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Friday, February 12
Read 6 Chapters of the Award-winning Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story for Free! (for ages 7-10)
by
Linda Thieman
on Fri 12 Feb 2010 07:55 AM CST
Now You Can Read 6 Chapters of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story for Free!
 Now
you can read six chapters of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story for free! Yes, that's half the book and it includes all the pictures from the first half of the book.
No
special software is needed. It's a pdf file that you can read with any
version of Adobe. It doesn't cost you anything and we don't collect your email address!
To read Chapters 1 through 6, click here!
 Mom’s Choice Awards® has named the Katie & Kimble series among the best in family-friendly media,
products and services. Winner: Juvenile Books Series.
[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.
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
Click here to order the instant download editions.
Thursday, February 11
Visit the Katie & Kimble YouTube Channel! #Giveaway
by
Linda Thieman
on Thu 11 Feb 2010 05:13 AM CST
Visit the Katie
& Kimble YouTube Channel!
 See the giveaway below!
Here's something fun to do!
Visit the Katie & Kimble YouTube channel!
On
the Katie & Kimble YouTube channel, you can watch a lot of fun
videos. One is 6-year-old Ki doing her review of the first four
chapters of Katie &
Kimble: A Ghost Story! Another is the Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story trailer.
More
videos include music from Hanukah, like many different versions of The
Dreidel Song. My favorite is a 3-year-old boy who stops in the middle
of The Dreidel Song and starts singing Jingle Bells! His dad tells him
no, so just like that, he switches back to The Dreidel Song! It's very
cute!
I've also added different people playing Graceful Ghost on
the piano. It's such a beautiful song, so sad and sweet, and it always
reminds me of Kimble.
 And as a special treat, I've included a
personal favorite - Charlie Bit My Finger. This video has been watched
by 140 million people. You'll see why - it's actually very funny!
Enjoy your visit to the Katie & Kimble Channel!
And don't forget to check out the 3 blogs that are having giveaways of the Katie & Kimble books to help us celebrate our new Mom's Choice Award®.
Café of Dreams
*ends 2/14
Happily Blended
*ends 2/15
The Homeschool Messenger
*ends 2/22
Wednesday, February 10
Mom Bloggers Review Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story for ages 7-10
by
Linda Thieman
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 05:00 AM CST
Mom Bloggers Review Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story
Here you can read reviews of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story
(a chapter book for ages 7-10) written by some wonderful mom bloggers.
See what moms are thinking about this Mom's Choice Awards®-winning chapter book series by
children's book author Linda Thieman!
[Reading Level 3, 280L, for ages 7-10]
1) The Homeschool Messenger (Susieqtpie’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“...It
is 106 pages of pure fictional fun! Don't let the Ghost Story title
keep your young ones from reading the book. It isn't a scary book!
Katie moves to a new town with her family and discovers a kindred
spirit! She goes on a quest that is engaging and heartfelt!”
2) Moomette's Magnificents (Cindi’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“...make sure to add this charming mystery book to your child’s reading list....!”
3) The Post-it Place (Jyl’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“...a
book that will keep children engaged and wanting to know more. It isn’t
frightening at all, so no worries that your child won’t be able to
sleep at night; it is just fun, excitement and a little suspense.”
4) From Melissa's Desk (Melissa’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story) [This website has been taken down.]
“I recommend this fabulously written book to all children ages 7-10!”
5) 'Deal'ectible Mommies (Candace’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“Not
only is Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story a fun read, it allows Milla
and me to have some precious time together every night before bed. She
makes a point every night to bring me the book and curiously awaits the
next adventure!”
6) Homeschool Buzz Reviews (Kathy’s review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story)
“Kimble
is so pleasant you quickly forget she's really a ghost!... Another
spunky character is Katie's dog, Twinkle; her ever present, playful
English sheepdog is very appealing.”
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
Click here to order the instant download editions.
©2009-2010 by Linda Thieman
Tuesday, February 9
Bloggers Celebrate Katie & Kimble Award with Giveaways
by
Linda Thieman
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 05:46 AM CST
Bloggers Celebrate Katie & Kimble Award with Giveaways
Mom’s Choice Awards® has named the Katie & Kimble series among the best in family-friendly media,
products and services.
To help us celebrate, several blogger friends of ours are giving away one set each of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story and Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish.
