New Review for Mineral Mischief

Here is a new review of Mineral Mischief from my animal detective series.

Genre: Children’s Mystery

Title: The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill, Case #2: Mineral Mischief

Author: Renee Hand

Illustrator: Jake Karwoski

When Melinda was finally ready to talk, she sat down in a chair across from them. She held her head high, took a deep breath, and began. “My daughter collects rocks and minerals, you see, and one of her favourite minerals was stolen from her collection.”

            After one seemingly ordinary afternoon with her friends Maple Moo’s day turns out to be terrible when she finds her favourite, not to mention expensive mineral.  Detectives; Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill are on the case and they mean to do it quickly. Scoping out possible suspects they analyze the mystery and along the way learn numerous facts about rocks and minerals.

            Renee Hand has created a fun and interesting way of teaching kids new facts about rocks and minerals. Her writing style is easy to follow and perfect for children and preteens, especially those who lack an interest in reading because it will certainly spike their interest in books and geology. Amongst the pages you will find the artwork of the illustrator Jake Karwoski which really adds to the story, they are done very well and the reader will certainly appreciate the addition that visuals make within the book.

    Overall this book is a wonderful addition to any bookshelf at schools, libraries and in kid’s collections everywhere. Recommended by reviewer, Kirsten Bussière, Allbooks Reviews International www.allbooksreviewint.com.

Mineral Mischief Receives Book Award

I have some great news. Mineral Mischief has just won an award by Creative Child Magazine.

 

The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill Case #2: Mineral Mischief,

  a 2011 PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD 

(Kids Books category) 

I am so excited. If you have children in 2nd-3rd grade and up into middle school. Check out some of my books in the Crypto-Capers and Joe-Joe Nut Series. They are all educational and interactive mysteries. More info on the books can be found on my website at www.reneeahand.com 

  

New Reviews for Mineral Mischief

Hello,

Here is my latest review for Mineral Mischief written by Heavenly Savings as well as on Book Snatchers. Hope everyone enjoys them.

http://heavenlysavings.blogspot.com/2011/06/joe-joe-nut-biscuit-bill-review.html#comment-form

http://booksnatchers.tbfreviews.net/2011/06/joe-joe-nut-biscuit-bill-case-2-mineral-mischief-book-review/#comment-233

http://reviewfromhere.com/2011/06/13/guest-post-from-renee-hand-author-of-mineral-mischief/comment-page-1/#comment-21737

Renee

June Book Blog Tour Starts Monday June 6th

    

The Mineral Mischief Tour Schedule

Monday, June 6^th
Interviewed at http://blogcritics.org/books/article/interview-renee-hand-author-of-mineral/


Tuesday, June 7^th
Book reviewed at http://www.reviewsbymolly.com/2011/06/puyb-blog-tour-adventures-of-joe-joe.html

Wednesday, June 8^th
Book reviewed at http://bookreviewsandotherstuff.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%20Review

Thursday, June 9^th
Interviewed at http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2011/06/08/pump-up-chats-with-renee-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-141434

Friday, June 10^th
Guest blogging at Literal Exposure

Monday, June 13^th
Book reviewed at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection

Tuesday, June 14^th
Guest blogging at The Book Faery Reviews
Book reviewed at BookSnatchers

Wednesday, June 15^th
Book reviewed and interviewed at Melange of Cultures’s Blog

Thursday, June 16^th
Guest blogging at Review from Here

Friday, June 17th
Book reviewed at Chrissy’s World of Books

Monday, June 20^th
Book reviewed at 4 the Love of Books

Tuesday, June 21^st
Book reviewed at LadyD Books

Wednesday, June 22^nd
Guest blogging and giveaway at Acting Balanced

Thursday, June 23^rd
Book reviewed at Freda’s Voice

Friday, June 24^th
Interviewed at The Hot Author Report

Monday, June 27^th
Book spotlighted at http://theplotline.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/mineral-mischief-by-renee-hand/

Tuesday, June 28^th
Character interviewed at The Plot

Wednesday, June 29^th
Guest blogging at Literarily Speaking

Thursday, June 30^th
Guest blogging at Mayra’s Secret Bookshelf

Facebook party!

