The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry Awareness Tour, sponsored* by Rebecca Laxton
The Children’s Book Review
Join us on the virtual book tour for Rebecca Laxton’s novel for tweens and teens, The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry!
“A smart, riveting, environmental tale with a laudable adolescent cast.”
— Kirkus Reviews
To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a SWAG bag that includes a signed hardcover copy of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry! You’ll also receive a tote, puzzle, word search, small skateboard sticker, small butterfly sticker, and large vinyl butterfly sticker made with the illustrator’s graphics.
The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry
Virtual Book Tour Dates
| Monday, April 17, 2023 The Children’s Book Review A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 The Momma Spot A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Life Is What It’s Called Author interview with Rebecca Laxton |
| Thursday, April 20, 2023 My Reading Getaway A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 Heart to Heart Author interview with Rebecca Laxton |
| Sunday, April 23, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers An article by Rebecca Laxton |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review Author interview with Rebecca Laxton |
| Thursday, April 27, 2023 The Fairview Review A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 A Blue Box Full of Books A book review of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 The Children’s Book Review Author interview with Rebecca Laxton |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry |
The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry Book Giveaway
The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry Book GiveawayAbout the Book
The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry
Written by Rebecca Laxton
Illustrated by Gracie Laxton
Ages 10+ | 252 Pages
Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc | ISBN-13: 9781960146236
Publisher’s Book Summary: Thirteen-year-old Emma Murry has three goals for summer vacation: finish her art terms project, land an ollie, and help the environmental club save the monarchs.
But then her Instagram crush Jeb Scott and his celebrity dad Chester make a surprise visit to Black Mountain. At first, Emma is thrilled, but then she overhears their plans to destroy the monarch butterfly garden to build a ski resort. She and her best friend Sophie add a new summer goal: STOP. THE. SCOTTS.
Emma ignores Sophie’s warnings and makes friends with Jeb, convinced she can change his mind. Then when Chester receives a mysterious death threat, Emma teams up with Jeb to investigate. She slowly discovers people are not what they seem as she attempts to untangle friendships, organize a protest, and uncover supernatural secrets hiding on the mountain.
Emma will have to go through her own metamorphosis by overcoming her fears and facing what she dreads. If she fails, she could jeopardize everything—butterflies, friendships, and her family.
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About the Author
Rebecca Laxton has served school communities as an afterschool program director, reading specialist, and school psychologist. While working for Boone County Schools, she was named the Kentucky School Psychologist of the Year for collaborating with teachers and administrators to write and evaluate an emotional intelligence curriculum.
Rebecca is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Charlotte Literary Arts, and the North Carolina Writers Association. Her short memoir, “Throw Like a Girl,” about playing on a mostly boys Little League team can be found in The Love of Baseball (McFarland 2017). Currently, she is a dyslexia practitioner and enjoys reading, writing and spending time in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband, four kids, and three dogs.
Rebecca invites you to visit her online at www.rebeccalaxton.com.
About the Illustrator
Gracie Laxton is a freelance graphic designer and dance choreographer from North Carolina but is currently based in New York City. A 2021 graduate of Central Academy of Technology and Arts in Monroe, NC, she studied art as part of The Savannah College of Art and Design’s high school joint enrollment program. Currently, she attends Marymount Manhattan College, pursuing degrees in dance and art.
Thanks for following along with us on Rebecca Laxton’s The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry Awareness Tour!