First of all, I loved the book. It is a sweet educational story about a group of kids who work to protect sea turtle nests and help the hatched youngsters make it to the ocean. It is the third book in a series, but I never felt like I had missed out because I hadn't read the others--though you should read them too! The real Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program actually does this crucial conservation work and helped advise her on the content. If I have not made it clear, I highly recommend this book for readers young and old.
Second, Scroll down for more information about Cat and her new book...and for the Rafflecopter $75 giveaway. Someone's going to win. Might as well be you!
Title: Sweet T and the Turtle Team
Author: Cat Michaels
Illustrator: Irene A. Jahns
Publication Date: July 2017
Publisher: 2101 Ink
Number of Pages: 72
Recommended Ages: 6 to 11
Summary: It’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles on North Carolina's Gull Island. Nine-year old Tara (or Sweet T as her family sometimes calls her) is determined to see hatchlings make it safely from their nests to their ocean home.Summering on Gull Island with Great Aunt Mae could be tons of fun, but T is having a hard time making new friends with island children, let alone finding kids to help her monitor a sea turtle nest.There’s little sister Jenna, but Jenna is, well, little. Fuzzy is around, too, but Jenna’s blue stuffy rabbit gets lost all the time. Besides, a toy bunny can’t help protect turtle nests.Tara befriends Billy, a moody island child. He teaches her skimboarding and shows her the best shelling spots. But Billy stomps away when she asks him to read the “Turtle Team Guide” and join her in saving baby sea turtles. What’s up with Billy? He’s nice one minute and grumpy the next. And why does he refuse to join T’s Turtle Team? T can't figure him out. A tropical storm threatens Gull Island just as the sea turtle nest is ready to hatch. T must abandon the nest and prepare for bad weather.
- Will Sweet T and her friends keep safe from the storm?
- Will the sea turtle nest survive angry ocean waves?
- Will Billy reveal his secret?
Pre-order Now ~ Available July 21, 2017
Author, blogger CAT MICHAELS, M.S., Ed., has more than two decades of experience helping students from kindergarten to college with learning disabilities and Asperger’s syndrome.
Her chapter books and Sweet T Tales series for beginning readers tell of every day life with a twist of magic and mischief. Cat’s books encourage young and reluctant readers to use their imagination and solve kid-sized dilemmas as they enjoy reading.
Cat lives in North Carolina with her family, where she enjoys digital photography and graphic design, creates pocket gardens, works out as often as she can, and writes.
Blog Tour GiveawayHer chapter books and Sweet T Tales series for beginning readers tell of every day life with a twist of magic and mischief. Cat’s books encourage young and reluctant readers to use their imagination and solve kid-sized dilemmas as they enjoy reading.
Cat lives in North Carolina with her family, where she enjoys digital photography and graphic design, creates pocket gardens, works out as often as she can, and writes.
Prize: One winner will receive a $75 Amazon gift card or $75 PayPal cash prize, winner's choice Giveaway ends: August 9, 11:59 pm, 2017 Open to: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Cat Michaels and is hosted and managed by Stacie from BeachBoundBooks. If you have any additional questions feel free to send an email to stacie@BeachBoundBooks.com.
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Finally, here's a quick excerpt from the book for you to enjoy.
Follow the Tour
July 12, 2017
Blog Tour Kick-Off
BeachBoundBooks
July 12, 2017
Tickling Dragons (Excerpt)
Domestic Chanteuse (Promo)
The Blended Blog (Review)
July 14, 2017
Java John Z’s (Excerpt & Promo)
July 15, 2017
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima (Excerpt & Promo)
PJ LaRue (Review)
Peggy’s Hope 4U (Excerpt)
July 17, 2017
Untamed Doodler (Review)
Bargnhtress (Excerpt & Promo)
July 18, 2017
A Wildflower Mom (Character Interview w/Sweet T)
July 19, 2017
Rockin’ Book Reviews (Excerpt)
July 20, 2017
Meg’s Blog (Review, Excerpt, Character Interview w/Sweet T & Promo)
Grab the Book (Promo)
Word Magic: All About Books (Review)
July 21, 2017
Sandra Bennett, Author (Review)
Baby Boomer Bliss (Promo)
July 24, 2017
Raising Kids of Gratitude (Promo)
July 25, 2017
Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog (Review)
July 26, 2017
Kay LaLone (Review)
July 27, 2017
Amanda’s Books & More (Review)
July 28, 2017
Deal Sharing Aunt (Character Interview w/Sweet T)
August 1, 2017
Stitch Says (Review & Character Interview w/Sweet T)
August 2, 2017
Eloquent Articulation (Review, Excerpt & Promo)
August 3, 2017
Reading Authors (Review)
August 4, 2017
Books Direct (Review & Excerpt)
August 7, 2017
Bound 4 Escape (Review)
August 8, 2017
Fundinmental (Review)
August 9, 2017
Bookworm for Kids (Review)
Blog Tour Wrap-Up
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I am so happy you enjoyed the book. Thank you for hosting the tour today!
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly welcome!
DeleteMeg, Thanks a ton for your lovely review ! Delighted you enjoyed visiting "Sweet T and the Turtle Team on Gull Island -:D. Real-life Oak Island's sea turtle team has great videos and posts, and the Bald Head Island Nature Conservancy also is a brilliant source of marine facts for kids and ocean lovers.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Thanks for sharing. :)
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