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"I hope to inspire children to think of and be kind to others, to stand up to bullies, and to be considerate of animals and our environment. I have written Magic Moon children’s fantasy-adventure books to provide fun and interesting stories which promote these positive character traits."
Magic Moon has received a number of awards and positive reviews over the last few years. Take a look below to learn more about what makes these books appeal to parents and children alike.
Awards & KIRKUS Reviews
Magic Moon: A Young Boy's Journey (Vol. 1)
recently won Honorable Mention in the International Readers' Favorite Awards 2024!
It also received 5/5 Stars in Children's Adventures, 5/5 Stars in Children's Fantasy &Sci-Fi, & 5/5 Stars in Children's Christian--Readers' Favorites, Sept 2023.
was CRITICS PICK (TOP 10%) KIRKUS INDIE REVIEWS SEPTEMBER 2019.
and won FIRST PLACE in the 2017 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
in the category Charity/Making a Difference,
and also won FINALIST in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK) 2017.
“A message book with a bit of mystery.” — Kirkus Reviews
Magic Moon: Sister's Turn (Vol. 2) won
FINALIST
in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK) 2017
and also won Honorable Mention in the
2017 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the category Chapter Books.
“Warm and cozy, wearing its lessons lightly.” —Kirkus Reviews
Magic Moon: Two Worlds (Vol. 3) won FINALIST
in the 11th National Indie Excellence Awards,
and Honorable Mention in the
2017 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, in the category Chapter Books.
“A brave and canny heroine stands out in this portal adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
Magic Moon: A New Beginning (Vol. 4) won Honorable Mention in the
2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the category School Issues.
“…an imaginative illustration of emotional intelligence.” —Kirkus Reviews
Magic Moon: Bears Ears (Vol. 5) won Honorable Mention in the
2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the category Green Books/Environmental.
“… could get kids thinking about ways to safeguard the environment.” —Kirkus Reviews.
A Wishing Shelf Book Review (Editorial Review)
Magic Moon: A Young Boy's Journey (Vol. 1) "A fun story, sweetly illustrated and awash with words of wisdom." 4/5 stars.
Magic Moon: Sister's Turn (Vol. 2) "Children...will love this sparkling, often thoughtful story." 4/5 stars.
Magic Moon: Two Worlds (Vol. 3) "A fun children's story full of magic and bravery!" 4/5 stars.
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards - Teachers & Children's Reviews
Magic Moon: A Young Boy's Journey (Vol. 1)
"An inspiring story children will love. A finalist and highly recommended." 5/5 stars.
Magic Moon: Sister's Turn (Vol. 2)
"A very sweet story populated by a host of fun, even memorable characters. A finalist and highly recommended." 4/5 stars.
Magic Moon: A New Beginning (Vol. 4) , Magic Moon: Bears Ears (Vol. 5)
"The Magic Moon books offer children fun characters and a large dollop of thrills."
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