You can find the contests and directions on how to enter them here:
Café of Dreams
*ends 2/14
Happily Blended
*ends 2/15
The Homeschool Messenger
*ends 2/22
We'd also like to thank The Children's and Teens' Book Connection for their coverage of the Mom's Choice Awards® announcement.
Monday, February 8
Katie & Kimble Receives Mom's Choice Award for Kids' Book Series!
by
Linda Thieman
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 05:00 AM CST
Katie & Kimble Receives Mom's Choice Award® for Kids' Book Series!
Mom’s Choice Awards® has named the Katie & Kimble (A Ghost Story) series by Iowa author Linda Thieman among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. The MCA is an annual competition known for establishing the benchmark of excellence in these areas.
When the great flu pandemic struck America’s shores in 1918, it took with it an estimated 675,000 men, women and children.
In her imaginative first book in the award-winning chapter book series, Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story, author Linda Thieman follows one of the young victims, named Kimble, and her nine-year-old friend, Katie, who just moved into Kimble’s old house.
Though ghostly in its viewpoint, the story does not fit into its genre’s stereotype. Rather, Thieman’s ghost is a funny, adventuresome little girl who not only helps Katie, but receives help from her friend in return.
Written to inspire the 7- to 10-year-old set, Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story is an educational adventure for the parental set, too, giving insight into the worldwide pandemic, Kimble’s Jewish customs, and even a bit about the supernatural.
Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.
For information on the awards program and the honorees, visit MomsChoiceAwards.com
Sunday, February 7
Madeline, age 8, Reviews Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish, Book 2 in the chapter book series for ages 7-10
by
Linda Thieman
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 05:00 AM CST
Madeline, age 8, Reviews Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (Book 2)
 Katie and Kimble: The Magic Wish
Linda Thieman
Pale Silver Rainplop Press (2008)
ISBN 978097439629
Reviewed by Madeline McElroy (age 8) for Reader Views
“Katie and Kimble: The Magic Wish” by Linda Thieman is the second book
in this series about Katie and Kimble I have read. They are fun and
easy for the reader to follow. I really like these books about friends
because they always have a happy ending and make me feel good. I liked
both books equally well.
This is a story about two girls named Katie and Kimble. Katie is eating
a box of Magic Wishes for breakfast and finds a coupon inside the box
that says “good for one free wish.” Every time Kimble holds up the
coupon and looks on the back of it, it says different messages. The
last time they turned it over it read the wish will only last for two
days.
Katie and Kimble kept trying to think what they would like to wish for.
Katie wished that Kimble could be human for two days because Kimble was
a ghost. Kimble agreed on the wish. Kimble was scared but she knew it
would be fun. When Mrs. Russell saw Kimble was a human she was so
happy. Mr. Russell did not know about Kimble yet.
When Mr. Russell got home from grocery shopping they had a talk about
Kimble being in the Russell family. It was Mr. Russell’s choice. He
agreed that Kimble could be in their family for two days. Katie was
glad her dad said yes.
Kimble was starving while she was human. But after she ate lunch she
got sick and threw up on the garage, but she was fine after. When the
day had come that Kimble was going to turn back into a ghost they were
all sad to see Kimble go. When Kimble had disappeared Katie was sad and
ran to her mom and hugged her.
Katie went into the garage and looked at the scratch on her bike. Mr.
Russell walked into the garage to see what Katie was doing. Mr. Russell
told Katie to come inside because he had a surprise that would cheer
her up. Katie closed her eyes and when she opened them, there in front
of her was a picture of Katie and Kimble that really made Katie happy.
But, part of her was still sad that she may never see Kimble again.
“Katie and Kimble: The Magic Wish” by Linda Thieman is the second book
in this series about Katie and Kimble I have read. They are fun and
easy for the reader to follow. I really like these books about friends
because they always have a happy ending and make me feel good. I liked
both books equally well.
Read Madeline's review of Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story, book 1 in the chapter book series, here.
Katie & Kimble: The Magic Wish (290L) picks up where Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story
left off. Katie's dad, Mr. Russell, still doesn't know about Kimble.
But he's going to find out soon! What will the girls tell him? And
how will they tell him? "Hi, Daddy, this is my friend, Kimble. She's
a ghost!" That doesn't really work too well, if you know what I mean. How will Mr. Russell react?
Fun Katie & Kimble Hint: On the sidebars, click on the yellow stripes for a little surprise or two!
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
Click here to order the instant download editions.
[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.
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