Though there are plenty of us adults who like young adult and middle grade reads just fine on our own, thank you very much. There are also those among you that are still YAs and MGers yourselves, and are looking for new things to read, and readers to connect with and talk to about them. And lastly, I'd imagine there are certainly many of you who read this blog (and others) because you have children in your life, and you want to keep up on things for them to read. You may have already begun counting down the days until school lets out for the summer (so soon!), and you suddenly have an eager, energetic summer kid on your hands, and you're looking for things to keep them occupied......which is why today's giveaway is kinda perfect. To celebrate the release of Elise Allen's & Daryle Conners' Gabby Duran and the Unsittables, Disney Publishing has put together some prize packs that are perfect for summer: book, drinks tumbler & toy, what more could you you want as a quick "here, my child, go out into the world and have fun with bookish things" summertime gift? It's kinda perfect.
You can read an excerpt of the book here, but before you go, make sure you enter to win!
****GIVEAWAY****
The folks at Disney Publishing has put together an OUT OF THIS WORLD prize pack in celebration of the release of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables!
One (1) winner receives:
- a copy of Gabby Duran and the Unsittables!
- branded Tumbler!
- UFO light-up flyer!
Giveaway open to US addresses only.
All prizing and samples provided by Disney Publishing.
Must be 13 years or older, or have parents permission.
Ends May 5th at midnight,
Fill out the Rafflecopter to enter. EST. Good luck!
All prizing and samples provided by Disney Publishing.
Must be 13 years or older, or have parents permission.
Ends May 5th at midnight,
Fill out the Rafflecopter to enter. EST. Good luck!
About the Book:
Gabby Duran and the Unsittables by Elise Allen & Daryle Conners
Middle Grade/Fantasy, 208 pages
Expected publication: May 12th 2015 by Disney-Hyperion
Case File: The First Unsittable
Summary: The Association Linking Intergalatics and Earthlings (hereby known as A.L.I.E.N.) has a new member. After months of investigation, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, has proven herself to be a babysitter extraordinaire. Her celebrity clients fly her around the country to care for their rambunctious little humans. Our spy, Associate 4118-23432B, otherwise known as Edwina, believes Gabby can be trusted with the truth: aliens are living among humans on Earth. And here at A.L.I.E.N we believe that even extraterrestrials need a babysitter now and then. No one was up to the task...until now.
After accepting the top-secret position, Edwina has paired our new associate up with her first charge, a little girl from the planet Flarknartia. The timing for associate 4118-25125A is less than ideal. It's a school day on Planet Earth, Gabby's audition for the solo part in the band is tonight, and this tiny alien is a bit more than meets the eye.
Can Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, First Sitter to the Unsittables, keep her otherworldly charge safe in the unpredictable halls of middle-school and keep A.L.I.E.N hidden?
About the Authors:
Emmy-nominated writer and New York Times best-selling author Elise Allen made a name for herself with her acclaimed young adult novel Populazzi (Harcourt), and the Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters chapter books (Bloomsbury). In television, she has written for talent ranging from Bill Cosby to Kermit the Frog, and is currently writing for the new Disney Junior show The Lion Guard. Her dog may or may not secretly be from another planet.
Daryle Conners is an award-winning writer, filmmaker and video game designer. She writes joke and riddle books and has designed many game titles for the PC and iPhone/iPad including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Scene It? Harry Potter, Hot Wheels Slot Car Racers, and Scene It? Twilight Saga. Her non-fiction books include Lunchtime LOLZ, Nintendo DS Hot Tips, ROFLs,Video Game Secrets and Monster High Jokes, all for Scholastic. Daryle lives in Seattle, where she still babysits from time to time.
Summary: The Association Linking Intergalatics and Earthlings (hereby known as A.L.I.E.N.) has a new member. After months of investigation, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, has proven herself to be a babysitter extraordinaire. Her celebrity clients fly her around the country to care for their rambunctious little humans. Our spy, Associate 4118-23432B, otherwise known as Edwina, believes Gabby can be trusted with the truth: aliens are living among humans on Earth. And here at A.L.I.E.N we believe that even extraterrestrials need a babysitter now and then. No one was up to the task...until now.
After accepting the top-secret position, Edwina has paired our new associate up with her first charge, a little girl from the planet Flarknartia. The timing for associate 4118-25125A is less than ideal. It's a school day on Planet Earth, Gabby's audition for the solo part in the band is tonight, and this tiny alien is a bit more than meets the eye.
Can Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, First Sitter to the Unsittables, keep her otherworldly charge safe in the unpredictable halls of middle-school and keep A.L.I.E.N hidden?
About the Authors:
Emmy-nominated writer and New York Times best-selling author Elise Allen made a name for herself with her acclaimed young adult novel Populazzi (Harcourt), and the Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters chapter books (Bloomsbury). In television, she has written for talent ranging from Bill Cosby to Kermit the Frog, and is currently writing for the new Disney Junior show The Lion Guard. Her dog may or may not secretly be from another planet.Daryle Conners is an award-winning writer, filmmaker and video game designer. She writes joke and riddle books and has designed many game titles for the PC and iPhone/iPad including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Scene It? Harry Potter, Hot Wheels Slot Car Racers, and Scene It? Twilight Saga. Her non-fiction books include Lunchtime LOLZ, Nintendo DS Hot Tips, ROFLs,Video Game Secrets and Monster High Jokes, all for Scholastic. Daryle lives in Seattle, where she still babysits from time to time.
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Disclaimer: All prizing and samples provided by Disney Publishing.
Sounds like something my daughter would love! Congrats on the release and thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteI want to win it for my 13 year old since she loves to read, and yes, summer vacation is coming up quickly!
ReplyDeleteI want to win it for my 13 year old since she loves to read, and yes, summer vacation is coming up quickly!
ReplyDeleteI want to win it for my 13 year old sister who loves everything about Disney and also likes reading books. Thank you so much for this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy oldest son would LOVE to read this book and he's really into space/rockets/aliens so I know he would also love the UFO light up flyer.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my son! He loves reading and is very fond of anything alien related!
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