28 June 2017

Review & Giveaway of SIR KAY THE BOY KNIGHT

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THE ELDRIDGE CONSPIRACY
Sir Kaye the Boy Knight, Book 4
by
Don M. Winn
  Genre: Children’s Chapter Book / Adventure / Medieval
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Date of Publication: June 16, 2017
Number of Pages: 166, B&W illustrations
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Kaye’s father is in danger! The young knight, Kaye, and his friends Reggie and Beau enter Eldridge in search of the only man who can save Kaye's father. During their journey, they encounter and make a powerful enemy of Baron Thomas—the self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Eldridge—who also has his sights set on ruling the country of Knox. Together, the boys dodge the baron’s henchmen and race against time to stop an assassination that would plunge the two kingdoms into war in this exciting conclusion to the series.





PRAISE FOR THE ELDRIDGE CONSPIRACY:

"This set of books just gets better and better. Yes, it’s a non-stop adventure, packed full of nasty barons and battling knights. But it’s also a story which is strongly-themed and where the bond between the characters is highly prized." 
—The Wishing Shelf Awards Book Review

“Books of adventure and challenge that still offer an emotional component are hard to come by for middle-grade readers—and even more so for middle-grade boys—yet Don M. Winn hits the mark dead center with The Eldridge Conspiracy.” 
—Patricia Reding, 5-Star Readers’ Favorite Book Review
“This is more than just a fictional story; it teaches children about life, about friendship, making decisions, and about not putting too much stock in pride all the time – sometimes pride gets in the way of making the right decision. Great story. I would recommend that the whole series be read in order to get the most out of it and I think all kids will enjoy this tale.” 
—Ann-Marie Reynolds, 5-Star Readers’ Favorite Book Review

“The Eldridge Conspiracy was a rewarding read due to a wonderful writing style of incorporating dynamic characters, humor, relevancy, and the thought that even without superpowers, children can be heroes.” 
—Stacey Waltzer, Urban Mommies

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It’s that time of the year when summertime conjures up magical days of make-believe and moments perfect for daydreams.  As a child, and even now as an adult, I was (and still am) an avid daydreamer. As a person who majored in English Literature, I’m a sucker for a story about brave knights and tales of adventure.  

Well, this chapter book fit the bill for both my past and present selves. And I had the wonderful opportunity of reviewing such a book during my favorite time of the year: summer, when it seems the magic of the golden sunshine can turn a story in the pages of a book into a real-life adventure.

This charming chapter book is told from the point of view of Reggie, a dyslexic boy who wants nothing more than to be a writer of chronicles despite his learning difference. Through Reggie’s eyes, we see the story unfold of how a group of friends can band together to fight even the most menacing of foes to save their king and country from being overthrown by a treasonous baron.

Within the pages of this book, young readers will discover adventure, mystery, loyalty, and friendship. There’s something in this book for every reader. There are brave knights, both young and adult, there are castles, ships, horses, abbeys, and midnight escapes from blundering bad guys. 

What I really loved (besides the awesome, swash-buckling story) was that there are lovely illustrations throughout the book, placed almost strategically to give young readers a chance to pause reading and reinforce the story with some visual imagery. Fantastic, I tell ya!

When I was a kid, I would have loved reading this book. I won’t give away (too many) spoilers here, because this book deserves to be devoured like a delicious piece of cake.

Needless to say, this book has a satisfying ending. And, no, I won’t tell you how it ends. You’ll have to discover it by yourself. 

What I will tell you is this- the author dedicates this book to all dyslexic and struggling readers.  That endeared me immediately to this book and this author.  Follow this blog tour and discover the study guide that goes along with this book. You won’t regret it!


I encourage readers of all ages and reading levels to grab a copy of this book for summer reading. And grab a copy for a friend while you’re at it.  Also, don’t forget that you can scroll down for a chance to ENTER TO WIN a copy of Sir Kay The Boy Knight!

Henceforth, I hereby knight this book with
5 Gleaming Illustrious Brooms!







Don M. Winn is a multiple award-winning children’s author of eleven picture books and four children's novels. His Sir Kaye the Boy Knight® series of novels for independent readers include The Knighting of Sir Kaye, The Lost Castle Treasure, Legend of the Forest Beast, and The Eldridge Conspiracy. Don's picture books include The Higgledy-Piggledy Pigeon; Superhero; Twitch the Squirrel and the Forbidden Bridge; Shelby the Cat; Space Cop Zack, Protector of the Galaxy; and many others. 
Don has been writing for over 20 years. After beginning with poetry, Winn moved on to writing children’s picture books. Almost immediately, his growing young readers begged for chapter books, which led to the creation of the Sir Kaye series. As a dyslexic, who well knows the challenge of learning to love to read, Winn's goal is to write books that are so engaging they will entice even the most reluctant or struggling reader. Winn lives in Round Rock, Texas.

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CHECK OUT THE OTHER GREAT BLOGS ON THE TOUR:

6/14
Book Trailer
6/15
Review
6/16
Guest Post 1
6/17
Review
6/18
Author Interview
6/19
Excerpt
6/20
Review
6/21
Scrapbook Page 1
6/22
Guest Post 2
6/23
Review
6/24
Character Interview
6/25
Educators' Special
6/26
Review
6/27
Scrapbook Page 2
6/28
Review

  
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2 comments:

  1. What a fabulous review! It makes me want to go read the book -- and I've already read it. Young & reluctant readers need more books like these.

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    1. Thank you, Kristine! It was a real pleasure to read and review this book. It really is the perfect summer read for young readers!

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