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Bad Fairy Strikes Again – New Release @ElaineKAuthor #middlegrade #fantasy

***NEW RELEASE***

***99 CENTS***

 

 Series: A Bad Fairy Adventure (Book 2)

Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Pages: 60

Ages: 7-12

 

BLURB:

Will Thistle ever escape the nickname Bad Fairy?

Thistle Greenbud thought the nickname Bad Fairy was behind her, but she can’t escape it. Someone is spreading a rumor about her that just isn’t true and can ruin all of her hard work in getting into Advanced School. What fairy would do such a thing?

As if that’s not bad enough, Thistle’s dad goes missing. Not a single fairy in Tinselville has seen him. He’s vanished like pixie dust. Her mom is distraught, and Thistle is worried. Where could he be?

Thistle and the Flutters, along with Dusty and Moss, are on both cases. Can they find out what happened to her dad and solve the Bad Fairy rumor? Thistle hopes so!

 

BOOK LINKS:

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I was so happy to have a chance to read an early copy of this book. My reaction, “4.75 stars- Pretty deep stuff in a fluffy sweet package.” Click here to read my full review.

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Thistle (aka Bad Fairy) Chats with Dusty:

Thistle and Dusty used to be fairy enemies, each trying to
pay the other back for something they did to each other. But then a twisty
devastated their home of Pine Cone Grove and all that changed. They helped out
their fellow fairies side by side and are now, much to the astonishment of the
members of Thistle’s Flutter Club, friends.

 

Thistle: I had fun at the Spring
Festival.

Dusty: So did I! You looked very
pretty.

Thistle: *blushes* Thank you.

Dusty: What was your favorite part
of the festival?

Thistle: Tricking Moss and Lacey.

Dusty: *snickers* Once a bad fairy,
always a bad fairy.

Thistle: *crosses her arms* Hey, I’m
not a bad fairy!

Dusty: I know. I was just teasing
you.

Thistle: Well, it’s not funny, not
since someone is spreading rumors about me doing something really bad
that I didn’t do.

Dusty: I’m sorry. And I promise that
we’ll find the fairy who is spreading those rumors about you.

Thistle: Thanks. *sighs* So, what was
your favorite part of the Spring Festival?

Dusty: Hanging out with you and
looking at all the booths.

Thistle: I wish we could go back to
that day, before the rumors and before my dad went missing.

Dusty: That reminds me, I need to
check in with Sheriff Webbing to see if there’s any news on your dad. I’ll be
back soon!

*Dusty zips off*

Thistle: *shouts* OKUM-SOKUM!

EXCERPT:

“Hi, Thistle!”

The voice startles me, and I turn to see Dusty Withers.
Boogles! Dusty and I were once rivals. He and his sidekick Moss Kelp always
caused trouble and made me get blamed for it, earning me the nickname Bad
Fairy. After a twisty hit, destroying much of our grove, Dusty, Moss, and the
Flutters worked together to rebuild homes. Dusty and Moss proved to us they
changed. Since then, Dusty and I have become friends.

Ssh! Don’t tell anyone. That’ll be our secret for now.

I smooth down my skirt. I’m wearing a strawberry-colored
top and a green web skirt, making me look as though I’m a real strawberry, only
upside down. I hope he doesn’t notice. “Oh, hi,” is all I manage to say.

Dusty steps closer. “Do you want to share lunch with me? I
have a coverlet we can use, and food, of course.” He holds up a basket and
looks at me with hope bright in his brown eyes. I can’t help but notice how
cute he looks wearing a vine crown over his curly brown hair. He’s wearing a
clean shirt and knickers with brown leggings. Before, he used to wear ratty
shirts and dirty shorts from playing rough and getting into mischief.

Secretly, I want to go with him, but I can’t. Only Lacey
knows Dusty and I are hanging out.

“I…uh…” Fuddlebug! I can’t talk.

I try again. “I’m sorry, but I promised to eat with my mom
and dad.” My wings droop. “Then I have a Flutter Club meeting.”

Dusty puts on a grin, and says, “Moss and I could join you at
the meeting.”

“Sorry, but it’s a Flutter girls thing. I know you and Moss
are Flutter Helpers, but everything is good. If we need you two, we’ll call you
to a meeting.” I try to calm the twitching in my wings.

“Okay.” He smiles and gives me a wink before walking away.

He winked at me! Flea bumpies form on my skin.

Get Book 1 for 99 CENTS!

BAD FAIRY: Amazon / Nook / iBooks / Kobo

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***GIVEAWAY*** 

PRIZES: 3 signed paperback picture books (Pea Soup Disaster, The Missing Alphabet, Slow Poke), three handmade bookmarks, plus a goodie bag and worksheets.

Eligibility: International

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Elaine Kaye is the author of A Bad Fairy Adventure series AND A Gregory Green Adventure series. She first created Gregory Green after her son, who loved her homemade pea soup, thus inspiring the story Pea Soup Disaster.

