Sky2 - Detritus Machine

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Sky 2 Detritus Machine 

written by

William Amerman

As I said with Sky and Sky3 I finally read them in order and what a difference it made in the story line, much better then the first time out of order. Sky 2 Detritus Machine will take you back and show you just what the government is capable of in this post apocalyptic world story. 

I hope they decide to make this into a movie that would be very interesting to see. 

You can purchase Sky 2 Detritus Machine on Smashwords or Amazon.

The Sky series continues.

Ten years before the events of Sky1, Nick embarks on the assignment of a lifetime, descending deep within the World to Ground 42, the city of Muldoin. In this city, personal space is shockingly restricted and scarcity governs all aspects of life.

Nick's job is to investigate recent government policies that are more brutal than any the world has seen. Then, people start showing up. People who don't belong there. Men who wish only to perpetrate violence on the repressed population. A woman searches for a life without killing while the city aches for release, shuddering with anticipation of open rebellion.

This is the legend of Muldoin, the story of Nick and Anna.

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Best Joke Book for Kids

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Best Joke Book For Kids

written by 

Peter MacDonald

Like most people I love to laugh and even more I love to hear my children laugh. If you have a little funny child in your life, then you might want to pick up a few joke books to help them along on days when they want to be extra funny, or just want an extra laugh.

Great for parties, sick children, adults, while traveling, can sure use up some time while driving. What is even better is that your child is learning to read while enjoying it. Who doesn't like to laugh? Clean humor is getting harder to find but have no fear this book is pure clean fun for all ages.

You can purchase the Best Joke Book for Kids on Amazon.

What they have to say about their book.

Don't You Just Love the Sound Of Children Laughing!

Best Joke Book For Kids Is the First in a series of Joke books For Kids

Best Joke Book For Kids   Guarantees Good Clean Jokes 

Have you ever downloaded a so called kids Joke books only to find the Jokes are not as pure and Innocent as you expected. Peter MacDonald has taken the time to make sure you don't have that experience.

Invest in this book and you will have a load of Good Clean Fun with your Kids.

Jokes Based on Themes

Best Joke Book for Kids is a book of short jokes, that are guaranteed age appropriate. Funny jokes, Knock Knock jokes, the Best Kids Jokes. We Have Cow, Dog and Cat Jokes. Color jokes, Crazy and Corny Jokes. Animal Jokes, but most of all pretty good clean jokes.

Stimulating For Children's Brains

Best Joke Book for Kids is styled for as children grow older they find certain jokes less and less funny. This means you have to come up with age appropriate jokes to keep them entertained. Jokes are more than just for laughs. They also stimulate thought and educate. That does not mean you go stiff on the kids, far from it. You want jokes that are funny, corny and have some substance. Usually the really good jokes will give even you the tickles.

Kids jokes, with over 200 funny jokes, this will keep the kids, and adult laughing for some time.

What a great idea for Birthdays and Christmas for boys and Girls.

Best Joke Book For Kids is Illustrated in Full Colour

Great for Kids aged 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,through to Adults

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Morning Magic

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Morning Magic

written by

Giles Smith

Morning Magic Everyday Magic Series Book 1 tell you about Emily who is a trainee witch who decides she needs a spell to get her going on the right track in the morning. Usually I do ebooks but every now and then a company or Author is this case actually sends me a real live book to read. The pictures are amazing.

My 7 year old as well as my 12 year old both enjoyed this book and the next time my 4 year old grand daughter is over for a while we are going to read this together too.

A sample of one of the pages are below.

You can purchase Morning Magic on Amazon.

It's the first day of a new school year for Emily, a trainee witch. After a hasty breakfast she rushes to her room to get dressed. After all, she doesn't want to be late on day one! But her clothing seems to have other ideas. Her chest of drawers is feeling grumpy and won't open. Her socks don't want to be worn and make a mad dash for freedom. And her witch's hat is simply missing in action. Despite these delays, can she figure out the 'Get Dressed' spell and still make it to school on time?

Morning Magic is Book 1 of the new Everyday Magic Series. This series will be the basis for a new programme of sight-word tools for kids aged 5-7, where the main stories will be developed into small self-readers packed with sight words.

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GREEN Bird

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Green Bird 

written by 

Marks Ansel

Very cute story about a Green Bird living in a pink world who wants to go and find out where he belongs.Will he find his family? How long will it take? You have to check out this book and see how it ends. 

Being adopted myself I was lucky enough to know my paternal side and only venture to find out more about my maternal side for medical reasons. It is always a surprise to find new information about your family.

You can purchase Green Bird on Amazon.

When a little green bird living with his pink squirrel friend decides to find his real family, he ventures deep into the world to be reunited. The little green bird stumbles upon several different green creatures but none of them are birds.

As he grows tired from the journey, he takes a big nap, not knowing that a big green bird was sleeping above him. When the big green bird leaves in the morning, it leaves a big green feather behind, hoping that the two may be reunited again.

The little green bird doesn't care how long it'll take, he’s determined to find his family.

