Jun 022012
Here is the cover of Author Kimberley Griffiths Little’s new middle grade book, coming out in 2013.
Isn’t it beautiful? I love Kimberley’s books and I am very excited to read this new book coming out in 2013.
Kimberley also wants everyone to celebrate this new cover release with her, by giving away 9…NINE of her books!!!
She has a contest going on for two weeks at her blog.
Here is what you could win.She is giving away…
Three copies of her book: The Healing Spell
Critically acclaimed
author Kimberley Griffiths Little brings to life a sweeping and
heartfelt story set against the lush backdrop of the bayou.Twelve-year-old
Livie is living with a secret and it’s crushing her. She knows she is
responsible for her mother’s coma, but she can’t tell anyone. It’s up to
her to find a way to wake her momma up.Stuck in the middle of
three sisters, hiding a forbidden pet alligator, and afraid to
disappoint her daddy, whom she loves more than anyone else, Livie
struggles to find her place within her own family as she learns about
the powers of faith and redemption. Livie’s powerful, emotional, and
sometimes humorous story will stay with readers long after the last line
is read.
author Kimberley Griffiths Little brings to life a sweeping and
heartfelt story set against the lush backdrop of the bayou.Twelve-year-old
Livie is living with a secret and it’s crushing her. She knows she is
responsible for her mother’s coma, but she can’t tell anyone. It’s up to
her to find a way to wake her momma up.Stuck in the middle of
three sisters, hiding a forbidden pet alligator, and afraid to
disappoint her daddy, whom she loves more than anyone else, Livie
struggles to find her place within her own family as she learns about
the powers of faith and redemption. Livie’s powerful, emotional, and
sometimes humorous story will stay with readers long after the last line
is read.
Three Copies of her book: Circle of Secrets
Critically acclaimed
author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship
and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush
backdrop of the Louisiana bayou.After her mother walked out on
Shelby Jayne and her dad, Shelby thought she’d never speak to her mamma
again. But with her dad leaving the country for work, it turns out she
doesn’t have a choice: Shelby has to move back into her mamma’s house,
deep in the heart of the Louisiana bayou.Her new classmates
tease and torment her, so Shelby’s relieved to finally find a friend in
Gwen, a mysterious girl who lives alone on the bayou. But Shelby can’t
help wondering if Gwen has something to do with the puzzling messages
she finds hidden in the blue bottle tree behind her house. The only
person who might be able to explain is her mamma — but Shelby’s not
ready to ask. Not yet. It may take a brush with something from the
beyond to help Shelby see that the power to put her own ghosts to rest
is within her reach.
author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship
and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush
backdrop of the Louisiana bayou.After her mother walked out on
Shelby Jayne and her dad, Shelby thought she’d never speak to her mamma
again. But with her dad leaving the country for work, it turns out she
doesn’t have a choice: Shelby has to move back into her mamma’s house,
deep in the heart of the Louisiana bayou.Her new classmates
tease and torment her, so Shelby’s relieved to finally find a friend in
Gwen, a mysterious girl who lives alone on the bayou. But Shelby can’t
help wondering if Gwen has something to do with the puzzling messages
she finds hidden in the blue bottle tree behind her house. The only
person who might be able to explain is her mamma — but Shelby’s not
ready to ask. Not yet. It may take a brush with something from the
beyond to help Shelby see that the power to put her own ghosts to rest
is within her reach.
Kimberley Griffiths Little’s haunting and
powerful tale brings one girl’s attempt to grapple with family,
friendship, and forgiveness to beautiful, vivid life.
Three ARCs of When the Butterflies Came, to bloggers who post about this cover reveal!!
Everybody thinks Tara Doucet has the perfect life. But in reality,
Tara’s life is anything but perfect: Her dear Grammy Claire has just
passed away, her mother is depressed and distant, and she and her sister
Riley can’t seem to agree on anything. But when mysterious and dazzling
butterflies begin to follow her around after Grammy Claire’s funeral,
Tara just knows in her heart that her grandmother has left her one final
mystery to solve.
Tara’s life is anything but perfect: Her dear Grammy Claire has just
passed away, her mother is depressed and distant, and she and her sister
Riley can’t seem to agree on anything. But when mysterious and dazzling
butterflies begin to follow her around after Grammy Claire’s funeral,
Tara just knows in her heart that her grandmother has left her one final
mystery to solve.
A strange butler shows up to take Tara and Riley to Grammy Claire’s
house, where Tara finds a stack of keys and detailed letters from Grammy
Claire herself. Note by note, Tara learns unexpected truths about her
grandmother’s life. As the letters grow more ominous and the keys more
difficult to decipher, Tara realizes that the secrets she must uncover
could lead to mortal danger. And when Tara and Riley are swept away to
the beautiful island of Chuuk to hear their grandmother’s will, Tara
discovers the most shocking truth of all — one that will change her life
forever.
house, where Tara finds a stack of keys and detailed letters from Grammy
Claire herself. Note by note, Tara learns unexpected truths about her
grandmother’s life. As the letters grow more ominous and the keys more
difficult to decipher, Tara realizes that the secrets she must uncover
could lead to mortal danger. And when Tara and Riley are swept away to
the beautiful island of Chuuk to hear their grandmother’s will, Tara
discovers the most shocking truth of all — one that will change her life
forever.
From Kimberley Griffiths Little comes a magical, breathtaking mystery full of loss and love, family and faith.
Here is the link to her blog! Go and enter now!
2 Responses to “Cover Reveal for When The Butterflies Came a 2013 middle grade book with Scholastic and a Nine book giveaway in celebration!”
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That’s an awesome giveaway. I’ve got all her books, and can’t wait for this new one!
Thank you SO much for the huge shout-out, ladies, about my new book cover! Happy Weekend!!! xoxo, Kimberley