Kaye has worked as a library assistant and teacher’s assistant in elementary schools in the Sunshine State. She currently lives in Florida, but she has called Michigan; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Okinawa, Japan home. She is a grandmother of three boys.

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What I Read in March 2021

In March 2021, I read 1 horror novel, 1 nonfiction picture book, and 1 middle-grade book. Check it out.

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Below you’ll find my star ratings and review blurbs for each title I completed in the indicated month. If you have not signed up for my newsletter, please consider doing so. That’s where I post my thorough book reviews (and sometimes TV and movie stuff) as well as talk about my love of reading while offering tips for having a healthy reading lifestyle. You can also click the Goodreads links to see the thorough reviews. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also be able to watch a video of my monthly reviews, if that’s more your style.

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5.0 – Gore I can handle and a cliffhanger, ahhh!

 

Goodreads | Amazon 

4.75- Pretty deep stuff in a fluffy sweet package.

 

Goodreads | Amazon Pre-order

5.0- Dazzling and dynamic for kids and adults.

 

Goodreads Amazon 

 

So, did you read any good books in March?

What did you think of the ones I read?

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#IWSG June 2020: What really matters?

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Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up.

Optional Monthly Question: Writers have secrets! What are one or two of yours, something readers would never know from your work?

I’ve chosen not to answer the question this month. My heart, honestly, isn’t really into this post right now. I’m hurting and feel betrayed. Still, I made a commitment to promote a book I’m, actually, really excited about, so that’s what I’m going to do… but first. 🙁

While the IWSG has a no politics policy, I just want to say that #BlackLivesMatter isn’t about politics, it’s my reality. If you get that, please pray that my dad, my brothers, my nephews, my cousins, and even myself continue to make it home safely each day. If you don’t get that, please don’t try to explain anything to me in the comments. This is one of those times when I’ll just delete it any way. If that upsets you, I understand, and it’s okay for you to unfollow this blog.

🙂 Now for something I’m really looking forward to.

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It’s Launch Day for Bad Fairy!

Title: Bad Fairy
Series: A Bad Fairy Adventure (Book One)
Author: Elaine Kaye
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Fantasy Middle Grade
Length: 66 pages
Age Range: 8-12

BLURB: Thistle Greenbud is not a bad fairy. She simply doesn’t like rules, and it’s just her luck that her homework is to create a new rule for the fairy handbook. But first, she has more important things to do. Like figure out how to get back at Dusty and Moss for playing tricks on her.

Before she can carry out her plan, though, disaster strikes and she finds herself working alongside the very fairies she wanted revenge on. Can they work together and trust each other, or will things go from bad to worse?

 BUY LINKS:  Amazon   |   Barnes & Noble

EXCERPT:

As we watch the boys, the wind picks up, making the fern lay flat, exposing us. We gasp and make a dash for the closest tree. Behind it, we huddle together.

“Boogles! A branch just hit me,” Weedy says.

The sky turns black. Wind swirls dust and leaves, and spits pebbles at us. This is not good. We have to get going now or else our payback will get blown away.

“Let’s go!” I scream and lead the group from behind the tree, but the wind makes it hard for us to move forward.

Rose and Lilly grab hands as they run, screaming, toward the creek. Lacey stumbles over a fallen twig, landing flat and hitting her face hard on the ground. When she doesn’t move, I race to her as sand and pine needles prick my skin.

I help Lacey to her feet. Luckily, she only has a few cuts on her face. A tiny bit of blood streaks down her forehead. She looks at me. Fear is bright in her eyes. She needs help. We all need help. I peer toward the creek. The boys are still there, frantically trying to lift the bag full of stones.

Shouting a warning and waving my arms, I hurry to the creek, trying to get their attention. Finally, Dusty sees me. He looks as if he’s been caught with his hand in the pixie jar.

I point to the sky and wave them to come our way. Rain starts to fall. Dusty pulls Moss from the creek. Fat drops of water pelt my head and wings as I wait for the boys to reach me.

“It must be a twisty!” Dusty screams. “We better find shelter.”

GIVEAWAY:
3 Signed Paperback Picture Books –
Pea Soup Disaster, Doctor Mom, The Missing Alphabet

Eligibility: International

Number of Winners: One

Giveaway Ends: July 1, 2020 12:00am Eastern Standard Time


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Elaine Kaye is the author of A Gregory Green Adventure series. She first created Gregory Green after her son, who loved her homemade pea soup, thus inspiring the story Pea Soup DisasterBad Fairy is her middle-grade debut and the first of A Bad Fairy Adventure series.

Kaye has worked as a library assistant and teacher’s assistant in elementary schools in the Sunshine State. She currently lives in Florida, but she has called Michigan; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Okinawa, Japan home. She is a grandmother of three boys.

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Did you answer this month’s question?
I already got my copy of Bad Fairy. Do you think you’ll pick it up?
(Rhetorical) Do you get what it means to be black in America?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will stop by your blog.

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Pat Garcia
J.Q. Rose and
Natalie Aguirre!

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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #39).

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