Stop by and chat at my stops. Followers get a chance to participate in my giveaway. Thanks everyone!

Giveaway information:

 Giveaway #1 is for those readers who comment on Renee’s blogstops during the tour. One comment per person, per blog, through the length ofthe tour. Giveaway #2 is for those who purchase a copy of Joe-Joe Nut andBiscuit Bill Adventures Case#2 Mineral Mischief, during the June tour from June 6th-July 1st, 2011. Proof of purchase must be submitted to Reneevia email at cdrahand@yahoo.com . Additional rules and guidelines can be found at the end of this post.

 GIVEAWAY #1 (for people who comment at a stop during theVBT)
An autographed copy of Case#2 Mineral Mischief
Earth Science Posters on identifying rocks and minerals
National Audubon Society Field Guide (800+ pages) of Rocksand Minerals
Retail value of Giveaway #1 is $60 (rounded to nearestdollar)


GIVEAWAY #2 (for those who purchase a copy of Case# 2Mineral Mischief between June 6th, 2011 and July 1st, 2011)
 An autographed copy of Case #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe and the author's new coloring book.
4 boxed sets of rock collections which include a box of eachof: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary and Minerals. There are 12 specimens ineach box. These learning sets are a great learning tool for kids to learn aboutvarious kinds of rocks and their properties.
Retail Value of Giveaway #2 is $100 (rounded to the nearestdollar)

 Here are the rules and guidelines for these giveaways:

1) For Giveaway #1 you must leave a comment on the hostingblog with a working email address for the author to contact you if you win.Only the first comment with your working email address is used to determineeligibility (one comment, per blog). If you comment at every stop then each comment will be added to the draw. The more you comment the more chances you have to win.
2) You must be a member of author’s blog and website at http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.comand www.reneeahand.com  (This goes for entering both giveaways).
3) You are eligible to win Giveaway #2 if you purchase acopy of Case#2 Mineral Mischief or any other book by the author between June 6th, 2011 and July1st, 2011 and provide the author with proof of purchase via email prior to July 1st, 2011. All the author needs is where you bought it from, what you bought, purchase # and date. Case#2 is available through, Amazon,Barnesandnoble.com, and at various bookstores big and small, and various placeson-line including my website.
4) All giveaway winners will be selected using Random.org.
5) Prizes will be shipped via USPS with appropriateinsurance.
6) Author, blog hosts, and tour group are not responsiblefor lost or damaged goods.
7)  The same personcannot win both giveaways.

Radio Interview on Blog Bites For Kids

Hello Everyone,
I will be on Book Bites for Kids today at 3:00pm EST to talk about my new children's mystery, Mineral Mischief. Hope everyone enjoys it. Let me know what you think.

http://www.bookbitesforkids.com/

Thanks!
Renee

Radio Interview for MIneral Mischief

Hello Everyone,
An interview of me talking about Mineral Mischief, writing in general and really just having fun doing a radio interview that is such a relaxing event where I reveal lots of great information, will be on the Children's Author Show May 11th and May 12th. Below is the link.

Listen to it and let me know what you think. Thanks and have a great day.

http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShowChildren.html

Review of Mineral Mischief

Last review stop for my tour ends with some great reviews for Mineral Mischief. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks everyone!

http://whirlwindofsurprises.blogspot.com/2011/04/childrens-book-review-adventures-of-joe.html


http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/world-of-ink-tour-for-april-2011/

Upcoming Blog Tour Stops and Children's Book Week during May 2-6

April 21st
Health, Beauty, Children and Family Review
http://healthbeautychildrenandfamily.com/

April 22nd
Families Matter blog-Review and Giveaway
http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/

This is a great way to celebrate children's books. For my contribution, I am giving away the 4 books in my Crypto-Capers Series, The Case of the Missing Sock, The Case of Red Rock Canyon, The Legend of the Golden Monkey and The Chest of Mystery. As well as both cases in my Joe-Joe Nut Adventure Series, The Great Pie Catastrophe and my new release, Mineral Mischief. More info about all of my books can be found on my website at http://www.reneeahand.com/ So, I am giving away 6 signed books total for children to enjoy ranging from 2nd grade to up into middle school.

