 Welcome to the Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble Book Blog Tour! The tour is taking place in the months of December and January. There will be three prizes of a $50 gift card to Amazon. One for the most comments on a blog post, one for a random commentor on one blog, and one for the most creative post.
So hop on over to the blogs listed below, on or after the date of their posting and comment. You could have $50 to spend on anything you want on Amazon. Away we go! January 31 - Stop Forty-seven | Interview - The last and final stop on the blog tour! Thanks for some great questions, Book Nerd! Find out what my favorite gadget is in the Noah Zarc Universe. http://booknerdsacrossamerica.blogspot.com January 30 - Stop Forty-six | Review - "This is a wild ride from the word "Go". I totally recommend this book to kids and adults, alike who enjoy falling into the pages of a book and being swept away in a world created just for them to enjoy. Great book!" http://lotsocats100-fascinatingbooks.blogspot.com/ January 27 - Stop Forty-five | Review - "If I had read this book at age 10, I think it would have made me love SF just as much as reading Asimov did. If you like the non-stop action and humor of Rick Riordan’s Olympians books, I think you’ll also like Noah Zarc." http://sherahart.blogspot.com January 24 - Stop Forty-three and Forty-four | Review - A nice review, posted in two places. "I LOVED IT! Noah Zarc Mammoth Trouble is an excellent middle grade adventure that keeps the reader on the edge of his/her seat." http://lovez2read.blogspot.com and http://btweenprose.blogspot.com January 19 - Stop Forty-two | Review - "The characters were diverse and fun, the plot was intriguing, and the writing was very good. I would, overall, say this was a fantastic and fun middle grade novel." http://bookishlybloggers.blogspot.com January 17 - Stop Forty-one | Review - A fun, acrostic review. "There are a lot of great things to love about this book" http://www.cegesmith.com January 16 - Stop Forty | Review - "This book was fun! I rarely read sci-fi or books with characters that are twelve, but I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this book." http://cleanteenfiction.blogspot.com January 14 - Stop Thirty-nine | Interview - Find out what I really think of the possibility of time-travel, and the all important question, "Vanilla or chocolate ice-cream?" http://riteshkala.wordpress.com January 14 - Stop Thirty-eight | Review - "The story of Noah Zarc, although set in a science fiction world is really a thriller, and I can say that the action never stops!" http://riteshkala.wordpress.com January 11 - Stop Thirty-seven | Review - "The plot is compelling and has surprising depth. And the characters are fully developed with none of the stereotyping that plagues so many kids’ action stories." http://www.achilleseffect.com January 11 - Stop Thirty-six | Review - The awesome Karen Pokras Toz and I swapped reviews today. You can see my review of her book Nate Rocks the World on my blog, and see what she had to say about Noah Zarc on hers: http://kptoz.blogspot.com January 7 - Stop Thirty-five | Review - "This book was totally delightful. While it is a children’s book, middle-grade, to be exact, I enjoyed every minute of it." http://www.simplistik.org/ January 6 - Stop Thirty-four | Review - "This is a great book for middle grade boys who just can't get enough of futuristic reads..." http://beautyandthearmageddon.blogspot.com January 6 - Stop Thirty-three | Review - Someone really understands who the target market is for the book: "Young readers will find themselves glued to the pages as Noah and his siblings begin the journey to save their father from the Ice Age and to rescue their kidnapped mother." http://bookemadventures.blogspot.com January 4 - Stop Thirty-two | Review - I love being mentioned along with the excellent Rick Riordan. "If You Like Percy Jackson, try Noah Zarc. Time Travel Action Adventure Series (and the Physics of Time Travel)" http://www.pragmaticmom.com January 4 - Stop Thirty-one | Review - "I thought Noah Zarc was an excellent reader for young minds. I loved how the story unfolded, drawing the reader into the world of the Zarcs." http://www.madmoosemama.blogspot.com January 3 - Stop Thirty | Interview - Find out just what the heck is going on with Noah's face on the cover, and get a sneak peek at the cover for the sequel, Noah Zarc: Cataclysm. http://sugarpeach.wordpress.com January 1 - Stop Twenty-Nine | Review - A fun review at the Book Reaper. "Okay Noah, being a kid with no legs and having to do all that you did in this book. I feel bad. Not for you but for myself. I get angry for getting up to do the dishes." http://bookreaper.blogspot.com December 30 - Stop Twenty-Eight | Review - "This book was totally delightful. While it is a children’s book, middle-grade, to be exact, I enjoyed every minute of it." http://www.simplistik.org December 29 - Stop Twenty-Seven | Review - Maybe we've got a new science fiction fan. "I normally do not read science fiction, but I think Noah Zarc may have changed my mind about the genre just a little." http://krazybooklady.blogspot.com December 27 - Stop Twenty-Six | Review - Despite finding some typos--will they never die?