New Book for Review: MG Fantasy Novel ‘The Weaver’ by Kai Strand

The Weaver cover

Kai Strand is touring from May 9th – May 20th, 2011 with her middle grade fantasy novel, The Weaver.

In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish.  But instead of weaving a better story, she’s weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.

94 pages (Amazon bestseller in the Large Print Children’s Books Category in January 2011)

Read an excerpt!

Chapter 1

A Mother’s Shadow 

Given ample sun and water, a flower grows strong and blooms full But grown in shade it is spindly, weak, and off color

Tucked in a lush valley between two snow-capped mountains was the village of The Tales. Those who lived in the village were known as Weavers. Each person in The Tales could tell stories about anything at anytime, and they often did. Prose, poetry, limericks or yarns; they told stories of all types and styles.

On a balmy spring morning, Mary Wordsmith and her mother, Abigail, made their weekly visit to the produce market.

Thumping an acorn squash, Abigail said, “At last, here’s one that isn’t going soft.” She handed the squash to Mary who absently dropped it in the basket on her arm.

If you would like to review The Weaver, please email us by clicking here and filling out the form or emailing Cheryl Malandrinos at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com. Deadline for inquiries is April 20, 2011 or until the tour is filled.  This book is available in printed form or as a PDF. Please specify which format you are interested in at the time of your query. Printed copies are limited!