My site will be linked to a bunch of other sites giving away children's books as well. All you have to do is hop on the blog link and hop away to enter free books! Details will be posted at the end of the month, so stay tuned!

Children's Author Show Interview This Weekend

 

I am going to be on the Children's Author Show on April 15th, 16th and 17th. I would love to hear what everyone thinks about the book. I talk about the history of the series, why I created this fun and educational book and series, as well as covering many other topics. The link is below.


http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShowChildren.html

Thank you so much everyone!

Renee

Blog Tour Day 8 and Radio Interview for New Children's Book Mineral Mischief

Here is the first stop. I am going to be on the Children's Author Show today April 12th. All day long they will be playing the interview. They will also be rerunning it on the weekend on April 15th, 16th and 17th. I would love to hear what everyone thinks about the book. I talk about the history of the series, why I created this fun and educational book, as well as covering many other topics. The link is below.

http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShowChildren.html

I will also be making two stops today for my blog tour.


April 11th


The Maggie Project – Guest Post on creating characters
http://www.themaggieproject.blogspot.com/



April 12th


KidsRead Blog Review
http://kidsreads.wordpress.com/


Please stop by and comment if you want to. I am also doing some great giveaways for this new release. The giveaway is explained further on a different post. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Renee

Book Tour Stop Today at BiblioReads

My stop today at BiblioReads is a review of my Joe-Joe Nut Book 2 Mineral Mischief. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks!

April 8th


BiblioReads.com Review
http://biblioreads.blogspot.com/

Today's Stop For My Book Tour, Mineral Mischief.

Check out 'The backstory of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Adventure series with me, Author Renee Hand' for my book tour that I am stopping at today. Remember to follow me at all my stops and comment if you would like to be entered into my great giveaways. Below is the link for today's stop.


Come learn about my newest book release on the Book Marketing Network today, Mineral Mischief.


http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blog/list?user=VSGrenier&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url


Below are the stops I have been at already this week.

April 1st


The Product Review Place – Author Spotlight
http://productreviewplace.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0lnk96wyqr6ya


April 4th

Roth’s Inspiring Books & Products - Interview http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/


The Authors Marketing Powerhouse – Author Spotlight

http://www.theauthorsmarketingpowerhouse.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0lnk96wyqr6ya

New Release in the Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Adventure Series: Case#2 Mineral Mischief

In the midst of having her friends visit her rock collection, Maple Moo’s rare mineral goes missing from underneath her large cow nose. She instantly turns to Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill, the most famous detectives in Acorn Valley, to find it. They didn’t know the task was going to be an impossible one. The suspects were hard to figure out. Was it Candy Cardinal, who committed the crime? She collects various gemstones to make jewelry. Brutus and Betty Blue Beaver also collect minerals and have a fancy quartz collection. Liam the Llama looks suspicious with his igneous rocks and exploding volcano, or was it Huckleberry Moose with his sedimentary rock collection? Joe-Joe and Biscuit find themselves at a loss until some bullies roar into town. Will the detectives be able to find the missing mineral? Or, will this be a case they won’t be able to close? Find out in case #2 in the Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Series-Mineral Mischief. Look for the various activities in the back of the book concerning rocks and minerals for added learning. Bubbling rocks, anyone?  

