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    Finding Lisa, by Kathy Halliday Johnston | Book Giveaway

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze5 Mins Read Giveaways
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    Sponsored by Kathy Halliday Johnston
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    A book with a clear message, Finding Lisa encourages tweens to be proud of who they are and to be nothing but themselves.

    In a direct and heartfelt manner, author Kathy Halliday Johnston imparts the critical life lessons of self-belief, staying true to oneself, and always being honest. Finding Lisa is a book that helps open the door for discussions on self-esteem and inclusivity.

    Finding Lisa Prize PackEnter for a chance to win a stunning Finding Lisa prize pack!

    One (1) grand prize winner receives:

    • A copy of Finding Lisa, autographed by Kathy Halliday Johnston
    • A sterling silver Pandora Tree of Life bracelet
    • A set of solid sterling silver firefly earrings

    Four (4) winners receive:

    • A copy of Finding Lisa, autographed by Kathy Halliday Johnston

    The giveaway begins November 6, 2020, at 12:00 PM PST and ends December 6, 2020, at 11:59 PM PST.

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    Book Cover: Finding LisaFinding Lisa

    Written by Kathy Halliday Johnston

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Learning life lessons is never easy, especially for Lisa, an 11-year-old girl who’s moved from the country to a strange, new city. Why can’t she make any friends? Why do the girls at school laugh at her? She tries to fit in with the smart girls, the prim and proper girls, and the sporty girls, but none of them accept her, it seems. She decides the only way to get friends is to pretend she is something she is not; that she is “one of them.” She makes up stories to impress them, only to be found out in a most humiliating way. Then Lisa has a strange dream, where she is a beautiful fairy but even in her dream, she has no friends. Again, she tries to fit in this time with the fireflies, the ladybugs, and the caterpillars. Will she finally make some friends and realize that you never have to pretend with your genuine friend? Will Lisa learn the true meaning of Friendship? Will she finally believe in the one person who will change her life forever? Will Lisa find her way? Will Lisa find Lisa?

    “If you’d like your kids to know that they don’t need to conform and fit in and that they only ever need to be themselves, Finding Lisa certainly delivers.” —The Children’s Book Review

    Ages 7 and Up | Publisher: Independently Published | ISBN: 979-8672097992

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    About the Author

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    Kathy Halliday Johnston

    Kathy is an identical twin who believes everyone learns the same lessons in life just at different times in their life. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario, where she assists people struggling with brain damage and its long turn effect. She has a beautiful son and two awesome nephews. They are her inspiration when writing.

    Finding Lisa is her first book. She started writing because when she was younger, the old saying it takes a village to raise a child was the case. She misses having younger children around and would like to contribute to the villages of as many children as possible.

    Kathy reads and loves to spend time with friends and family. She would like to take this opportunity to thank anyone who buys her book. She hopes you enjoy reading it as much as she enjoyed writing it. Right now, Kathy is working on the completion of her second book, BEAR NAKED. To learn more, visit facebook.com/childrenbookswithlove.

    Read our exclusive interview: Kathy Halliday Johnston Discusses Finding Lisa

    Giveaway Rules

    • NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
    • Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
    • Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on November 6, 2020, and 11:59 PM on December 6, 2020.
    • One (1) grand prize winner receives:
      • A copy of Finding Lisa, autographed by Kathy Halliday Johnston
      • A sterling silver Pandora Tree of Life bracelet
      • A set of solid sterling silver firefly earrings
    • Four (4) winners receive:
      • A copy of Finding Lisa, autographed by Kathy Halliday Johnston
    • Winners will be selected at random on or about December 8, 2020. The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
    • Open to legal residents of Canada and the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
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    • The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
    • The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for undeliverable, lost, delayed, misdirected, or misaddressed email or any other issues regarding the electronic delivery of the contest form. This includes, but is not limited to, the speed at which your email service routes email through the internet. The sole determiner of eligibility for the final drawing will be the time the email or entry form is received at our offices.
    • The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: Kathy Halliday Johnston.

    Thank you for entering the Finding Lisa book giveaway. To see what other children’s books and swag may be up for grabs, visit our Book Giveaways page.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    51 Comments

    1. Linda Gawthrop on November 6, 2020 7:54 am

      What a “sterling” giveaway – thank you for the chance!

      Reply
    2. Anne on November 6, 2020 8:10 am

      A beautiful and meaningful book and feature which would be wonderful for my granddaughters to enjoy and learn from.