--the reviewer still liked it the story. "...the story is interesting. The climax had just the right amount of action and suspense." http://sugarpeach.wordpress.com December 22 - Stop Twenty-five | Interview - This time I get interviewed, and I spill the beans about what Noah's name started out as. Hint, it ryhmes with Japheth (well kind of). http://manda-b.blogspot.com December 22 - Stop Twenty-Four | Interview - Another fun interview of Noah himself. This kid's a trip. Find out which he prefers, life on Mars, Earth or in outer space. http://blogonlinerandom.blogspot.com December 21 - Stop Twenty-Three | Review - "With unexpected twists in the plot, the addition of a brilliant cave girl, parallels to Star Wars and The Hitchhiker’s Guide, this was a book that I could not put down! I read it in two days and enjoyed it thoroughly!" http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com December 20 - Stop Twenty-two | Review - There seems to be a theme in these reviews, "This was a surprisingly good read! I was a little hesitant at first because it's not something I would typically read. Especially it being more for a younger audience, but I was pleasantly surprised." http://drowning-in-books.blogspot.com December 19 - Stop Twenty-one | Review - Another fun review. "I loved this story! It was fresh and fast paced..." http://wwwburiedinbooks.blogspot.com December 19 - Stop Twenty | Review - I love that she went into this pretty sure she wasn't going to like the book, and ended up liking it quite a bit. Also she's got a couple of cool Noah Zarc themed recipies like "Mars Punch" to round out her post. www.mydevotionalthoughts.com December 18 - Stop Nineteen | Interview - A fun interview in which I answer the all important question: dogs or cats? http://thebookscapereport.blogspot.com December 18 - Stop Eighteen | Review - Another fun review (I love the photos she sprinkled throughout). "The story's extremely well written and I recommend this book to kids,parents & teachers. It's the perfect novel for middle graders and I believe it would make a great lesson in school!" http://www.kindleandme.com December 17 - Stop Seventeen | Review - This blogger mommy is always on the lookout for new reads. "This is a definite hidden gem for young and old alike. Be sure to get your little ones reading this whether it takes bribery to get them to look at a book, or, they have read your entire local library and they need new options!" mommybookpicks.blogspot.com December 15 - Stop Sixteen | Review - A most excellent and detailed review. Followed by another great review by the blogger's ten-year-old son! I love it! "This was a fascinating story full of wonder and adventure, which I find surprising considering the fact that I normally don't like books that my dad recommends." http://www.christophergodsoe.com December 14 - Stop Fifteen | Review - Another really nice review. (There are some fantastic people out there.) "It was interesting and fun, and I enjoyed every word of it." http://thebookscapereport.blogspot.com December 14 - Stop Fourteen | Review - Love this line from today's review: "Noah is your average twelve-year-old kid... except that instead of playing sports or video games, he flies space ships and time travels and saves extinct marmosets." http://manda-b.blogspot.com December 12 - Stop Thirteen | Interview - My take on self-publishing for a middle grade audience, and thoughts on adapting Biblical stories for a modern audience. http://www.susankayequinn.com December 12 - Stop Twelve | Review - I got such a kick out of this review. She was by far the most enthusiastic review to date. Check it out and see if she puts a smile on your face too. http://karlacc-bookaddict.blogspot.com December 12 - Stop Eleven | Interview - This blogger really had me thinking. Find out what I mean when I say a story should be "epic." http://beautyandthearmageddon.blogspot.com December 9 - Stop Ten | Interview - The writing coach is back with some more interview questions. Find out what I think is the most important element that makes a good story (hint it has to do with things blowing up.) http://mywritingandeditingcoach.blogspot.com/ December 8 - Stop Nine | Review - Another really nice review, from a science nerd like me (no offence meant.) She also discovered one of the hidden easter eggs in the story: http://stefanides.wordpress.com December 8 - Stop Eight | Interview - Noah Zarc, Jr. is interviewed on subjects ranging from his favorite animals to his favorite movies (Star Wars or Star Trek). A shipload of fun: http://triciakristufek.wordpress.com December 7 - Stop Seven | Review - A detailed summary (contains some spoilers) and review of Noah Zarc. "Noah Zarc proved to be a delightful read overall." Have a look: http://jasonbeineke.wordpress.com December 6 - Stop Six | Interview - As you read this interview you will learn about my twin brother, Chip, and how he impacted my writing career: http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com December 5 - Stop Five | Interview - First interview for the tour. Find out just what all those animals on the ARC are eating. http://thecrookedword.blogspot.com December 4 - Stop Four | Review - Oh man, there's nothing better than getting an awesome review from an amazing kid! Take a look. Seems like a young man that's going places: http://kidsnbooksdonna.blogspot.com December 3 - Stop Three | Review - A fun review from Nancy over at Tumbling Books. "...this book was totally entertaining! I read most of it in just one sitting." Read the whole review here: http://tumblingbooks.blogspot.com December 2 - Stop Two | Review - An Editing Coach uses Noah Zarc to illustrate a literary archetype, the Coming of Age story. Have a read: http://mywritingandeditingcoach.blogspot.com December 1 - First up! | Review - A great review by Mrs. Duff at Oelwein Middle School. She sounds like a fantastic teacher. Check it out: http://spottoread.blogspot.com |