Excerpt:

Joe-Joe and Biscuit found themselves in a dark and dreary cave, and in front of them, sitting on an ornately carved stone pedestal, was Maple’s mineral. To reach out and take it would be so easy. It glistened like stars in a midnight sky, attracting their attention, luring them. There had to be a catch somewhere. Something wasn’t right. Joe-Joe and Biscuit stood beside the pedestal, analyzing it. There was a circle in the center of the pedestal, and the mineral was placed in the center of that circle. A TRAP! thought Joe-Joe as he glanced at his partner, who was wearing a russet-colored fedora, which matched his own—they definitely looked sharp. Joe-Joe glanced behind Biscuit, where he noticed a deep gap in the wall. The opening was barred like a cage. Barely any light shined through to reveal what was inside. Joe-Joe had an inkling that, if he removed the mineral, the cage door would open, unleashing a horrific Greek beast that would assuredly eat them both for dinner. Joe-Joe began thinking like an adventurer. He was suddenly consumed with the identity of Indiana Jones.

GIVEAWAY FOR BLOG TOUR

Giveaway #1 is for those readers who comment on Renee’s blog stops during the tour. One comment per person, per blog, through the length of the tour. Giveaway #2 is for those who purchase a copy of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Adventures Case#2 Mineral Mischief, between its release date of April 1st, 2011 and June 1st, 2011. Proof of purchase must be submitted to Renee via email at cdrahand@yahoo.com. If you prefer to mail or fax a copy of your proof of purchase, please contact Renee via email for that information.


Additional rules and guidelines can be found at the end of this post.

GIVEAWAY #1 (for people who comment during the VBT)

An autographed copy of Case#2 Mineral Mischief

Earth Science Posters on identifying rocks and minerals

National Audubon Society Field Guide (800+ pages) of Rocks and Minerals

Retail value of Giveaway #1 is $60 (rounded to nearest dollar)

*****

GIVEAWAY #2 (for those who purchase a copy of Case# 2 Mineral Mischief between April 1st, 2011 and June 1st, 2011)

An autographed copy of Case #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe

4 boxed sets of rock collections which include a box of each of: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary and Minerals. There are 12 specimens in each box. These learning sets are a great learning tool for kids to learn about various kinds of rocks and their properties.

Retail Value of Giveaway #2 is $100 (rounded to the nearest dollar)

Here are the rules and guidelines for these giveaways:

1) For Giveaway #1 you must leave a comment on the hosting blog with a working email address for the author to contact you if you win. Only the first comment with your working email address is used to determine eligibility (one comment, per blog).

2) You must be a member of author’s blog or website at http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com and www.reneeahand.com (This goes for entering both giveaways).

3) You are eligible to win Giveaway #2 if you purchase a copy of Case#2 Mineral Mischief between April 1st, 2011 and June 1st, 2011 and provide the author with proof of purchase via email, mail, or fax prior to June 1st, 2011. Case#2 is available through, Amazon, Barnesandnoble.com, and at various bookstores big and small, and various places on-line including my website.

4) All giveaway winners will be selected using Random.org.

5) Prizes will be shipped via USPS with appropriate insurance.

6) Author, blog hosts, and tour group are not responsible for lost or damaged goods.

7) The same person cannot win both giveaways.

Good luck to all who enter!

Award-Winning Author Renee Hand Joins Stories for Children Book Tour

Award-winning Author Renee Hand joins the

Stories for Children Publishing April ‘11 World of Ink Book Tour

Join my facebook party at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178142325566341 for the tour.

Stories for Children Publishing will be touring Renee Hand’s latest children’s book, “The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case #2 Mineral Mischief” all month long in April 2011.

Renee Hand is an award-winning author, educator, tennis coach and various other things. Hand has been writing for over twenty-five years and has eight publications. She also writes for various chronicles and newsletters, as well as reviews for the New York Journal of Books, for various publishers and authors of children´s books on her blog, http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com/ . Check out more of the author's books on her website at http://www.reneeahand.com/

In Case #2 Mineral Mischief, Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill find themselves in a dark and dreary cave, and in front of them, sitting on an ornately carved stone pedestal, was Maple’s mineral. To reach out and take it would be so easy. It glistened like stars in a midnight sky, attracting their attention, luring them. However, there had to be a catch somewhere. Something didn’t feel right. Then he saw it.

You can find out more and Renee Hand’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/ReneeHand.aspx . There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more. Make sure to stop by and interact with the hosts at the different stops by leaving comments and/or questions. Renee Hand will be checking in throughout the tour.

