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 

  

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