Axel & Theo Book Review Blast.

Mother Daughter Book Reviews is pleased to be coordinating a Blog Tour for the lower middle grade book “Axel & Theo: My Dog is The Emperor of a Faraway Galaxy” by Amberly Kristen Clowe from June 22 to 28, 2015.

This one is a great choice for reluctant readers!

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About the Book

Axel and Theo: My Dog is the Emperor of a Faraway Galaxy 
  Title: Axel & Theo: My Dog is the Emperor of a Faraway Galaxy | Author: Amberly Kristen Clowe | Publication Date: November 15, 2014 | Publisher: Smooth Sailing Press | Pages: 44 | Recommended Ages: 6 to 10 Summary: Theodore Howard wants a white flag. The kind of white flag that will show Riverwood Elementary’s biggest bully, Theo’s given up on ever surviving the fourth grade, and achieving his dream of becoming a real-life astronaut. But, Theo’s seemingly pathetic future gets a glimmer of hope in the form of a very talkative weenie dog named Axel. Theo learns that his best friend on four legs, is actually an alien from the planet Doglin, and just when he begins warming up to the idea of having an alien for a best friend, Axel is kidnapped by two cats from the planet Catlat. Theo chases after Axel and his kidnappers, embarking on an adventure he could have never imagined.

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Book Preview

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 Axel & Theo take us on an intergalactic journey! Axel and his dog travel to planet Doglin when Axel comes to know that his sweet little dog is actually an alien and can speak. Not only that but the dogs have their arch enemies as cats and a few different monsters too. Along the ride Axel to saves Theo and learns a few life lessons.
This book maintains the reader’s attention as it takes them from one surprise to another along with a few challenges and trips. I enjoyed reading the book as Axel learned about the planet Doglin; lots of great imagery here. He also learns to stand up for himself and defend himself through self defense classes.
This story is a fast read and hard to put down as team of Axel and Theo who is really an emperor, explore and learn about the planet. The book also talks about bullies and how to stand up for oneself. Overall I enjoyed reading this book as I suspect will the kids. It is a light, breezy, fun read that leaves the child with a message and some sound advice.
The illustrations in the book add to the story line and are sometimes funny and cute. I find the pictures of Axel fighting the bully Walter very inspiring. If a weenie dog can stand up for a bully so can children. Learning to fight back and stand up for the right things is most important.
I am ready for more adventures with this dynamic team.



(I received a copy of the book in exchange of an review from Mother Daughter Book Reviews.)

 

More Buzz About the Book

“When I saw the subheading of this book — My dog is the Emperor of a faraway galaxy, I knew I had to read it. After all, how often do you see a sci-fi kid’s book? Being the sci-fi nut that I am, I couldn’t pass this one up. I was not disappointed.”~ Shari T., Amazon
“Fun book!! The story is imaginative but told with enough familiar themes to make young ones think, “I can see how this could happen!!” And in a world jam-packed with princesses and girl power, it’s nice to see fun stuff for boys, too.” ~ Valerie S., Amazon
“What a nice story! Got this for my son and he chuckled through it all. He loved the characters and their adventure. He is looking forward to the next one.” ~ Nathalia G., Amazon

“It is a great book! My kids loved it (as did I). I can’t wait for the second adventure!” ~ John, Amazon
 

About the Author: 

Amberly Kristen Clowe

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An avid story writer since elementary school, Amberly Kristen (Krissy) Clowe truly discovered her passion for writing after enrolling in a college, children’s literature class, where they read and analyzed children’s books. After completing her BA in early childhood education she began her teaching career. “After my first year of teaching second grade, I had so many ideas swirling around in my head, I had to write. I might have gone crazy if I didn’t!” Clowe tells. Axel & Theo is the first chapter book series written by Clowe, though she already has two other children’s picture books in print, and another due for publication in 2015. Today, her children provide the inspiration to her many stories, along with everything else she loves in life.

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Axel & Theo Blog Tour Schedule

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* Blog Tour Giveaway *

Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or $25 PayPal cash prize, winner’s choice Giveaway ends: July 5, 11:59 pm, 2015 Open to: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the publisher, SmoothSailing Press and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.

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