 Each one of the bloggers on the list, are passionate about spreading the word about children's literature.

 Be sure to hop around the links to go in the draw for some awesome giveaways, including fabulous children/teen's books and gift cards.


Which brings me to my contribution.

 

 I am so thrilled to be able to reveal to you, my soon to be released middle grade mystery.

  

The Blurb:

When his cousin Kat disappears from Enderby Manor, Frankie Dupont jumps on the case. Bumbling Inspector Cluesome is convinced that Kat is lost in Myrtle’s Mesmerising Maze, but Frankie isn’t buying it.
He follows the evidence trail to a conniving concierge, a six fingered chef, a talking parrot, a mad maid and a shifty dwarf, and quickly finds himself in a desperate race to recover Kat before her time runs out….
This is the first in my Frankie Dupont Mystery Series, for ages 8-12.

It will be released it in July 2014 
To celebrate my cover reveal, I am giving away a

 Be sure to enter the rafflecopter below.

Happy Hopping Folks and I hope you enjoy Book Week.
Ps. If you would like to know a little more about me and my books, stop by my side bar and sign up for my mailing list.  

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118 comments:

  1. Louisa12 May 2014 at 15:11

    Love the cover Julie. It's fantastic!

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    1. Jambo12 May 2014 at 15:34

      Thank so much for stopping by Louisa, I love it too, hurrahhh

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  2. LJ Moz12 May 2014 at 19:22

    The cover hooked me!

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:40

      Thanks for stopping by LJ, we are delighted with the cover. So glad it hooked you in....

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  3. S.W. Lothian12 May 2014 at 21:16

    Love it, Julie. It's awesome. Well done.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:40

      Thanks Steve, so great you could stop by.

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  4. Heather B12 May 2014 at 23:55

    Love the colors of the cover. My children are still at the stage of judging a book by its cover and I think this would definitely draw their attention.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:41

      Heather thanks so much for stopping by, I am also guilty of judging a book by its cover, it is the window to the words. I am so glad you like it.

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  5. Brenten Gilbert13 May 2014 at 00:00

    Cover looks great. Very engaging. Looking forward to the book.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:42

      Thanks for joining us Brenten, we hope you enjoy it when it's released.

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  6. Eric VanRaepenbusch13 May 2014 at 00:00

    The cover looks great! I wish you much success with your new book!

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:42

      Thanks so much for stopping by Eric, we are so delighted to share it with you,

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  7. Eric VanRaepenbusch13 May 2014 at 00:02

    I also joined your email list! Thanks for the opportunity to win your contest!

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  8. Courtney13 May 2014 at 00:28

    Such a cute cover :) Looking forward to the mailing list emails!

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:42

      Great to meet you Courtney, we will keep you updated closer to release, hurrahhh

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  9. MrB13 May 2014 at 01:12

    Cast of characters and a stately manor...love it!

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:43

      Thanks MrB, we can't wait to share it with the world, he he

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  10. Unknown13 May 2014 at 01:17

    Love the cover!!! Super cute! And Signed up for emails

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:43

      Hurrahh Joelle, so glad you stopped by, we will keep you posted.

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  11. Jemima Pett13 May 2014 at 03:48

    That's an awesome cover, Julie! Looking forward to reading the inside too :)

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  12. Mommy Evolution13 May 2014 at 03:52

    Fun cover. Loads going on!

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  13. Jo Linsdell13 May 2014 at 04:05

    Nice cover Julie.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:44

      Thanks for stopping by Jo, we are so pleased you joined us.

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  14. Cheryl R13 May 2014 at 08:53

    The Book cover is very engaging, and makes me wonder about what is inside.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:44

      Hurrahh Cheryl, we are so glad you like the cover and hopefully what is inside, he he

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  15. Cheryl R13 May 2014 at 08:55

    I also joined your mailing list!

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  16. Rita Monette, Writer13 May 2014 at 10:35

    I love mysteries. This looks like a great series. Good luck with it.

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:45

      Thanks Rita, I love mysteries too, that's why I had to write one, best wishes.

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  17. Rita Monette, Writer13 May 2014 at 10:36

    The cover is eye catching and fun!

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  18. Sherry Butcher13 May 2014 at 10:48

    Joined mailing list.

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  19. Anonymous13 May 2014 at 11:58

    Congratulations and thanks for the great giveaway!

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    1. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:46

      Thanks for joining us Stephanie, we are so delighted to share this with you.

