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    Wishapick: Tickety Boo And The Black Trunk | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 4 Mins Read General


    The Children’s Book Review | September 23, 2016

    Run, Don’t Walk, to the Wishapick Book Birthday Celebration!

    “We’ll All Run!” Get some exercise with Wishapick’s character Dr. Tumalum—he loves to run—as we go on the Wishapick book birthday tour with acclaimed children’s book author M. M. Allen and composer Deborah Wynne.

    Excerpt from Chapter 13

    We’re off to Green Cottage,” he said. Dr. Tumalum made such a racket that the possum children

    woke up from their kip.

    Mrs. Tumalum struggled out of the blanket and pointed to her running shoes, which were sitting by the fire. Lilly grabbed the shoes and handed them to her. She watched as Mrs. Tumalum astonishingly, and quite quickly, pulled her shoes onto her feet and at the same time asked her husband, “Shall we run the whole way, or do you think it best that I walk with the children and you run ahead?”

    “We’ll all run!” shouted Dr. Tumalum.

    Mrs. Tumalum sighed. “I was afraid of that.”

    The Possum Family Song

    Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black TrunkWishapick: Tickety Boo And The Black Trunk

    Written by M. M. Allen

    Highly praised classic fairy tale, Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk, a children’s book for all ages, written by acclaimed author MM Allen; and a CD of Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack composed by the talented Deborah Wynne.

    Darkness-utter blackness. Was this why his mother had refused to let Jack unlock his father’s old trunk? It had been two years since his dad had died, and all Jack could think about was examining whatever treasures were stored inside the beloved trunk. But when he finally lifted the lid, he didn’t just fall in –he fell through it into a pit of rattlesnakes. Trying to recall his mother’s stories about the Breathe of All Good Things –anything to help him out of his dangerous predicament-Jack wished he had paid attention rather than mock the tales as childish myths… and that he’d waited to enter the trunk with his sister, Lilly. They could have at least faced this together. Jack quickly learns two things; the villagers in Wishapick think Jack is the only one who can bring light back to Wishapick –and accomplishing this feat is the only way he can return home.

    “… a breathy and fantastical storytelling style, imaginations will flourish and the tale will be enjoyed by kids ages 8-12 who enjoy the genre of fantasy.”—The Children’s Book Review

    Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk is available on Amazon.

    Ages 8-12 | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | 978-1508437178

    Available Here: 

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    About M. M. Allen

    M. M. Allen, author of the acclaimed children’s picture book Let’s Play Ball, is the mother of two adult children and aunt to twenty-three nieces and nephews, including ten great-nieces and great-nephews. MM is a former teacher and university lecturer. She has also worked extensively in marketing and communications with varied businesses and non-profits. MM lives in a picturesque northern California town where she enjoys writing, tending to her rose garden, and caring for her West Highland terrier, Pip.

    www.Wishapick.com | Facebook | Twitter

    About Deborah Wynne

    Composer and lyricist Deborah Wynne created a companion CD of songs to accompany Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk. Wynne’s primary talents lie in choral singing, stage musicals, and composing. Her musical projects include the 2013 album Strands of Gold and 2007 musical Moment of Truth. She is an active singer and composer in Santa Barbara, California, where she lives with her husband and their two shelties, Sparkle and Gracie. DeborahWynne.com

    Learn More About Wishapick
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    Wishapick Soundtrack Be sure to check out the companion music CD, Wishapick, for purchase or download from DeborahWynne.com

    Book Club Questions Get to the heart of Wishapick by downloading this set of book club questions: Wishapick by M. M. Allen: Book Club Questions

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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.

    80 Comments

    4. Carol L on

      This is the first tie I’ve heard of this story. I think my grandson & granddaughter would both enjoy this. Thank you for the chance.
      Carol L

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    27. Jennifer Oliger on

      I’m excited about this book birthday because this seems like a book my fourth-graders would love. They like reading books about adventures.

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    31. Leslie Crosbie on

      I love reading and I believe anybody who doesn’t read is missing out!!
      The earlier you introduce kids to books the better!

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    33. BRANDY GOODLOE on

      The Autographed book! I read this with my son for his summer homework this year and he loved it. Great Christmas gift for him. The FitBit is a fantastic bonus! I’ve had tachycardia since I was 10 years old and it would be wonderful to not have to check my pulse the old way.

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    34. sabina edwards on

      I LOVE BOOKS…have loved books since my mom gave me them when I was sick in bed for a week. Everyone in my family read and I kept it up. I loved the scholastic flyers in school and made sure when my kids went, that they were able to buy at least one book every time. Both my kids enjoy reading, although my daughter does read a whole lot more then my son does.

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    40. Debbie Welchert on

      The autographed book and story excite me the most. The story sounds so interesting. What a great book for the whole family to read.

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    46. REBECCA STEPHEN on

      my grandchildren are at the right age for this books, I would be the best grandma there is if I won these for them

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    53. Saundra McKenzie on

      My granddaughter would love it, and she is very overweight and walking every day now, so the fitbit would be very helpful. Thanks for the chance.

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    55. Maureen DeM on

      I love both the book and the CD! The book is an exciting page-turner, with a great plot, endearing characters, and fun twists and turns! And the CD is not only a fantastic companion to the book, it’s an outstanding album in its own right, full of catchy tunes and great voices!

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    56. Krista M on

      It’s exciting that there’s a Fitbit Alta in this prize pack along with a book that sounds enchanting for my daughter to read! We love books like this!

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    62. jeani b on

      i’m excited about this book birthday giveaway because the book plot is so fun and engaging! i love that the grand prize comes with a CD version. my daughter and i like to read a chapter or two in whatever book we’re sharing, then listen to it. it’s nice to listen to someone else read. it can help open up new pathways of thinking about the text.

      Reply
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