Awareness Tour sponsored* by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison
The Children’s Book Review
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
Join the tour fun and enter the giveaway below! You’ll earn the chance to win a set of the Mightier Than the Sword books. The grand prize includes a personalized video message for your young reader from Manteau—the lovable French stoat.
Monday, November 16, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Lisa’s Reading
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The Fairview Review
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Friday, November 20, 2020
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Monday, November 23, 2020
Some the Wiser
Book List Featuring Mightier Than the Sword
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Shooting Stars Mag
Book List Featuring Mightier Than the Sword
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
icefairy’s Treasure Chest
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Friday, November 27, 2020
Word Spelunking
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Monday, November 30, 2020
Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Thursday, December 3, 2020
J.R.’s Book Reviews
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword
Monday, December 7, 2020
Some the Wiser
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
J.R.’s Book Reviews
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Shooting Stars Mag
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Lisa’s Reading
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Friday, December 11, 2020
Life Is What It’s Called
A book review of Mightier Than the Sword and Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Monday, December 14, 2020
The Children’s Book Review
Five Interactive Books Kids Absolutely Love
Mightier Than the Sword Awareness Tour Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a Mightier Than the Sword prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A personalized video message from Manteau—the lovable French stoat
Three (3) winners receive:
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
Five (5) winners receive:
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
How to Enter
- Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
- You can also gain daily bonus entries through the entry form.
- See below for complete giveaway rules.
The giveaway begins November 16, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends December 16, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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!
Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 978-0593093641
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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 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 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.
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 16, 2020, and 11:59 PM on December 16, 2020.
- One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A personalized video message from Manteau—the lovable French stoat
- Three (3) winners receive:
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- A hardcover copy of Mightier Than the Sword: The Edge of the Word
- Five (5) winners receive:
- A paperback copy of Mightier Than the Sword
- Winners will be selected at random on or about December 18, 2020. The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
- Open to legal residents of 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.
- Important Notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier.
- 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: Drew Callander and Alana Harrison.
Thanks for following along with us on the Mightier Than the Sword awareness tour, brought to you in partnership with Drew Callander and Alana Harrison.