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  20. Jambo13 May 2014 at 13:45

    Thanks for stopping by Sherry and we can't wait to share the book with the world, he he

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  21. Anonymous13 May 2014 at 16:53

    Hey Jules, the cover looks fantastic!! Lachie and I can't wait to read. Jodi

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:27

      Thanks so much Jodi, I can't wait for you to read it too

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  22. Unknown14 May 2014 at 02:16

    I really like the cover. I also joined the mailing list.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:28

      Thanks so much for stopping by Ana, I will keep you posted on its release.

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  23. Unknown14 May 2014 at 04:45

    I love it. The art is creative and fun to look at.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:29

      Thank you Lisa, my illustrator is very talented. Thanks for dropping by.

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    2. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:30

      Thank you Lisa, I am so glad you like it. Cheers

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  24. Hummingbird (20SecondsWithMC)14 May 2014 at 04:58

    I love, love, love that cover!!! Can't wait to see the finished book! :)

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:30

      Hurrahh, wait till you see the illustrations, thanks so much for all your support.

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  25. Unknown14 May 2014 at 08:17

    I think the cover is neat, introduces us to some of the characters and the colors are bright and uplifting, I think this sounds like it will be fun to read the finished book.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:32

      Great to see you here Dorothy. Thank you for your kind words and for joining my mailing list.

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  26. Unknown14 May 2014 at 08:18

    I love that the cover introduces us to some of the characters in the book, I love the colors it is bright and makes me want to open the book to see what it is about.

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  27. Unknown14 May 2014 at 08:20

    I singed up to follow your blog and reviews.. Thank you - email follower

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  28. Cheryl14 May 2014 at 10:42

    Fabulous cover. Love the vibrant colors. Let me know when it comes out. I have a kid's book blog where I can host you. Congratulations on your upcoming book.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:33

      Thanks Cheryl, I will check out your blog and be sure to let you know when its released, cheers

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  29. von14 May 2014 at 14:29

    I have subscribe to ur mailing list. Thank you.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:33

      Thanks so much Von, I will keep you posted on its release.

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  30. Tina at Mommynificent.com14 May 2014 at 17:25

    I think the cover is awesome! Well done! Thanks for hosting an awesome giveaway!
    Tina

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:34

      Hurrahhh Tina, thanks so much for stopping by.

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  31. bn10014 May 2014 at 17:25

    Like the cover and colors in it

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:34

      So glad you could stop by, yes I love the colours too. My illustrator is awesome.

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  32. Ashfa14 May 2014 at 20:39

    Love the cover- it's awesome!
    I signed up for your mailing list. :)

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:35

      Thanks so much Ashfa, I will keep you posted on its release.

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  33. Ogitchida Kwe's Book Blog14 May 2014 at 23:08

    Awesome! I really like the colorful design~

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:35

      Thanks so stopping by Esperanza, I will keep you posted on its release.

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  34. Ogitchida Kwe's Book Blog14 May 2014 at 23:10

    Also, I joined the mailing list~

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  35. Danielle merkle15 May 2014 at 00:13

    Lovely cover!

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:36

      Thanks Danielle, I am so glad you like it and thanks for joining my mailing list.

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  36. Danielle merkle15 May 2014 at 00:15

    I also signed up to follow your blog by E-mail!

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  37. Anonymous15 May 2014 at 00:36

    How exciting Julie, congrats! I had no idea you had a new book coming out. The cover is fantastic!
    Thanks for participating in the Kid Lit Giveaway Hop!

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:36

      Hurrahhhh Katie, yes this one has been a long time coming, lol, but soon to be released, hurrahhhh. Thanks for stopping by

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  38. Rachel S15 May 2014 at 00:37

    I think the cover is very nice. My daughter would love to read it.

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:37

      Thanks so much Rachel for stopping by, I will keep you posted on its release.

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  39. Unknown15 May 2014 at 08:04

    Love the cover. It's very eye catching and makes you wonder about the mysteries he will solve. The green of the trees really draws the eye towards the center. Great job!

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    1. Jambo15 May 2014 at 08:37

      Hi Ginny, so glad you could stop by. Thanks for your kind words and for joining my mailing list.

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  40. Unknown15 May 2014 at 08:05

    I joined your mailing list.

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  41. Sally Lotz15 May 2014 at 09:13

    Love the cover. Added to my Goodreads to read list.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:55

      Thanks so much for your support Sally, thanks for the Goodreads add.

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  42. Sally Lotz15 May 2014 at 09:14

    Also, joined your mailing list.

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  43. Ducky15 May 2014 at 14:05

    The cover illustration style reminds me of the older Carmen Sandiego books.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:56

      LOL Ducky, that is awesome, I loved Carmen Sandiego, where in the world did she go LOL

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  44. Duckyrie15 May 2014 at 14:09

    The cover reminds me of the old Carmen Sandiego books. I also signed up for your mailing list.