      Reply
    3. Sharon Rooney on November 6, 2020 8:27 am

      The book would be great to give to my niece and the bracelet and earrings are beautiful.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:21 am

        Eleven years old and feeling smaller than an ant. This city was covering her in self-doubt, the kind of doubt that makes you want to hide in the corner, turning your energy off, so you keep hiding. Loneliness finally drove her out of her hole.
        She reinvented herself into what the girls wanted her to be—or is it what she told herself they wanted her to be? Whatever it would be, it would not turn out well. It rarely does.
        I hope you will be interested in purchasing finding Lisa for your book collection. It is a book for all. Ages
        .

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    4. Lisa on November 6, 2020 10:16 am

      The reason why I would love to win this is because the story sounds like it has a nice message. Normally I don’t care for books with heavy messaging, but this one sounds like a good one, especially for younger girls. The jewelry added as the top prize looks lovely.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:30 am

        Lisa could not understand why everyone seemed so scared; they were all yelling her name. “Right here!” Lisa called, waving her hands. And just then is when she realized her batteries were dead in her flashlight. I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to peek your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=finding+lisa&qid=1607358495&sr=8-1

        Reply
    5. Dreama Villa on November 6, 2020 11:50 am

      This book sounds amazing.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:31 am

        Lisa could not understand why everyone seemed so scared; they were all yelling her name. “Right here!” Lisa called, waving her hands. And then is when she realized her batteries were dead in her flashlight. I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to pique your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=finding+lisa&qid=1607358495&sr=8-1

        Reply
    6. heather on November 6, 2020 12:54 pm

      I would like to win this giveaway because this book sounds good and I would love to have the bracelet and earrings.

      Reply
    7. gloria patterson on November 6, 2020 3:42 pm

      Life lessons this a beautiful way for the girl to learn that she might not be the only one that has tis problem. I think it is a book that most girls need

      Reply
    8. Kathleen K on November 7, 2020 12:00 am

      I would love to win this giveaway since my daughter is on the cusp of tween-hood and would love all of these items!

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:34 am

        I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to pique your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=finding+lisa&qid=1607358495&sr=8-1
        How could she no longer be invited to the dance? These were cruel ladybugs, Lisa thought. Alone again, with no friends, she felt abandoned and sad . . . How could she forget her disguise? She had been looking forward to the dance and was extremely disappointed in the ladybugs. She just could not believe their friendship could have fallen apart so quickly.

        Reply
    9. Barbara on November 7, 2020 8:24 am

      This would be a great gift for my niece who is now 10.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:36 am

        I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to pique your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?

        Lisa never wanted this day to come. She realized this potentially could be the last opportunity she would have to not be alone until the end of her days.

        Reply
    10. StuffSmart on November 7, 2020 9:13 pm

      I would love to win this giveaway for my daughter.

      Reply
    11. Amy D on November 9, 2020 5:29 am

      I would love to give this book to my daughter. She loves to read, and I love what this book is about–honesty and self-esteem. I love books like this for her that teach her valuable life lessons. The beautiful bracelet and earrings would be a really nice bonus for my daughter as well.

      Reply
    12. Brittany Gilley on November 9, 2020 11:39 am

      I would gift this to my niece

      Reply
    13. Nancy Jachcik on November 10, 2020 7:41 pm

      I would love for my granddaughter to have this book I think it would be very helpful

      Reply
    14. Vickie L Couturier on November 11, 2020 8:22 am

      my grandaughter would love these she has 8 boy cousins and brothers so she likes to be a little girl when she can

      Reply
    15. Jeanna Massman on November 13, 2020 8:24 pm

      I would love to win this prize for my niece! She would enjoy the book and love the jewelry.

      Reply
    16. Anne Perry on November 14, 2020 7:42 am

      I would like to win this giveaway for my neighbor.

      Reply
    17. Brianna Beers on November 14, 2020 10:48 am

      I can relate to this story, I would love to read this to my daughter! Ty for the chance! Ty for another great review.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:41 am

        I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to pique your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?

        The fairy learned a great lesson. She came to realize that the person you have to be the proudest of is yourself because it is how you feel about yourself that determines how you treat others. Kindness and honesty can affect every species on this earth.

        Reply
    18. samantha on November 16, 2020 7:06 pm

      I love to read books that are about something. I love books that move me and are sweet. I think this will be my next favorite one!

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:43 am

        I am leaving you an insert from Finding Lisa in hopes to pique your interest in the story and therefore entice you to purchase it for yourself or a family member or friend.
        https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Lisa-Kathy-Johnston/dp/B08FP9Z1ZX/ref=sr_1_1?

        We are all embarking on a journey. This journey will help us determine what we would like to do for the rest of our lives.
        I am incredibly thrilled to have learned so much from all of you, so now I would like to continue learning. I plan on doing whatever I can to spread as much happiness to as many people, plants, and animals as I can.

        Reply
    19. Victoria K on November 17, 2020 5:20 pm

      I would like to win because this would be a great gift for my daughter.

