Sophie Washington: The Gamer
by Tonya Duncan Ellis
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GENRE: Children's (Middle Grade)
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BLURB:
Forty
days without video games? Oh no!
Sixth-grader Sophie Washington and her friends are back with an interesting book about having fun with video games while keeping balance. It’s almost Easter, and Sophie and her family get ready to start fasts for Lent with their church, where they give up doing something for 40 days that may not be good for them. Her parents urge Sophie to stop tattling so much, and encourage her second-grade brother Cole to give up something he loves most, playing video games. The kids agree to the challenge, but how long can they keep it up? Soon after Lent begins, Cole starts sneaking to play his video games. Things start to get out of control when he loses a school electronic tablet he checked out without his parents’ permission, and comes to his sister for help. Should Sophie break her promise and tattle on him?
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EXCERPT
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine on you
And be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you
And give you peace.
Amen.”
I lift my head up from prayer and my eight-yearold brother,
Cole, grumbles, “I’m starving,” as we hustle out of the crowded church.
New Faith Church is one of the largest Baptist churches in
Houston. I love coming with my dad, mom and little brother each week, and it
looks like the entire congregation showed up today. During the service we were
squished in our seats like sardines, and Mom had to put her purse on the floor
to make room. I spot my best friend Chloe in the row across from us. She and
her family have been attending New Faith since she was little, just like we
have.
“Hey Sophie,” she waves. “I love your dress!”
I smooth the skirt of my floral print, blue and white dress.
Mom bought it for me last week and I love to twirl around in it. Chloe looks
beautiful herself, as usual, wearing a light yellow sweater dress and grown-up
looking shoes with a small heel. Tall, with curly black hair and a bright
smile, Chloe is one of the prettiest girls my class.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Website:
www.tonyaellisbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyaellisbooks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyaDEllis
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GIVEAWAY
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Duncan Ellis will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly
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My Review
The Gamer is yet another fun installment from Tonya Duncan Ellis’s Sophie Washington series. I think this one is my favorite I have read from the series. It has the normal laugh out loud humor and perfect lesson for anyone – young and old – to learn. I liked there was an element of faith in it, as well. So many good words to read in this one.
I give The Gamer 5 plus stars and highly recommend it, as well as, the rest of the books in the series.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I give The Gamer 5 plus stars and highly recommend it, as well as, the rest of the books in the series.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you featuring me on your blog Amy! Thanks so much for the thoughtful review 😃
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed getting to know your book; congrats on the tour, I hope it is a fun one for you, and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Lisa!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your review!
ReplyDeleteThanks 4 the giveaway, congrats on the tour, and do you have some particular genres you like to read and why?
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you Melissa! I like historical romance, thrillers and realistic fiction geared toward adults and kids. Historical romances give me an escape from reality and let me learn about what life was like in different times and places. Thrillers add excitement and drama and realistic fiction lets me learn about and explore views on various issues. What books do you like to read?
DeleteWhat book would you like to see a sequel to? Thanks for hosting the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteThanks Bernie! My books are a series so they each are connected.
DeleteHave you ever written a thriller, historical romance, or realistic fiction and if not do you plan to?
ReplyDeleteI love a good read with humor.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think I would lose the challenge that is presented in book except one change. I would probably lose at not being able to read YA fiction my addiction. Lol
ReplyDeleteWho or what has inspired you in this writing journey for this book?
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful and thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletehow many children books have you wrote?
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