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!
About the Book
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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My Review
"Adopt a stray when you see one at your doorstep." Sure! And then expect the unexpected when the stray dog turns out to be an Emperor of the galaxy, on a run that is, until it was captured by a group of cats. Yupe, you read it right! Dogs rule the galaxy and the evil Cats try to over throw them and then a Humans boy helped saved the day. Cool!
I was as excited as the young Theodore the minute he stepped into the rainbow colored light and traveled from Earth to a planet ruled by Cats that carries deadly weapons. This book is great for kids who are avid readers and transiting from easy board books to chapter books as the chapters are short but filled with all the fun and adventure at every page turn.
Now you will never look at your pet cats and dogs the same way after you read this book.
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
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.
* 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
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Thanks for taking part in the "Axel & Theo" Blog Tour, Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
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