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The Chosen

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The Chosen Book 1

written by

Shlomo Kalo

If you happen to like the story of Daniel in the Bible then you might like this book. The Chosen looks into the life of Daniel from a child. I enjoyed as a child and now as an adult the books of the Bible but it is nice for someone else to put it all together into a story, that you can read in one sitting instead of having to bounce around in the Bible. 

For those of you who haven't read the Bible or those interested in the life of Daniel this would be the book for you. 

You can purchase the Chosen on Amazon.


Book Description:
An Epic Novel Based on the Biblical story of Daniel
Separated from his family, his homeland and his childhood sweetheart, Daniel, a Judean youth of noble lineage, is exiled to Babylon, where his captors hope to use his talents at the Royal court.
What will eventually become of the youth - as he is subjected to grueling trials and tests - neither he nor his captors can even imagine...
Shlomo Kalo’s masterpiece of Biblical literature, THE CHOSEN, is being republished in three volumes. Kalo, one of the most prolific writers in Israel and a nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, brings to new life the themes and spirit of the Biblical story of Daniel in this lively, dramatic epic novel. His masterwork of storytelling weaves together the themes of faith, friendship, betrayal, love stronger than death, and redemption.
˃˃˃ The first installment, Book 1 THE YOUTH
In THE YOUTH, Daniel and three friends are among those forcibly sent to Babylon to serve in court after the conquest of Jerusalem by the armies of Nebuchadnezzar. The long and tortuous journey from Jerusalem to Babylon is filled with danger, as well as reminiscences of his love since childhood, Nejeen, and his slain father, Prince Naimel.
Once in Babylon, the youths are educated in their roles in service of the King, learning the Chaldean language and the ways of the court. Daniel passes an early test, refusing to partake of non-kosher meat and wine, being allowed to eat what is their diet for ten days.
Daniel’s powers of prayer and healing, along with his excellence in studies and horseback riding, gain him great supporters in court, as well as jealousy and hostility from others in Babylon, leading to the first attempt on his life by his own compatriots.

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Hugo the Happy Starfish Good Friends

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Hugo the Happy Starfish Good Friends 

written by

Suzy Liebermann

Reading books to my children and grand children is something I enjoy. As my children grow they read more to me which is a blessing in itself. I enjoy hearing how far they have come in their reading achievement.

I like Suzy Liebermann's style of writing to help children learn about how to deal with things that come up during life.

As parent we try to teach our children how to survive and succeed in society but we can't always teach them everything. This is where books and stories come into play. They can help up teach our children things that might not happen when they are little. 

You can purchase Hugo The Happy Starfish Good Friends on Amazon. 

What they have to say about Good Friends

Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with TOLERANCE. 

GOOD FRIENDS (THE ISLAND OF TOLERANCE) contains a great educational lesson about TOLERANCE AND FRIENDSHIP. 
On the ISLAND OF TOLERANCE Hugo learns not to judge others by their appearance. He discovers that good friends can come in all shapes and sizes and that you have to be tolerant in order to have good friendships. 

Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons. 
By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish. 

‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others. 

Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way. 

In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. 

The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world. 

Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over. 

The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. 

The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. 

The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. 

There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more. 
Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands. 
The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum. 

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Dolphins Don't Run Marathons

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Dolphins Don't Run Marathons

written by 

Sam Brand

Even though this book looks like it is geared towards children it is really geared towards adults who may be trying to get ready for their first marathon. The books tell about three different kinds of Marathon runners and what can be expected of each. This book will help teach you to move from the world of marathons to a better sporting life altogether. 

You can also take the words of this book and implement into other areas of your life, such as stop running the rat race and enjoy life more. 

You can purchase Dolphins Don't Run Marathons on Amazon. Right now you can get the ebook for free *prices subject to change at any time.

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Barnaby Bellows the Big Blue Bear

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Barnaby Bellows the Big Blue Bear

written by

Dave J. Harper

As a mother I love to see my children use their imaginations as well as staying active. Luckily my children have no problem keeping up with either so our lives are have been filled with active imaginative children. One place children can get some ideas for imagination fun from are from books like Barnaby Bellows the Big Blue Bear.

The pictures and story were great for little children with big imaginations. Are you ready to use yours? I know some parents forget along the way that their children are supposed to have fun when they are small instead of having every waking moment planned out for them. Take it easy this summer and let your child's imagination soar.

You can purchase Barnaby Bellows the Big Blue Bear on Amazon.


Barnaby Bellows is a book about falling in love with your imagination. Through Barnaby Bellow's different adventures he shows the reader that with a little creativity and fun that anything you want to be is just an idea away. You will be taken from the forest on a whimsical journey. This is where you will become a Zookeeper, a Magician, and a Fireman, among other characters that Barnaby imagines with his readers. Life lessons are learned, laughter ensues, and a sense of pretend is painted through the different scenarios that Barnaby Bellows leads the readers through. For readers young and old this is an exercise in imagination, and the sole reason the author wrote this fanciful and sing-songy book. So open up the book and join in on the fun, because with Barnaby Bellows the land of pretend is the best place to be, and you are always number one!
 

