Victoria E Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson

Gebundenes Buch

The Big Dream

Middle-Grade Fiction

Beschreibung

The Big Dream - The Crow's Tales Series (Book 2) "Holy Ravioli! The police are forming a special unit to investigate thieving birds in my hometown, and even though I'm only twelve years old, I can't shake the vision of myself behind bars in an orange jumpsuit! We've got to stop Ralph before it's too late!" The small city of Riverside is buzzing with excitement as the spectacular remote-controlled car race approaches. For Brandon, this is the chance to make his dream come true and prove himself to the world. But with distractions at every turn, including a pesky English assignment and a mysterious bird thief, will he be able to stay focused and build his winning car in time? With the help of his family, friends, and pet crow, Ralph, Brandon sets out on a journey of hard work and determination. But as the race draws closer, a special unit of the police is formed to investigate the bird thefts, leaving Brandon worried about his fate. Can he raise the funds, construct a victorious speedster, and win the race before time runs out? The Big Dream is the second book in The Crow's Tales series, a thrilling action-adventure about chasing your dreams and never giving up. If you loved the heartwarming story of The Million Dollar Race, the suspense of The Vanderbeekers On the Road by Karina Yan Glaser, or the humor in How To Win A Slime War by Mae Respicio, you'll love this book! Don't wait, read now, and DREAM BIG! Perfect for boys and girls 8-12. Bonus! Teacher Reading Resources Included. Don't forget to read The Bird Caper! Book 1 of THE CROW'S TALES, a 3-book series. Exciting stories with wholesome values from award-winning authors Victoria E. Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson. REVIEWS: THE BIG DREAM-The Crow's Tales (Book 2) "A heartwarming tale with an engaging premise and satisfying conclusion." -Kirkus Review "A compelling adventure full of birds, cars - and big dreams! A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!" -The Wishing Shelf Book Awards "A delightful read, with a surprising, unexpected twist at the end." -5 Stars Readers' Choice

Autor

Victoria E. Pannell, a middle-grade fiction author, grew up in southern New Jersey. She graduated from Rowan with degrees in English and teaching and has tons of experience in public affairs and communications. At 73, she co-wrote and self-published her first book, "The Big Dream," in December 2023. It was a Readers' Choice Book Awards finalist and won the Wishing Shelf Book Awards' Red Ribbon Award. She went on to co-author The Bird Caper, which received the 2024 GOLD award in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the prestigious indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, GOLD in the Literary Titan Book Award, Finalist in the Reader's Views, and received five stars from the Readers' Favorite Book Reviews. The book receives praise for its modern style and relatable message that resonates with children worldwide. She writes with her husband, Thorir Sigfusson, and the duo writes under the pen name Pannell & Sigfusson. They are working on book three in The Crow's Tales Series. Victoria is a member of SCBWI, the American Library Association (ALA), the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Vptswriters
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Altersempfehlung: 8 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 467g
• ISBN-13: 9781964064055
• ISBN-10: 1964064058
• Artikelnr.: 73609739