In addition, come listen to Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork/2011/04/18/stories-for-children-with-host-vs-grenier . The hosts (VS Grenier and Kris Quinn Chirstopherson) will chat with Renee Hand about her books, writing, the publishing industry and experiences with virtual tours. Renee will also be sharing writing tips and trials, and tribulations of the writer’s life.

The show will be live, April 18th, 2011 at 1pm EST (12pm Central, 11am MST, and 10am PST). You can tune in at the World of Ink Network site at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork . You can listen/call in at (714) 242-5259. (Note: if you can’t make the show, you can listen on demand at the same link.)


To learn more visit Stories for Children Publishing at: http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/

Find more info about Renee's Tour at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/ReneeHand.aspx

~World of Ink Schedule~

April 1st
The Product Review Place – Author Spotlight
http://productreviewplace.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0lnk96wyqr6ya

April 4th
Roth’s Inspiring Books & Products - Interview http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/

The Authors Marketing Powerhouse – Author Spotlight
http://www.theauthorsmarketingpowerhouse.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0lnk96wyqr6ya

April 5th
Book Marketing Network – Guest Post on the back story of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Adventure series
http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blog/list?user=VSGrenier&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url


April 6th

VBT-Writers On The Move – Author Spotlight and Guest Post on building scenes
http://vbt-writersonthemove.blogspot.com/



April 7th
Families Matter Blog - Interview
http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/

April 8th
BiblioReads.com Review
http://biblioreads.blogspot.com/

April 11th
The Maggie Project – Guest Post on creating characters
http://www.themaggieproject.blogspot.com/

Roth’s Inspiring Books & Products - Review http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/

April 12th
KidsRead Blog Review
http://kidsreads.wordpress.com/

April 13th
Home School Blogger-Book Review
http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbookreview/

April 14th

Stories for Children Magazine FG Interview
http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/pastfeaturedguests.aspx

The Writing Mama – Author Spotlight
http://thewritingmama.blogspot.com/

April 15th
Rambling of a Coffee Addicted Writer – Author Spotlight http://ramblingsofacoffeeaddictedwrter.blogspot.com/

April 18th

World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children with hosts: VS Grenier and Kris Quinn Christopherson.
Live Radio Interview at 11am MST (10am PST, Noon Central and 1pm EST)
at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork or call in to listen or ask questions (714) 242-5259. You can also listen on demand after the show airs!


Book Marketing Network – Author Spotlight

http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blog/list?user=VSGrenier&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url


April 19th

Rambling of a Coffee Addicted Writer Review

http://ramblingsofacoffeeaddictedwrter.blogspot.com/

April 20th

The Writing Mama – Interview

http://thewritingmama.blogspot.com/

April 21st

Health, Beauty, Children and Family Review

http://healthbeautychildrenandfamily.com/  


April 22nd

Families Matter Blog – Review and Giveaway

http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/ 


April 24th

Utah Writing Network – Guest Post on plotting a storyline

http://utahwriting.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=0lnk96wyqr6ya


April 25th

One Zillion Books Review

http://www.onezillionbooks.com/ 


Putting Words Down on Paper - Interview

http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/


April 26th

Writing to the Hearts of Children- Interview

http://terri-forehand.blogspot.com/


April 27th

Writing to the Hearts of Children Review and Giveaway

http://terri-forehand.blogspot.com/


April 28th

The Writing Mama – Guest Post on finding time to write

http://thewritingmama.blogspot.com/

Radio Interview With Award-Winning Author Renee Hand On A Book and a Chat

Hello Everyone,

I will be a guest on “A Book and a Chat ” on March 31st – 6:30pm EST talking about my new book in the Joe-Joe Nut Series, Mineral Mischief which will be coming out here in April. You can listen to it at
 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond and can even call in and ask me questions if you would like as well. I will also be on several blog book tours in April as well as in May offering some great giveaways. So please make sure you check it out. Thank you so much!

Renee


* Beware the time is EST, please make changes to fit in your own time zone