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$25 #Giveaway THE JOURNAL OF ANGELA ASHBY by Liana Gardner Official Trailer Blast Ends 11.13

October 22, 2018 By Mary

by Liana Gardner

SYNOPSIS

I have great power.
That’s what she told me. The old fortune-teller at the school carnival.
I thought I was doing the right thing … with the magic journal she gave me. But nothing could prepare me for what happened next.
Or, for what I unleashed.

At a school carnival, a mysterious fortune-teller gives twelve-year-old Angela Ashby a journal and warns her to use it wisely. Nothing prepares Angela for the journal’s power—when she pours her heart onto its pages her desires come true.

She tests the journal by conjuring a gnome, a unicorn, and a farting fairy and then uses it to stop the school bullies in their tracks. But the unintended consequences alienate her best friend and puts her favorite teacher in danger of losing her job.

After she shares her deepest desire of all—that her parents get back together—her adversary steals the journal, and Angela fears she will use it to bring mayhem to the entire school if she doesn’t get it back.

Out in the hallway, Billy Shipman pinned Zach to the wall by the front of his shirt. Zach’s feet weren’t even touching the ground. Everyone gave them a wide berth. No one wanted to become Billy’s next target. Clusters of students whispered to one another, and a few brave souls tried to inch past without attracting notice.

What had poor Zach done? Sometimes all it took was breathing in Billy’s space.

Billy reminded me of a baboon I once saw at the zoo. He had small eyes, a long nose that ended in flared nostrils, and a vicious snarl.

I whipped the journal out of my pack. Here was a chance to use its magic for good.

Billy Shipman is such a bully. He should get a taste of what it feels like to be bullied by someone bigger and stronger than him.

An angry yowling sound reached my ears as I quickly shoved the journal back in my pack so no one asked me about it. I scanned the hallway, but no one looked brave enough to have made the noise.

The outside doors flung open and all conversations stopped. I’d never seen the kid who came through the doors before. He wore biker boots, jeans, and a leather jacket with a T-shirt underneath. His wallet was hooked to his studded belt with a chain. If Billy Shipman was big, this kid was humongous.

“Hey Shipman. What’re you doing picking on a runt?”

Billy let go of Zach, who slid down the wall.

Once Zach’s feet touched ground, he bolted.

The big kid reached Billy and shoved him in the chest. Billy slammed into the wall.

“Where were you?” He grabbed Billy by the shirt and hefted him in the air, just like Billy had done to Zach. “We got together and waited, but you were a no show.”

Excited murmurs broke out from those who hadn’t escaped the building.

“Do you see that …?”

“Finally, Billy’s gettin’ it.”

“I—I c-c-can explain, Spike.” The color left Billy’s face.

Spike? What a name for the bully of the bully. It sounded like something you’d name your Pitbull.

Spike growled.

Maybe he was like a Pitbull gone bad.

His malice filled every crevice in the hallway. “No explanations. And no excuses.”

He pulled Billy off the wall, raised him even higher, and slammed him against it again. Billy’s head snapped back and banged the wall with a sickening thunk. Then Spike let go. Billy slid to the ground. He slumped against the wall, dazed.

A teacher poked his head outside the door. “Is there a problem here?”

Where had he been when Billy had Zach plastered against the wall?

Spike turned off his hostility, like someone flipped a switch, and the tension drained from the hall.

Billy shook his head and scrambled to his feet. “No problem. I tripped and fell.”

 

Copyright © 2018 by Liana Gardner

 

AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY
 
BOOK TRAILER


Praise for THE JOURNAL OF ANGELA ASHBY

“Gardner has created a likable character in Angela, who faces off with the class bully in defense of herself and her best friend. Alternately full of sass and seriousness, Angela quickly learns that writing in her new journalmay lead to some unintended consequences, some hilarious and some grave. An enjoyable tween romp about the familiar world of bullies mixed with a bit of magic, this one would be great for a class read or group discussion.” ―Seattle Book Review

“The Journal of Angela Ashby is a middle grade fiction by Liana Gardner and is perfectly written for the target audience. A combination of magic, childhood troubles, social messages, and the need to think before acting is prevalent, and a lesson well ingrained into the pages, There is some good tension building, injections of humour, and character development. Angela and Mallory make a great team, perfectly complementing each other in the way close friends do. This is certainly a book I will read with my son when he is older, as I think it instills some important lessons and values,much like the old 80’s and 90’s cartoons used to do. While the book itself has a clear beginning and end, there are hints that a sequel may follow, and it’s certainly something I would consider picking up. If you’re looking for a story of friendship, childhood problems, and a healthy sprinkling of magic in everyday life, then look no further.” ―K.J. Simmill, Award-Winning British Author

