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    Snow Valley Heroes, A Christmas Tale, by Robert McCarty | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    The Children’s Book Review | November 21, 2014

    Snow Valley Heroes, A Christmas Tale

      Age Range: 6-12

      Paperback: 81 pages

      About Snow Valley Heroes, A Christmas Tale

      Publisher’s Synopsis: Long, long ago, there were no dogs on planet Earth. It was during that time that two of Santa’s reindeer went missing and there could be no Christmas.
      Far out in space is the Planet of the Dogs. Dogs have always lived there in peace and happiness.

      When the dogs learned that there would be no more Christmas, they came down to planet earth to challenge the King of the North, free the reindeer from the Ice Castle, and save Christmas for children everywhere.

      Northern lights Illustration
      Illustration copyright © 2008 by Stella Mustanoja McCarty Snow Valley Heroes A Christmas Tale
      Illustration copyright © 2008 by Stella Mustanoja McCarty: Snow Valley Heroes, A Christmas Tale
      Illustration copyright © 2008 by Stella Mustanoja McCarty Snow Valley Heroes A Christmas Tale

      Ages 6-12 | Publisher: Barking Planet Productions | August 2008 | ISBN-13: 9780978692827

      About the Author

      Robert McCarty is a producer/writer/director of films and videos on subjects ranging from teenage lifestyles to race relations. His short film, Rooftops Of New York, was nominated for an Academy Award. He is a former adjunct instructor at Teacher’s College, Columbia University and at the School Of Visual Arts, New York City. Planet Of The Dogs was inspired by the many stories made up for his four children and seven grandchildren.

      planetofthedogs.net | barkingplanet.typepad.com

      About the Illustrator

      Stella Mustanoja McCarty, who illustrated the books, taught painting and drawing for over 30 years at the Vantaa, Finland, Art School. She graduated as a painting major from the Art Academy of Finland and also holds degrees from the University of Helsinki in Education and Sociology and Social Policy.

      planetofthedogs.net

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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.

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      1. Carol L on November 23, 2014 7:53 am

        Thanks for the chance.Having a problem submitting the captcha. It takes 5 or 6 trys. Keeps saying error or duplicate comment.
        Carol L

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      2. Bianca Schulze on December 21, 2014 5:58 pm

        Congrats to these 3 lucky winners: Pat S., John T., Evie H.! You’ll each be receiving a book soon. Enjoy!

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