Thursday Writing Tip #35
Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
Book Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay 
Book Author: J. K. Rowling
Source: Bought at Barnes and Noble
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws 
Oh my stars!
I finally finished the book and it took me, what? Several months? I read the book after seeing the movie and then continued reading long after. The actors in my head were playing the characters depicted in the book script. I was thankful for some insights that we could have missed in the movie- like the secret thoughts or the emotions that we should have felt during a couple of scenes were present in the screenplay.
I was confused in the movie about some facial expressions so I was happy that Rowling addressed those in the book and I apologize but I can’t remember those scenes at the moment. I haven’t seen the movie in a while and I only had seen it once.
Anyway, my favorite character is Newt! (the actor did him justice).
I recommend this book/screenplay to Harry Potter fans and to those who like fire birds and other fantastic beasts.
Thursday Writing Tip #34
Book Review: Grumpy Groundhog
Book Title: Grumpy Groundhog 
Book Author: Maureen Wright, Amanda Haley
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws
The cover is adorable!
This is a beautifully illustrated short book for children with a great message about well being nice? To those of you who don’t know, Groundhog Day is on February 2nd and that’s when we find out if winter is to stay- Groundhog shadow style!
Though the groundhog was grumpy, adults and children didn’t give up so maybe the lesson is about not giving up?
Anyway, the drawings are cute with diverse characters which is great! A fun read to your kid.
Book Review: Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze!
Book Title: Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze!
Book Author: Maureen Wright, Will Hillenbrand
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws
This is a beautifully illustrated short book for children with a great message about well sneezing and the season of fall. It’s a little different from “Book Review: Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!” but still is fun.
Parents can try counting leaves, apples, and geese with their young ones and have a laugh while doing it. A mood raiser.
Book Review: Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!
Book Title: Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep! 
Book Author: Maureen Wright, Will Hillenbrand
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws
This is a beautifully illustrated short book for children with a great message about sleeping. My son lately is having a hard time falling asleep. I see him rubbing his eyes and getting tired but when I put him down for bed, he’s suddenly wide awake! He sings and smiles and laughs- it’s adorable so I thought to read about book by Maureen.
This short book is funny. It made me smile and laugh because the bear was even willing to clean house when he should have been sleeping!
Good for mothers to share with their kids. Probably for children over one year old though sooner to share is okay because of the illustrations! The bear has a buddy in this one!
Book Review: Share, Big Bear, Share!
Book Title: Share, Big Bear, Share! 
Book Author: Maureen Wright, Will Hillenbrand
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws
This is a beautifully illustrated short book for children with a great message about sharing. I found the illustrations and the the writing to be a perfect combination. A parent can show all types of animals and colors to their child while reading the book, creating a longer experience of learning about sharing.
I recommend to mothers who are looking for children books about sharing.
Worlds Collide (The Land of Stories #6)
Book Title:Worlds Collide (The Land of Stories #6) 
Book Author: Chris Colfer
Source: Bought a signed copy at a children’s store
Rating: 5 Dragon Paws 
For my review of book 1, go here: The Land of Stories (The Wishing Spell)
For my review of book 2, go here: The Land of Stories (The Enchantress Returns)
For my review of book 3, go here: Book Review: The Land of Stories (A Grimm Warning)
For my review of book 4, go here: The Land of Stories (Beyond the Kingdoms)
For my review of book 5, go here: Book Review: An Author’s Odyssey (The Land of Stories #5)
Please don’t read this review if you haven’t read the first five books. There are some spoilers.
This book is a continuation of book 5.
I’m happy to report that the series has a satisfying ending!
I really liked how Connor saved Alex. Applause to Chris Colfer. A job well done.
One of the hardest things for a story is not the adventure, but how to close that adventure and Chris had multiple ends to finish- including what happens to the book characters who were not from the land of stories or the Otherworld.
This book is recommended to those who like fairy tale retelling. Adults can enjoy this book, too.
Oh! The president of the United States is a woman in the book!
The Shadow Girl Blitz @MistyAMount @shanannigans81
The Shadow Girl by Misty Mount 
Genre: YA/ Fantasy/ Coming of Age
Publication Date: December 28, 2017
Synopsis:
Shy, thirteen-year-old Zylia has always known she was different. Most teenagers feel unnoticed and unseen, but for Zylia, it’s something much worse. She’s disappearing from this world and doesn’t know how to stop it. At times, she’s not sure she wants to. Until she stumbles across a family mystery surrounding the disappearance of her great-aunt Angelica years earlier. During her quest to unravel the mystery, Zylia discovers she’s able to cross the boundary and enter the “in between” world. Now, it’s up to Zylia to save herself before she’s trapped “in between” forever.
Quote
“I have always known that I am invisible—I had no idea that eventually I would fade away completely.”
About the Author
Misty Mount has written since age five and was first published at fourteen. By day she’s a caregiver, wife and mother to a young son but during the quiet hours of night she becomes a novelist. She resides in Wichita, Kansas.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/mistyamount
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