I am always on the hunt for quality middle grade fiction and I especially love when I see strong female protagonists portrayed in a middle grade fantasy novel. I also love a good adventure story and who doesn't love pirates? So, immediately Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm caught my eye!
I am excited to share with you guys a new middle grade fantasy, Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm by Lori Adams. The novel just came out last month and is the first in a new series. It involves magic, pirates, the ocean, and of course a lot of adventure.
Learn More About the Book:
Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm
Written by Lori Adams
Ages 9-12 | 336 Pages
Publisher: Spyhop Publishing | ISBN-13: 9781737131205Publisher’s Synopsis: When a young girl learns she is the Last Heir of the legendary pirate Davy Jones, she is whisked away to begin life aboard an enchanted schoolship for Pirate Heirs where danger and excitement awaits. Contemporary kids who happen to be Heirs of the most villainous and celebrated pirates in history. Superstitions, mysteries, curses, secrets, strange ocean creatures, undead pirates, and seafaring legends will thrill middle-grade readers in this rollicking, globe-trotting adventure. Avalina Jones, the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, has never heard of Sea Magic, flying dinghies, Pirate Heir schoolships, phantom islands, undead pirates, or creatures called Half Ones. And she has never understood her strange connection to water. But when a beautiful woman arrives in a swirling waterspout, Avalina’s life explodes with more adventures than she can possibly imagine. She takes her rightful place aboard a giant Pirate Heir schoolship teeming with Heirs of the world’s most nefarious pirates. Raised as a Landlubber, Avalina quickly realizes bizarre and danger are normal aboard Pirate Heir schoolships-food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode in your face. And not everyone can be trusted. When Avalina is accused of a terrible crime, she must prove her innocence or risk being banished from the schoolship forever-and this in the middle of a crucial Treasure Hunt! Avalina races to unlock the secrets of the ship, and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard. With the help of her new friends Charlie, Pippa, and Bummy, Avalina draws closer to the truth, unaware that a deeper, darker fate awaits. Author Lori Adams expertly delivers a story that is timeless, bringing together elements of sea lore, magic, and adventure. The first book in a seven-book series, Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm, is a romping tale for middle graders who are searching for the next enduring fantasy classic.
You can purchase your own copy of Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm at Amazon or Bookshop. You can also learn more about Lori Adams by visiting her website.
The Giveaway:
I've teamed up with The Children's Book Review and Lori Adams to host this great giveaway today. One grand prize winner will win an Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm prize pack that includes an autographed copy of Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm, an Avalina Jones quote tote, a Hands-Off Me Gigglin' Grog mug, an Avalina Jones fridge magnet, and an Avalina Jones bookmark. Two lucky winners will receive an autographed copy of Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm and an Avalina Jones bookmark.
Good luck!
Pirates! How fun!
ReplyDeleteRight? We LOVE pirates in our house! Thanks for visiting, Angela.
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