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  45. Anonymous16 May 2014 at 03:42

    I really like this cover, Julie. It reminds me of the "Clue" game, which I love! :)

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:57

      Hurrah, thanks Writersideup, I love love love Clue the game, we play it at every family BBQ I host, he he. So glad you like the cover.

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  46. Renee C.16 May 2014 at 03:48

    Great cover Julie! Glad you are revealing it as part of this event. Thanks for joining and I will pin and tweet about your great giveaway! :-)

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:58

      Thanks so much Renee, and thanks for keeping me sane. You know why, he he

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  47. alena16 May 2014 at 08:46

    i love the balance of colors on the cover.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:58

      So glad you like it Alena, David my illustrator is very talented.

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  48. Cheryl @ Tales of the Marvelous16 May 2014 at 12:25

    Love the art style of the cover! Looks like some wacky, fun characters!

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 17:59

      Hurrah, Cheryl, so glad you like it, yes it is wacky, just like me really. LOL

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  49. Helga16 May 2014 at 14:05

    The cover art is nice, very comic book style.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:00

      So glad you like it Helga, yes I love the comic book style, so that is what we were going for.

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  50. Unknown16 May 2014 at 14:53

    Hi, Julie!
    The cover is lovely! Catchy and funny (and I also love the colors). Really great!

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:00

      Thanks so much for stopping by Renata, and I am so glad you like it.

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  51. Unknown16 May 2014 at 14:54

    And I subscribed to the blog :-)

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  52. FIBERONE16 May 2014 at 23:29

    The cover fits the story. By looking at the cover and know what the story is aboout.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:01

      Thanks Fiberone, great feedback, yes I hope you can guess it is a middle grade mystery.

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  53. Anonymous17 May 2014 at 01:57

    Very cool cover. I really love the colors and the cool font you use!

    Jenny Stanek
    orangestar17(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:01

      Thanks so much for stopping by Jenny, glad you like it.

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  54. Unknown17 May 2014 at 04:46

    I think the cover is very interesting and goes quite well with your blurb. The book sounds great. I know it's something my children would love to read.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:02

      Thanks Michelle, so glad you like it and for the feedback re the blurb.

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  55. Unknown17 May 2014 at 04:47

    I subscribed to your blog. Thanks for the invitation.

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  56. Unknown17 May 2014 at 04:48

    I also signed up to the mailing list.

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  57. susan121517 May 2014 at 09:19

    The cover is cute and eye catching, such great colors.

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:02

      Thanks Susan, so glad you were able to stop by.

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  58. Unknown17 May 2014 at 10:16

    I joined your mailing list!

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:03

      Hurrray Leah, thanks for joining my mailing list and I will keep you posted about when Frankie is released.

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  59. Daniel M17 May 2014 at 11:45

    the cover looks really fun! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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    1. Jambo17 May 2014 at 18:03

      Thanks for stopping by Daniel, so glad you like the cover.

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  60. Create With Joy18 May 2014 at 04:30

    What a fun cover! Look forward to the upcoming release! :-)

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  61. Linda Kish18 May 2014 at 11:03

    I think the cover is very eye-catching.

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    1. Jambo19 May 2014 at 08:11

      Thanks Linda, I am very happy with it, thanks for stopping by.

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  62. Candie L18 May 2014 at 12:32

    I like the cover. It caught my attention and I am sure my youngest son would be intrigued. Thank you


    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. gowritingyo19 May 2014 at 00:57

    Nice cover. Very kiddy and reflect its contain :) Success!

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    1. Jambo19 May 2014 at 08:11

      Thanks for stopping by Ratri and thank you for your kind comments on the cover.

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  64. gowritingyo19 May 2014 at 01:00

    I joined in and confirmed :) Thank you!

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  65. Sarah Hayes19 May 2014 at 05:37

    i think the cover looks great. i think it would def get a childs attention and make them curious to read it

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    1. Jambo19 May 2014 at 08:12

      Thanks Sarah for your kind comments, I hope that kids really enjoy this one.

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  66. Jessica Polanco19 May 2014 at 09:57

    I joined your mailing list!

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  67. AEKZ219 May 2014 at 10:42

    The cover looks like it would be a fun read.

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  68. AEKZ219 May 2014 at 10:42

    New email subscriber

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  69. Jessica Cox19 May 2014 at 11:41

    I like the cover the characters look funny and interesting

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  70. Jessica Cox19 May 2014 at 11:41

    I subscribed as jess62404@gmail.com

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  71. Lmbrunken19 May 2014 at 13:03

    I think the cover looks interesting. Love the gnome :)

    I'm also an email subscriber
    Lmbrunken at gmail dot com

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