“The Journal of Angela Ashby by Liana Gardner is a charming story of action and consequence. Gardner presents her characters and their problems with an equal touch of magic and reality. This allows the message of the tale to come through while entertaining instead of preaching. Gardner does a great job of taking what could be a clichéd story and putting a few twists in it to keep it fresh and humorous.” ―Kris Moger, Readers’ Favorite

“The Journal of Angela Ashby is an engaging and fun coming-of-age story about a twelve-year-old girl who is suddenly the possessor of great power. I loved following as Angela began to appreciate her journal‘s powers and realized the importance of carefully considering everything she wished for.Throughout the story, Gardner addresses the issue of bullies and bullying, which is something all kids and most adults have to deal with at some point, and she shows how Angela learns to differentiate between solving the problem and descending into bullying behavior herself.Gardner also admirably addresses the stress and confusion felt by kids and tweens when their mom and dad get divorced. The Journal of Angela Ashby is a marvelous fantasy that brings up real-life issues without lowering the magic and fun potential for a moment, and Sam Shearon’s illustrations really make it all come alive most brilliantly.” ―Jack Magnus, Author  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Liana Gardner is the award-winning author of 7th Grade Revolution and the Misfit McCabeseries. Daughter of a rocket scientist and an artist, Liana combines the traits of both into a quirky yet pragmatic writer and in everything sees the story lurking beneath the surface. Engaged in a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Liana spends much of her time at home, but allows her imagination to take her wherever she wants to go.

She fostered her love of writing after reading Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and discovering she had agreat deal in common with the character Jo. The making up of stories, dramatic feelings, and a quick temper were enough for her to know she and Jo would have been kindred spirits.

Liana volunteers with high school students through the International Trade Education Programs (ITEP). ITEP unites business people and educators to prepare students for a meaningful place in the world of tomorrow. Working in partnership with industry and educators, ITEP helps young people “think globally and earn locally.”

 
PHOTO CONTENT FROM LIANA GARDNER

WEBSITE: http://lianagardner.com/
TWITTER: 
@lkgg  
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16959433.Liana_Gardner
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lianakgardner
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/liana.gardner/

Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter
 

– 1 Winner will receive an Award-winning 2017 MG, 7th Grade Revolution Swag (Mugs, Playing Cards, T-Shirts) by Liana Gardner.  
– 1 Winner will receive a $25 Dollar PayPal/Amazon Gift Card.

 

ENDS: NOVEMBER 13, 2018
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Comments

  1. Kate Sarsfield says

    October 23, 2018 at 9:19 am

    The last and only time I remember dressing up for Halloween was almost 40 years ago; I was Fred Flinstone & my little sister was Wilma.

  2. Sara Zielinski says

    October 23, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I can’t remember the last halloween costume I wore, I am not big on costumes.

  3. Rita Wray says

    October 23, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I’ve never worn a Halloween costume.

  4. Danielle Hammelef says

    October 23, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I wore Wonder Woman costume last year.

  5. BookLady says

    October 24, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    I was a witch for Halloween last year.

  6. Ron Pratt says

    October 25, 2018 at 9:42 am

    Last year Halloween costume: John Lasseter of Pixar.
    Naturally, no one knew who I was supposed to be.

  7. Liana Gardner says

    October 27, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing The Journal of Angela Ashby and the trailer with your followers. It is much appreciated.

    Last time I dressed for Halloween (last time I was going to the office for Halloween), I dressed as a swashbuckling pirate.

  8. Liana Gardner says

    October 27, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    Oops. Forgot to mention… I LOVE your header. I am a dschshund lover from way back.

  9. Beth T. says

    November 1, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    We used to have elaborate group costumes at my last job. I think the final one I remember was dressing up as a prisoner, which was a little to “on the nose” shall we say? Morale was low and we decorated our department as a huge prison cell.

  10. Karley Moore says

    November 4, 2018 at 1:59 am

    I was a Witch for Halloween last year. Thanks for the giveaway!

  11. shelly peterson says

    November 4, 2018 at 9:16 am

    I was a witch for Halloween last year.

  12. jaime minter says

    November 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Pippy Longstockings several years ago for a contest at work.

  13. Penny Olson says

    November 6, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    I was a vampire this Halloween past. Thanks.

  14. Debbie P says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:05 am

    I dressed up as a hippie this year.

  15. Anne says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:47 am

    I think it was scrubs, a lab coat and a stethoscope and maybe 15 years ago.

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