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Reviewed by Donna M. McDine for the National Writing for Children Center
Title: Guardian
Written by: Katie Hines
Ages: 9-12
Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC
Print ISBN: 9780984070886
Published: January 2010
The promise to his dying mother intertwined with the talk of a treasure and one’s destiny at first intrigues Drew, until mysterious events plague Drew and his friends. Sent to his Grandpa Ian’s for his own safety, Drew convinces his friends to tag along for what he believes will be the chance to uncover a long ago lost treasure.
“I guess Dad is going to ship me off to Grandpa Ian’s. He lives close to the island where the treasure is, so maybe I can hunt for it.” His face brightened as a thought occurred. “You know what? Mom didn’t say I had to hunt alone. Why don’t you guys come along?”
En-route via ferry to Grandpa Ian’s and upon their arrival bizarre occurrences continue and Drew’s doubts grow. What is he to do? Forgot about his promise to his dying mother and return home or discover the lost treasure and his true destiny? Good versus evil is at every turn. Knowing who to trust and who to be wary of is a constant struggle for Drew and his companions. The internal dilemma of trusting ones instincts above what the Guardian says and what the Brother says sends Drew into a tailspin. Who wins out, good or evil? Find out in this fast pace fantasy within reality.
Come along for this roller coaster ride through the mysterious old age sect and discover who is truthful and Drew’s true destiny.
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Thanks, Mayra, for hosting me on your blog today!
Nice interview, I enjoyed it. Thank you.
Good interview. It's nice to learn so much about Katie Hines.
You keep revealing more and more about yourself with each interview, Katie. I wish great things for your writing career.
You always ask the best questions, Mayra. Enjoyed the interview.
Bev
Yesss! Your advice is sooo good, Katie. Too many writers publish a book and stop taking classes or going to conferences. Or worse, too many self publish before they've learned the skills. No matter how good we are, there is always more to learn!
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Author of the new booklet ($6.95!) on tricky edits for writers
www.budurl.com/WordTrippersPB
I always enjoy reading about Katie and Guardian.
I taught writing for nearly thirty years, but every year I took 2 - 4 writing workshops or clinics, learning more about my craft. I still attend at least two writing conferences a year, read at least two writing magazines, and continue learning.
Enjoyed the interview, Katie. You are so right about what writer's should do to hone their craft and be open to critique.
Wonderful review, Mayra and Kate. Best of luck with your book, Kate.
I also LOVED Island of the Blue dolphins as a kid! I actually live right off the coast of the Channel Islands where the real-life story took place.
Keep up the great work, Katie! :)
- Dallas
http://dallaswoodburn.blogspot.com/
Hi, Mayra,
Nice interview. Katie and I have a lot in common. For one thing, I brainstorm story ideas and other stuff with my husband, too. What would we do without those guys?
My gosh you brainstorm with your husband? That's great! Mine would look at me like I was speaking a foreign language. LOL
Great interview :)
Katie, I absolutely agree with you on learning the rules of writing. When I wrote "The Angry Little Boy" (to be published by 4RV publishing in 2012) I wrote the first draft in a weekend. Then it took me about two more years, including taking the ICL basic children's writin course, to learn enough to make it into the book I wanted it to be.
Peggy
http://www.margaretfieland.com
Great advice Katie! Thank you for sharing.
I don't always use the ideas that I get from my husband when we brainstorm, but often they springboard to ideas that I can use!
Thanks, guys, for checking my post out Mayra has been a wonderful host.
Thanks for being my guest, Katie, and thanks to everything for stopping by and leaving a comment!