I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Elaine Vickers
Pub. Date: June 6, 2023
Publisher: Peachtree
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 288
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/HALF-MOON-SUMMER
Two seventh graders discover it takes
more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a
partner who refuses to let you quit.
Drew was never much of a runner. Until his dad’s unexpected diagnosis. Mia has
nothing better to do. Until she realizes entering Half Moon Bay’s half-marathon
could solve her family’s housing problems.
And just like that they decide to spend their entire summer training to run
13.1 miles. Drew and Mia have very different reasons for running, but these two
twelve year olds have one crucial thing in common (besides sharing a birthday):
Hope. For the future. For their families. And for each other.
Reviews:
★
"Drew’s prose is direct and descriptive;
Mia uses free verse to capture concise moments and feelings. . . .
Uplifting."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "Via distinct dual perspectives that alternate between
Drew’s POV, told in compassionate prose,
and Mia’s, conveyed in rhythmic verse, Vickers (Like Magic) vividly
captures one emotionally turbulent summer filled with a friendship’s mutual
trust and support."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Vickers deftly distinguishes between the alternating perspectives by
composing Drew’s point of view in prose and Mia’s chapters in verse. . . .
their perceptiveness and the parallels between their concerns about family
finances and relationships greatly enhance the emotional appeal of this
story."—The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books
Half Moon Summer is my first introduction to Elaine Vickers' books. Even though I am not the target audience for the book, I still really enjoyed reading it. I could myself in the characters of Drew and Mia. I loved their friendship and how they were there for one another. I thought the duo's story was inspiring, offering the glimpse of having hope and giving support for one another. I loved it.
I am giving Half Moon Summer five stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of ten and fourteen. I would love to read more by Elaine Vickers in the future. This one would make a wonderful placement at public libraries and classrooms.
I received a paperback copy of Elaine Vickers' Half Moon Summer from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
About Elaine Vickers:
Elaine Vickers lives with her
husband and three kids in Southern Utah, where she writes books and teaches
college chemistry. She always wanted to be a writer and a teacher, except when
she wanted to be an architect, an artist, a pediatrician, a judge, or a famous
actress. Visit her at elainevickers.com for book recommendations, science
activities, and ideas for starting your own backyard book club.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of HALF MOON SUMMER, US
Only.
Ends July 25th, midnight EST
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
Week One:
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7/10/2023 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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7/10/2023 |
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7/11/2023 |
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7/12/2023 |
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7/12/2023 |
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7/13/2023 |
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7/14/2023 |
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7/14/2023 |
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7/18/2023 |
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7/18/2023 |
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7/19/2023 |
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7/21/2023 |
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7/21/2023 |
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