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Book Review: Far From Agrabah by Aisha Saeed + GIVEAWAY!

April 17, 2019 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review, Giveaways Leave a Comment

Book Review Far From Agrabah

I received this free book for review from Disney Books in exchange for an honest review. I was not told what to say, I was not paid to write this review and all the opinions expressed are my own.  This giveaway was also sponsored by Disney Books. Thank you! I thought Far From Agrabah was ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 17, 2019 11:44 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review, Giveaways | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Giveaway, Hardcover, Instagram Review, Young Adult
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A Dog’s Purpose Movie Giveaway!

May 2, 2017 By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways 11 Comments

A Dog's Purpose Giveaway Book Movie

I'm so excited about the giveaway I have for you guys!  I just barely started reading this book and I like the story telling from the dog's perspective.  A Dog's Purpose starts with a puppy and his family who are rescued.  The narration was a little cheesy at first (they are puppies so I guess that ... Read More »

 Posted on: May 2, 2017 1:37 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways |
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Book Review: The Magnificent Glass Globe by N. R. Bergeson + Giveaway

April 4, 2017 By Jessica Filed Under: Blog Tour, Book Review, Giveaways Leave a Comment

Book Review Magnificent Glass Globe N R Bergeson

The Magnificent Glass Globe is a delightful book about the magic of travel.  Although the main character, Mary, travels instantly with a magic globe, the real magic lies in the people she meets, the animals she helps, and the beauty of the world around us.  And that magic is available to us all.

I admired Mary's ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 4, 2017 1:54 am By Jessica Filed Under: Blog Tour, Book Review, Giveaways | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, eARC, Instagram Review, Middle Grade
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The Jungle Book Giveaway + Free Activity Worksheet Downloads

August 26, 2016 By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways 23 Comments

Disney Jungle Book Free Activity Worksheet Download

The Jungle Book
Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 26, 2016 8:59 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways |
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Miss Peregrine’s Tote Bag Giveaway

July 7, 2016 By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways 13 Comments

Miss Peregrines Home Peculiar Children Giveaway

I have a fun giveaway for you! And it's open Internationally!! Win this cute tote bag from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and two posters that feature the characters from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and it's sequel, Hollow City.  There are lots of ways to enter in the widget below and you ... Read More »

 Posted on: July 7, 2016 10:06 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Giveaways |
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