Luminescence by Braden Bell – Countdown to Summer 2014

7 days until summer!

 

Braden Bell was the least-stable, lowest-achieving middle school student in the history of civilization. He shocked every former teacher by eventually earning both a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in theatre. A middle school teacher by day and a parent by night, he is around middle-grade mayhem 24/7. He teaches choir and directs plays, but whether he fights evil evenings and weekends is something he cannot disclose. Braden lives with his wife and children on a quiet, tree-lined lot outside of Nashville, TN. He is the author of THE KINDLING, PENUMBRAS, LUMINESCENCE, and also wrote THE ROAD SHOW.

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LDSWBR: What book or movie reminds you of summer?

BRADEN: This is cheating a bit since it’s TV shows. But, several years ago, my wife and I spent a very happy summer watching “All Creatures Great and Small.” That was pre-streaming, back when you had to have dvds mailed to your house via Netflix, so we’d watch a few episodes, send the disc in, get the next one and so on. Then, there was the summer we introduced our older children to quality 80s shows such as “The A-Team” and “MacGuyver.” They are gone on missions now, and so those are really cherished memories.

LDSWBR: Do you hike during the summer? If so, where is your favorite place to hike?

BRADEN: Goodness, no. I expend enormous amount of effort avoiding hiking or anything like it. I do like to work in my yard. Does that count?

LDSWBR: What is the best book you’ve read so far this year?

BRADEN: Mile 21 by Sarah Dunster. It won the Whitney (deservedly), so everyone knows about it now, but I read it way back in January.

LDSWBR: Thank you, Braden!

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SEAGULL BOOK | BARNES & NOBLE | AMAZON | GOODREADS

Determined to rescue their favorite teacher, Conner, Lexa, and Melanie confront their worst fears and use their powers in unexpected ways to defeat Lady Nightwing, the treacherous Darkhand leader. But when the trio makes a terrible choice to save Dr. Timberi, their powers may not be enough to keep everyone alive. A thrilling conclusion to the Middle School Magic series!

List your favorite “classic” TV shows. Ready? Go! (Gilligan’s Island, Mr. Ed, The Fall Guy…)

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**Book Prizes (as of 6/14/14 – more to be added to this list!)**

• Unraveled by Julie Daines (signed paperback)
• Any book by A.L. Sowards (choice of paperback or Kindle version)
• An autographed copy of any one Sarah M. Eden book of the winner’s choice
• Chances Are by Traci Hunter Abramson (signed/personalized paperback)
• Choice of The Inventor’s Secret (hardback or paperback) or The Avatar Battle (hardback or audio CD) by Chad Morris (signed copy)
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• Glimmering Light by Margot Hovley (personalized paperback or Kindle)
• Before the Clock Strikes Thirty by Aubrey Mace (personalized paperback)
• Tulips and Treason by Tristi Pinkston (personalized paperback)
• Luminescence by Braden Bell