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The Children’s Book Review
What does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?
From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle-grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere.
To learn more, join us on this virtual book tour for Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a hardcover copy of the book and a paperback copy of Pax!
Here in the Real World Tour Dates
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
Tour kick-off and giveaway
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Rosco’s Reading Room
An excerpt from Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Shooting Stars Mag
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Over Coffee Conversations
An excerpt from Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Friday, January 24, 2020
Word Spelunking
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Thursday, January 30, 2020
J.R.’s Book Reviews
A book giveaway of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The Fairview Review
An excerpt from Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Friday, February 7, 2020
Tales of Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Monday, February 10, 2020
Teacher Dance
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Thursday, February 13, 2020
icefairy’s Treasure Chest
A book review of Sara Pennypacker’s Here in the Real World
Here in the Real World Awareness Tour Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a Sara Pennypacker book prize pack!
Five (5) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker
- A paperback copy of Pax, by Sara Pennypacker
How to Enter
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- See below for giveaway rules.
Giveaway begins January 21, 2019, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends February 21, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Here in the Real World
Written by Sara Pennypacker
Publisher’s Synopsis: From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere.
Ware can’t wait to spend summer “off in his own world”—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called “normal” kids do.
On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon he starts skipping Rec, creating a castle-like space of his own in the church lot.
Jolene scoffs, calling him a dreamer—he doesn’t live in the “real world” like she does. As different as Ware and Jolene are, though, they have one thing in common: for them, the lot is a refuge.
But when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware looks to the knights’ Code of Chivalry: Thou shalt do battle against unfairness wherever faced with it. Thou shalt be always the champion of the Right and Good—and vows to save the lot.
But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Balzer + Bray | February 4, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-0062698957
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About the Author
Sara Pennypacker is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pax; the award-winning Clementine books and its spinoff series, Waylon!; and the acclaimed novel Summer of the Gypsy Moths. She divides her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Florida. You can visit her online at www.sarapennypacker.com.
Facebook: @harpercollinschildrens | Instagram: @HarperKids | Twitter @HarperKids and @sarapennypacker
Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker | Awareness Tour giveaway. Sponsored* by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on January 21, and 11:59 PM on February 21, 2020.
- Go to https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2020/01/here-in-the-real-world-by-sara-pennypacker-awareness-tour.html on a computer or wireless device and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions.
- Five (5) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker
- A paperback copy of Pax, by Sara Pennypacker
- A hardcover copy of Here in the Real World, by Sara Pennypacker
- Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
- Winners will be selected at random on or about February 25, 2020.
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- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
- Prizes courtesy of HarperCollins Children’s Books.
Thanks for following along with us on the Here in the Real World awareness tour, sponsored* by HarperCollins Children’s Books.