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    Join us on this virtual book tour for Drew Callander and Alana Harrison’s Mightier Than the Sword series!

    Wildly funny and inventive, this interactive series pulls you, the reader, into the action. Yes, YOU! Readers and reviewers praise Mightier for being “wholly original,” “in a category all its own,” “not like any book I’ve ever read before,” and “an experience like no other.”

    “Hilarious, fun, and wonderfully insane! It’s more than just a book—it’s a book you can play!” —Kristen Schaal of Gravity Falls, Bob’s Burgers, The Muppets, Captain Underpants and Toy Story 3 & 4

    Mightier Than the Sword Book CoverMightier Than the Sword

    Written by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison

    Illustrated by Ryan Andrews (and YOU!)

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Wildly funny and inventive, this interactive book pulls you, the reader, into the action. Yes, YOU!

     
    You wake up in the fictional land of Astorya, where stories from our world come to life. You’re a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create: what you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes
    part of the story!
     
    Only you can rescue Prince S. from the evil Queen Rulette. Aided by the Couriers–a French stoat with dangerous dance moves, a giant dung beetle, a fire ninja, a Pegasus-centaur-cowgirl and a super-intelligent femalien chameleon—you must write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure and prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-0593093641

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    The Edge of the World Book CoverMightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word

    Written by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison

    Illustrated by Ryan Andrews (and YOU!)

    Publisher’s Synopsis: The exciting follow-up to Mightier Than the Sword, the humorous and fantastical interactive middle-grade novel which needs you, the reader, to get in on the action!

    The second book set in Astorya places you back in the driver’s seat. You’re a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create. What you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story!

    With Queen Rulette gone, and Astorya returning to normal, you decide to journey to Astorya’s Other Side, a place of monsters and mayhem, to hide the original Original forever. Surely nothing bad could happen to Astorya’s precious document there, right? But when the plan goes awry and digital doppelgangers are unleashed on the world, once again only you can save the day.

    Write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure story that is unique to every reader! And, most importantly, prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-1524785109

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    About the Authors

    Alana Harrison and Drew Callander
    Alana Harrison and Drew Callander

    Alana Harrison and Drew Callander have spent their lives telling stories and cracking jokes. Alana graduated from The College of William and Mary with a degree in Comedic Writing and Performance. Drew graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Fiction Writing. Together they have created cartoons and short films with Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver, and Kristen Schaal. Their work as writers and improv comedians has aired on Sirius XM Radio, NBC, and Comedy Central. Mightier Than the Sword is their first book series. They live with their two kids and one exquisitely talented cat (none of whom help with the dishes).

    About the Illustrator

    Ryan Andrews
    Ryan Andrews

    Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Lucky. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. Ryan often works at his drawing desk in the early-morning hours, to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts.

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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.

    38 Comments

    1. gloria patterson on

      This would be for my great great nephew this is the kinda books that he likes. He might need a little help reading it but he would love these books

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    7. Carol Luciano on

      Interactive books are great. My grandsons would both love these books. These are the type of reads they really get into. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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    11. Ronald Oliver on

      I’d love to win this for my granddaughter because I think that she would really enjoy it. She loves to read a variety of subject matter. Thanks

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    19. Rhonda Martin on

      When I can make reading fun and get them to engage reading books it’s a big plus. I think they would love this. This year is especially hard to afford to buy them such nice books because I was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.

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    22. Lisa on

      The reason I want to win this is because the children in my family would enjoy this. They are beginning and early readers so these books would really engage them and make them want to read. I like the interactive book format because instead of being a passive reader, you can be an active participant in the story.

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    34. Karen Propes on

      I would love to win for my grandchildren, it would be great to hear them interact with the story. This is such a great way to let the children feel like they are reading along and giving their input.

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