      Reply
    20. Dale Wilken on November 19, 2020 10:50 pm

      My grand kids want me to win so they can win.

      Reply
    21. athena graeme on November 20, 2020 12:17 am

      I’d love to win for my daughter. She is a new reader but a voracious one!

      Reply
    22. Terri Shaw on November 20, 2020 2:32 am

      It’s a lovely giveaway. Perfect for my niece.

      Reply
    23. Victoria Scott on November 20, 2020 11:38 am

      Looks lovely! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    24. Kirsten Lyon on November 20, 2020 3:08 pm

      Would be a lovely gift for my little niece, with a good message while she is growing up.

      Reply
    25. Kayla Harmon on November 21, 2020 6:20 pm

      i love jewelry

      Reply
    26. Peggy Welte-Clayton on November 23, 2020 8:41 am

      I would love to win this for my pen pal. She has written me so many letters and she is young and would love to read this book and the beautiful jewlery. We have been pen pals for over a year she lives in the same city as I do but I am batttling a disease RSD and she has helped me more than she will ever know as being 6 she doesn’t understand how much she keeps me positive and she is so loving. Thank you for letting us tell our story.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:54 am

        I am very sorry you are battling an illness and so very happy that you have found a friend in your pen pal. I Don’t know who has won the giveaway yet. So good luck. Here is an insert from my book. This book is for all ages. To read if you are an amazon prime member. Please give it a look over. I am sure it will help you in some way,
        You told me to hold my head up high, to keep my back straight, and stand as tall as I can stand because I am Lisa, and I can be anything I want to be.

        I am afraid I am not familiar with your disease, but I will look it up following the completion of my reply. I wish you good luck and good. health

        Reply
    27. Anne Marie Carter on November 24, 2020 2:43 pm

      I would love to win this because my teenaged students are always looking for new books to read, and I think that this book has a good message.

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 10:09 am

        That is a lovely idea. I wrote this book to help people of all ages feel good about who they are. I would love more than anything to realize that everyone could love themselves just by doing one thing. Always telling the truth. My book is free to read on Amazon prime kindle version, and please have a look; I am sure you will love it

        Reply
    28. LeAnn Harbert on November 28, 2020 7:57 pm

      I want this for my granddaughter. She would enjoy all of these.

      Reply
    29. Vicky Chan on November 29, 2020 10:41 pm

      This is perfect for my granddaughters! Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    30. Alicia Turner on December 1, 2020 2:32 pm

      Sounds fabulous!

      Reply
    31. Susan P. on December 2, 2020 10:34 pm

      What a fun prize package for a little girl.

      Reply
    32. Michelle Catallo on December 3, 2020 2:35 pm

      The message this book gives has me immediately think of my tweens and teens. This would be a wonderful gift to support their growth (mind growth and self growth).

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:57 am

        This is a journey we all must take on our own. It is a journey of finding out if we have what it takes to be kind and truthful, a walk in which we will all struggle and slip up, but I genuinely hope that none of us give up.

        I hope you get finding Lisa for your tween or teens as I wrote it to help them get through these hard ages. I wrote it to help people of all ages get through hard times

        Reply
    33. Heather Swanson on December 3, 2020 3:45 pm

      My daughter loves bracelets.

      Reply
    34. Heidi on December 3, 2020 3:58 pm

      My daughter would love this!

      Reply
    35. Jeanette Jackson on December 4, 2020 5:06 pm

      I would like to win so I can gift them to my daughter and daughter-in-law for Christmas

      Reply
      • Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 10:00 am

        That is a lovely idea

        Reply
    36. Debra Branigan on December 4, 2020 5:55 pm

      I would love to win this because the book and gift set seems perfect for my granddaughter.

      Reply
    37. shelly peterson on December 5, 2020 2:27 pm

      This would be a great gift for my granddaughter.

      Reply
    38. AEKZ2 on December 6, 2020 5:25 pm

      I would love to win because I would give this prize to my daughter.

      Reply
    39. Kathy Johnston on December 7, 2020 9:59 am

      I am very sorry you are battling an illness and so very happy that you have found a friend in your pen pal. I Don’t know who has won the giveaway yet. So good luck. Here is an insert from my book. This book is for all ages. To read if you are an amazon prime member. Please give it a look over. I am sure it will help you in some way,
      You told me to hold my head up high, to keep my back straight, and stand as tall as I can stand because I am Lisa, and I can be anything I want to be.

      I am afraid I am not familiar with your disease, but I will look it up following the completion of my reply. I wish you good luck and good. health

      Reply
    40. Kathy Jjohnston on December 8, 2020 1:25 am

      Thank you to everyone for your interest in finding Lisa. I hope some of you got the opportunity to read it. Merry Christmas and good health to all. please look for my next book, bear naked, coming soon

      Reply

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