About the Book
Title: The Shadow of Atlantis (Shadows From the Past, Book 1)
Author: Wendy Leighton-Porter
Year Published: 2012
Publisher: Mauve Square Publishing
Pages: 196
Recommended Age: 8+
Summary (Amazon):
Ten-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot have no idea why their parents have disappeared, but a mysterious old book which had belonged to their father holds the answer… and so begins an unusual quest to discover the truth.
Together with Max, their remarkable Tonkinese cat, and Charlie from next door, the children embark on an epic adventure, travelling back in time to the lost city of Atlantis. Once there, however, they soon run into problems.
Can they save the people of Atlantis from the disaster which is about to destroy their land forever?
And will they find their way back to the safety of their own time before it’s too late?
The Buzz
“Shadows of Atlantis is a well-written story with a collection of likable main characters, a solid plot line, snippets of educational facts about a historically important location and event, and, is filled with mystery, magic, and suspense. This book grabbed me at the prologue and had me hooked until the end.” ~ Mother Daughter Book Reviews, 5 Stars
“… Shadow of Atlantis is an imaginative tale that will draw children in right from the get go. The characters are deftly and warmly established, and Wendy shows a sure touch in enabling these characters to interact in a fun but believable fashion, each playing their own part in the plot’s development….” ~ 5-Star review from John C., Amazon US
“The author makes the legend of Atlantis (and also the story of the Minotaur in the second book) so accessible to kids and in such an imaginative way. My daughter loved the children’s characters and also the comical, lovable cat Max and his ability to help the characters out during times of strife! We will be looking out for future books from this author for sure. A really enjoyable adventure for kids and highly recommended…” ~ 5-Star review from A. Bradshaw, Amazon US
“This story will draw any young reader in will keep them entertained and engaged. It is sometimes hard to find books that will keep children interested, often their subject matter is trivial and insubstantial, this is not true of The Shadow of Atlantis. My daughter can’t wait for the next adventure…” ~ 5-Star review from Annaliese M., Goodreads
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*** You can buy the all 6 books (electronic copies) in the series (The Shadow of Atlantis, The Shadow of the Minotaur, The Shadow of the Trojan Horse, The Shadow of the Pyramid, The Shadow of the Volcano, and The Shadow of Camelot) for only 99 cents each from Amazon between October 14 and 28, 2013. Get hooked on this great series NOW by clicking on the Amazon button below. ***
About The Author, Wendy Leighton-Porter
Dividing my time between homes in England and South-West France, I live with my husband Simon and our two beautiful Tonkinese cats. I spent 20 years as a teacher of French, Latin and Classical studies, but now write books for children instead of teaching them.
The Shadow of Atlantis is the first book in a series of 15 planned time-travel stories, featuring 3 children and, unsurprisingly, a rather special Tonkinese cat. Having recently completed number #7, The Shadow of the Norman Arrow (coming soon!), I’m currently working on the eighth book in the series.
As I take my young readers on a magical mystery tour through the past, I’m also hoping that my love of history, myth and legend will rub off on them too. Personally, I’m enjoying the journey so much, I don’t ever want it to end! Why not come along with me for the ride?
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The Shadow of Atlantis Blog Tour Schedule (2013)
October 14
Mother Daughter Book Reviews (Launch and Author Interview)
Jay Faulkner / Musings (Book Spotlight)
October 15
Houseful of Chaos (Author Interview & Review)
October 16
The World of ContestPatti (Review)
Snacks for Max (Author Interview)
October 17
Stitch Says (Author Interview)
October 18
Magical Middle-Grade Literature (Review)
The Owl’s Skull (Review & Author Interview)
October 19
I am a Reader Not a Writer (Author Interview)
October 20
Fiona Ingram (Review & Author Interview)
Learning and Growing the Piwi Way (Review)
October 21
Jemima Pett (Character Interview)
October 22
Fantasy Fun With Kirstin Pulioff (Review)
Turner’s Antics (Review)
October 23
Cheryl Carpinello’w Writing Pages (Author Interview)
My Devotional Thoughts (Review)
October 24
We are the DinoFamily (Review)
October 25
whenIgrowupIwannawriteakidsbook (Review)
October 26
Black Words – White Pages Kids (Guest Post/Interview)
Sunshine & Mountains Book Reviews (Review)
October 27
October 28
Dalene’s Book Reviews (Author Interview)
The Wise Owl Factory Book a Day (Review & Supplement)
I know I’ve received this reputation in the past few months that I never review books on time. There is a lot of truth to that. Nearly a year ago, my life took a turn I didn’t expect. Then my blog got shut down. Then I started a new one. And now I can barely keep my head above water. I used to be really good about getting book reviews done. Let me tell you–my goal is to have this reviewed by Friday. Or at least by the weekend. For now, enter the giveaway!
*** The Shadow of Atlantis Blog Tour Giveaway ***
Prize: One winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash
Contest runs: October 14 to November 5, 11:59 pm, 2013
Open: WW
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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by author Paul Hewlett and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
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2 Comments
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Thank you for hosting me on your blog, Ruth. I’ll look forward to your review.
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Thanks so much for spreading the word about this great series Ruth and I look forward to reading your thoughts about the book. 🙂
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