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Gatekeepers Trilogy

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The Gatekeepers Trilogy

written by

Eva Pohler

The Gatekeepers Trilogy is a story about modern day mythology, with some romance and magic thrown in. These books were easy to read while being hard to put down because they kept your attention. I really love books that pull  you in and paint a world that you are part of. 

Greek Mythology is one of my favorite subjects and this series really did a good job of combining the Greek gods we have learned about with modern day society. Every Time a new mythology creature was introduced I was excited to read how they were included in the story.

When you are done with the Trilogy you can set your eyes on part 4, 5, and 6, which I have yet to read but hope to in the near future.

You can purchase the Gatekeepers Trilogy on Amazon.
   

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Sky 3

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Sky 3 Emerald Mara 

written by

William Amerman

Sky 3 even though called Sky 3 is really part 2 which is why I am now reading Sky 2 which is actually part one, not sure why the author wrote them out of order but they make so much more sense when read in order. I was a little confused but still enjoyed them out of order, but they are just a better read in order.

I can not give an accurate review for Sky 3 until I am done with Sky 2 so I will return and do a updated review once I have finished the book.

You can purchase Sky 3 on Amazon.

The legend of Muldoin continues. Nick and Anna struggle to save Ground 42 from exploding in civil war. Anna's father either has murdered five scientists or has been framed for it. The Special Police colonel responsible for the uprising has lost access to his anti-psych meds. Two brothers show up to lead Nick and Anna to areas of the World kept secret for centuries. And Detritus Machine, the most fearsome Deformer in the history of the Deformer Corps, wreaks absolute destruction on everything that stands between himself and the object of his fury.

Sky3, Emerald Mara, extends the story of an enormous, self-contained World that was constructed over seven hundred years in the past. The World houses over eighty million people who have no knowledge of what, if anything, exists outside the walls. Until one of them finds out.

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Please note that the chronological story order for the Sky series is Sky2, Sky3, Sky1 and the soon-to-be-published Sky4

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Sky1 Foundation

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Sky 1 Foundation

written by

William Amerman

Sky 1 Foundation is right down my alley for books to enjoy and be able to zip right through to read. I am currently reading Sky 2 Detrius Machine and look forward to the third book Sky 3 Emerald Mara. I was very happy that William Amerman let me review all three of this books and hope to see more from him in the future. 

Sky 1 Foundation starts right from the get go with action already taking place which makes for a good start and a good catcher of readers who are looking for action right from the beginning. Sky 1 is based on a original thought of the future and how people might try to live out or govern people in a society that has lived through war. 

When a virus breaks out people rush to try and get to another level before they quarantine the level they are already on. I really don't want to go into much more you can read the what the publisher has to say below but if you like post apocalyptic books then you will enjoy this one.

You can purchase Sky1 Foundation on Amazon.


A little about the book from the publisher

Nick Burke has been allotted 389 square feet of living space by the government. Disease spreads quickly when people are packed together so tightly. Quarantines are regularly imposed in an effort to contain the spread of infection. Lately, though, rumors are spreading that quarantines on some Grounds are not being lifted.
 
When a quarantine is imposed on Nick's Ground, he and his family are trapped. The only way out is to break laws that carry a penalty of death. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Nick joins forces with a local group to move to another Ground. But can he trust his new friends? 
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Seven hundred years ago, a city walled itself off from the rest of the world. Decades after first containment, the city expanded upwards, becoming a world unto itself. The population of this city-world has now boomed to over eighty million people, but the history of why the world was built and what lies outside has been lost to the citizens. Eventually, the series will deal with how the world was built, what (and who) lives outside the containment walls and what environmental changes are about to bring a very nasty surprise. Even though it is set in the future, this first book is intended to be a straight-forward thriller, a page-turner that allows me to set up the rest of the series.

I thought of this series while recovering from a hangover in bed in Holland in 1997, looking up at the (late) morning sky through a skylight in the bedroom. The premise was simple; what would happen if Holland's population continued to boom but there was no land left to expand? The conclusion I reached was that they would have to expand upward, connecting their cities.

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Drinking Animals

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Drinking Animals

written by

Dan Jackson

We have been very lucky to review several books by Dan Jackson and the kids are always excited to see what book he will put out next. Drinking Animals is a children's book about animals and how much water they drink and how long they can go without water as well as how much they drink. Lots of fun facts for your favorite animal lover.

As a parent I really like the learning while reading concept. I even learned a thing or two reading this to my daughter and grand daughter.

You can purchase Drinking Animals on Amazon.

What Dan Jackson has to say about his book.
Want your kids to learn about Animals and their habitats?

Young readers will:

1. Learn facts about animals and how they drink
2. Be curious and ask questions
3. Enjoy great and colorful images
4. Enjoy a book about animals 

This is a sweet children's book written primarily for children ages four to eight years old. Targeting beginner readers, the book contains simple text and colorful illustrations. Each page also includes educational information about animals habitats.The story is suitable to be read out loud to preschoolers or as a self-read book for beginner readers. ay, November 7, 2014

You can find out more about Dan Jackson here.

Other books written by Dan Jackson.

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