‘Growing Pangs’ PLUS The NEW Companion Novel ‘Turning Twelve’ Book Collection Giveaway!

 

Welcome To The 'Growing Pangs' PLUS The New Companion Novel 'Turning Twelve' Book Collection Giveaway!

2 Winners ~ $92 TRV!

This giveaway is part of our SMGN 2025 Spring Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products!

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2 Lucky Winners will win a copy of 'Growing Pangs' PLUS It's new Companion Novel 'Turning Twelve' from @RandomHouseKids & @RHKidsGraphics ~ TRV $92!

Synopsis for Turning Twelve

Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh…!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that’s fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?

Synopsis for Growing Pangs

Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out? Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!

About the Author

Kathryn Ormsbee is the author of books for children and young adults, including Growing Pangs and The House in Poplar Wood. Her novels have been critically acclaimed, translated into eight languages, selected for the Indie Next List and Junior Library Guild, and made “best of” lists at Amazon, BookPage, Kirkus, NPR, and the Chicago and New York Public Libraries. She lives with her wife in Texas.

About the Illustrator

Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.

Praise for Turning Twelve

★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence.”

—Kirkus, starred review

“Through Katie’s story Ormsbee and Brooks craft a graphic novel that provides a realistic and empathetic exploration of understanding one’s identity. Her struggle to ask questions and identify her feelings, especially in the religious community, will be relatable to young readers with similar journeys…This exploration of crushes and growing up is a must for the realistic graphic novel genre.”

—School Library Journal

“A respectful portrayal of an adolescent girl learning to think independently.” —The Horn Book

“Twelve cheers for TURNING TWELVE! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.”

—Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Awards and Honors:

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 BookPage Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 Amazon Best Book of 2024 ALA 2025 Rise Booklist Selection

Praise for Growing Pangs

★ “The story stays true to this child’s experience, and the art… gives equal attention to the high points of Katie’s life while skillfully depicting her lows.” —Booklist, starred review “A poignant account of journeying through life while navigating mental health and friendships.” —Kirkus “This sensitive, deeply felt graphic novel… will resonate with many readers.” —The Horn Book “An incisive and empathetic look at fitting in, anxiety, and what it means to be a good friend.” —Faith Erin Hicks, creator of The Adventures of Superhero Girl “A poignant and relatable story about making friends, letting go, and opening up.” —Terri Libenson, creator of the Emmie & Friends series “A thoughtful, compassionate portrayal of OCD, particularly in its visual representation of Katie’s anxieties.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Awards and Honors NPR Best Book of 2022 Target Book Club Pick of 2022 Parents Magazine Best Book of 2022 2022 Oregon Spirit Book Award Winner 2023 NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Title for Outstanding Fiction for Children

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Winning Moves Games Spring Games Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Winner's Choice New Games and Puzzles from Winning Moves Games – $40 TOTAL MAX ARV

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This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. The giveaway consists of winner's choice of $40 maximum between the choices from New 2024 Games and Puzzles of the selection of Fuzzy Butts™, Pretty, Pretty, Princess® Card Game, Rack-O® Jr., That Color Speaks To Me™, Twistables® Holiday Puzzle, Yahtzee® Words, Ouija® Salem Edition, Boggle® Jr. & Instant Insanity® from Winning Moves Games. This Giveaway is valid to Continental United States residents (Lower 48 contiguous states) only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM EST (10:59 PM CST) 04/15/2025. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to versatileer at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the name will be announced on the Rafflecopter form. Winning Moves Games will be responsible for sending the winners their prizes. Versatileer has been compensated to assist in furnishing the prize in this giveaway. By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by Rafflecopter through the use of Random-dot-org. More giveaway terms and conditions are listed: HERE. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to become a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Jerry Marquardt at versatileer at gmail dot com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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The Last Supper + 10.00 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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Buy Tickets Today to see The Last Supper

in theaters March 14, 2025

A powerful cinematic Biblical journey that brings to life the ultimate act of love and sacrifice as seen through the eyes of those who walked alongside Jesus.

I am excited to see so many faith-based movies and shows especially when they are about the time and people of the Bible and Jesus. It brings the words to life which can strengthen your walk and or relationship with Jesus.  

Check back here after 3/12 for my review.

3/15/2025  

Growing up in the church, you hear about the story of Jesus all the time. What you don't get is how it might have been in between verses of the Bible. The movie The Last Supper did a great job with visuals. I love the opening scenes and the quick show of feeding the multitude. It shows how the Last Supper might have been, and not all dressed up like it has been perceived in paintings. It shows just how much turmoil Judas might have been going through before he turned on Jesus for a mere 30 pieces of silver. 

I did feel they rushed towards the end because the movie was about The Last Supper and other movies have been made about his crucifixion, so that was where things went a bit more quickly. They only included enough to give you the feeling of hope and awe when he rises again after his death.  It was a good movie when you understand it sets up the characters quickly, not all of his disciples are named, and the main theme was about how the Last Supper might have been. For those who haven't read or been taught about Jesus this is a good way to get a little information so that you can grow your knowledge about his life. 

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iLLASPARKZ $25 Gift Card Spring Giveaway!

 

Welcome to the iLLASPARKZ $25 Gift Card Giveaway – $25 ARV

The iLLASPARKZ Gift Card as featured: iLLASPARKZ.com

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A fine and outstanding choice of character and style from the collection of the Women's accessories at iLLASPARKZ, who has been all about expressing your individual style and personality! The Jewelry & Accessory Mall has thousands of pieces to choose from!!! A pure collection of question asking, head turning, eyes brightening Jewelry and Accessories. Take your time, browse around and happily Accessorize Yourself.

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This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM EST (10:59 PM CST) 03/31/25. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to versatileer at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the name will be announced on the Rafflecopter form. iLLASPARKZ will be responsible for sending the winners their prizes. By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by Rafflecopter through the use of Random-dot-org. More giveaway terms and conditions are listed: HERE. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to become a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Jerry Marquardt at versatileer at gmail dot com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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iSHiRT SHOP $30 Gift Card Spring Giveaway!

 

Welcome to the iSHiRT SHOP $30 Gift Card Giveaway – $30 ARV

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This giveaway is part of our Spring Gift Guide - Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

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Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the Spring Gift Guide.

A Rain of Thought, Beautiful Touches, Contest Corner, Deliciously Savvy, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, Honey Can Do It, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, Sweeps Madness, The Stuff of Success, The Frugal Grandmom, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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  💥 CAREFUL, YOU MAY STUMBLE UPON SOME ... 💥 Self Expression is .... .... Freedom on a Shirt! iSHiRT SHOP has a very great personalized T-Shirt collection. It makes me so excited that the materials are all such great and high quality--personalized with a great variety of personal styles. Great Styles....Shop iSHiRT SHOP quickly! See the iSHiRT SHOP Review HERE

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This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM EST (10:59 PM CST) 03/31/2025. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to versatileer at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the name will be announced on the Rafflecopter form. iSHiRT SHOP will be responsible for sending the winners their prizes. By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by Rafflecopter through the use of Random-dot-org. More giveaway terms and conditions are listed: HERE. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to become a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Jerry Marquardt at versatileer at gmail dot com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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T-shirts are almost always a good gift ideas so many different designs. MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

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