November is National Family Literacy Month. Linda Thieman, the author of the Katie & Kimble series, along with 3 other authors and 3 mom/book bloggers, is sponsoring the Tweet for Literacy campaign. We are giving away literacy-related prizes through the end of November. Click here to enter.Here you can read reviews of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story (a chapter book for ages 7-10) written by some wonderful mom bloggers and one great girl. See what moms are thinking about this new chapter book series by children's book author Linda Thieman!
[Reading Level 3, 280L, for ages 7-10]
1) Rave & Review (Leanne's review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story takes you to traditionally spooky locations and situations but does so in a lighthearted way that is anything but scary even for young readers.... I really like[d] that the book was about something very different than I had seen before and the opportunities were huge to engage in good discussions with your kids ... about the topics brought up in the book.”
2) She Scribes (Kimberly's review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“This is not really a "Ghost" story, per se, but more so a story about friendship and having that special bond with someone. It has a lot of funny parts in it, too."
3) Mom's Most Wanted (Stefanie's review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“I was fortunate enough to receive Linda Thieman’s book, Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story. My son was home when it arrived. He is 7 years old and an avid reader. As soon as he got it in his hands, he sat down on the couch and didn’t stop reading it until he was finished. He absolutely loved the book. I thought that since he had read it and loved it so much, I had to read it.... The book is extremely well-written and is easy to follow for a child, as well as an adult. I think I loved the book as much as my son did!... I feel it should be a must-read for every school."
4) Pink & Posh (Jeri's review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“Throughout this story as well as its sequel, Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish, the girls work together to solve puzzles and mysteries that kept my daughter and even myself ready to find out the endings. But, don’t let the “ghost” titles fool you. These books are light-hearted and fun and are not at all based on fear. We had a blast reading this series together.... My daughter is 6, and may be a little younger than most Katie & Kimble fans, but she is super excited to see if there will be a third story in this wonderful set of books for young mystery lovers.”
[From Linda: Yes, there will be. Book 3 is called Katie & Kimble: The Golden Door and it will be available in early 2010.]
5) Katrina, 8, Reviews Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story for ages 7-10
"Katie & Kimble is a very honest book with a lot of friendship and truth."
Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story (Book 1 in the series) and Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (Book 2 in the series) are available here:
Paperback version: $5.95
Click here to order Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story!
Click here to order Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (Book 2)!
Instant download version: $2.48
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[Reading Level 3, 280L, for ages 7-10]
Nine-year-old Katie Russell and her family look normal. But the Russells don't know they are living with Kimble, the ghost of a ten-year-old girl. That is, until Katie discovers Kimble and the two of them set off on a quest to find out what happened to Kimble's mother.
Nine-year-old Katie Russell and her family look normal. But the Russells don't know they are living with Kimble, the ghost of a ten-year-old girl. That is, until Katie discovers Kimble and the two of them set off on a quest to find out what happened to Kimble's mother.
