It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new book trailer on Books 4 Teens and today I intend to correct this.
So here it is, it’s been released by Walker I think to coincide with the release of the third book in the Chaos Walking series, Monsters Of Men which is released on the 3rd May 2010 (although available to buy on Amazon now).
Anyway, here’s the trailer:
Publisher: Headline (13th May 2010)
Pages: 278
ISBN: 978-07553-7096-2
Wintercraft is a very special book, scrap that it’s a very powerful book that would allow the Skilled (a group of people who can see into the veil between the living and the dead) to push the boundaries of human life. In the past the High Council of Albion have used this book to perform experiements on the Skilled liviing in Albion. But it was stolen and has been hidden away ever since.
Kate Winters’ parents were taken from her 10 years ago by wardens working for The High Council and now when Morvane’s citizens thought they were safe they have returned, harvesting Morvane and handing Kate to Silas Dane, one of the coucils most feared collectors and her life is about to change forever.
Wintercraft’s characters really hook you in almost from the word go and after only a short amout of time I started really caring about what happened to them and I found my feelings towards some of them change throughout the book.
The world created is a vivid one with lots of things to discover and it’s many layers make it the perfect playground for the characters and the story. The pace will never let you put the book down with each chapter drawing you forward to the next bringing you to a conclusion which nicely ends the book but at the same time leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
It’s an adventure story full of mystery and magic which shows the strength of friendship – a must read.
This review was based on an early reading copy of Wintercraft.
The search is on to find 2010′s Queen Of Teen the “sparkliest, most glamorous and certainly the pinkest award in the world of fiction”.
Founded in 2008 the awards aim is to celebrate the most fantastic writers for the teen and tween markets voted for by teen (and tween) readers aged between 10 and 18.
The shortlist will be revealed on the 21st June 2010 and the overall winner will be announced as part of a glitzy and pink award ceremony later in the year.
If you’re aged between 10 and 18 and want to make sure your favourite author makes it onto the shortlist get your nominations in now.
You can find out more about the award on the Queen Of Teen website.
This post is really a follow up to last Fridays Follow Friday These Fab Young Adult Authors (and it means you get 2 posts in one day – a record in this blogs short history).
Like last week the list is likely to be quite short (although I have been on a mission to seek them out) as I’ve only been using Twitter for a couple of months so if I’ve missed you out (sorry) and you would like to be included leave a comment below 
This week I have listed the name of the blog, the blog’s address and the Twitter account.
Chicklish
Web: www.chicklish.co.uk
Twitter: @Chicklish
I Was A Teenage Book Geek
Web: iwasateenagebookgeek.blogspot.com
Twitter: @WaveKeeper
Lovereadingx
Web: lovereadingx.blogspot.com
Twitter: @lovereadingx
Novelicious
Web: www.novelicious.com
Twitter: @Novelicious
Reading, Writing, Learning
Web: readingwhilstwriting.blogspot.com
Twitter: @CatONineTales
The Mile Long Bookshelf
Web: themilelongbookshelf.blogspot.com
Twitter: @MileLongBookS
I told you it was short, if you have any suggestions or want to be included please comment below (I know there’s more out there!
Wasted by Nicola Morgan is officially published by Walker Books on the 3rd May 2010 (buy you can buy a copy from Amazon now) and today see’s the official launch of the blog promoting the book, www.talkaboutwasted.blogspot.com, I say official launch as the blog already had some basic content but from now on will be updated every day for 6 weeks.
Coming up on the blog each day will be either
Talking of prizes if you sign up to be a follower of the Wasted Blog you will have the chance of winning a copy Wasted every week!
In addition Nicola is going on a blog tour to promote Wasted, you can see which blogs Nicola will be paying a visit to on the right hand side.
So why are you still reading this post? www.talkaboutwasted.blogspot.com is THE place to be.
Keeping a diary is supposed to be secret right? So how would you feel if after kissing your long standing crush at a party that it’s missing? OMG!
The Blurb
“Della’s over the moon when she kisses her long-standing crush at a party – but then she discovers her diary has disappeared…
When scans of embarrassing pages are sent to her mobile and appear on Facebook, Della’s distraught – how can she enjoy her first proper romance when someone, somewhere, knows all her deepest, darkest secrets?”
Source: Amazon
You can find out more about Della Says: OMG! on the dedicated Della Says blog where you can find out more about the story, read the sample first chapter (I’m just about to) and find out a bit more about Keris.
And (I really shouldn’t start sentences with and *oops*) if this isn’t enough as luck would have it Keris is running a blog tour starting tomorrow (April 20th 2010) – check out all the dates (23 in all!) and where Keris will be in the blogosphere here.
Della Says: OMG is the debut novel of Keris Stainton and will be published by Orchard on the 6th May 2010.
Author: Anne Cassidy
Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books (16th July 2009)
Pages: 264
ISBN: 978-0340-93228-5
Lauren Ashe’s step Dad, Donny has got a new job teaching in London uprooting Lauren, Jessica (her aunt) back to London where Lauren used to live 10 years ago when something tragic happened – her Mum and younger sister Daisy were found dead. Lauren’s Dad, Robert Slater was charged with their murder based on Lauren’s evidence and she hasn’t spoken to him since.
If the trauma of moving back to London near the house where it all happened isn’t enough she’s discovering that her Dad might not have been guilty after all. But if he didn’t murder her Mum and Daisy then who did?
The book moves through at a very quick pace and in places had my hairs standing on end. The idea itself that a child gave evidence that would see her father put away only to discover 10 years later that they may not have seen the full picture is a horrible thought and quite simply an irresistible read.
The many sub-plots (don’t worry I won’t give these away) which run through the story breath extra life into the characters showing how they react when things are going well in some aspects of their life while the beliefs they hold are falling apart around them.
As you would expect a book like this which looks back at effectively a case which is 10 years old can’t avoid looking back but unlike other books I’ve read these flashbacks and dreams were expertly handled, never interfering with the flow of the story and constantly moving the plot forward.
Had I seen this book online or in a book shop I’m not sure I would have picked it up as it’s not normally the type of cover I go for but it was free when I bought The Vampire Diaries Volume 2 and It’s very well worth a read – I will certainly be looking out for future Anne Cassidy stories.
Before I get going on this post I should point out that by the title I mean authors who write for teens / young adults. I did consider using the title Follow Friday These Fab Teen Authors but then thought that would have been completely misleading.
Anyhow, every Friday on Twitter something called Follow Friday happens where we recommend to other Twitter users who we think they should be following. It’s easy to spot on a Friday as the hashtags #followfriday and #ff appear all over the place. Then you can browse the accounts of those recommended and decide if you would like to take up the recommendation and follow them. I find a lot of new people to follow this way
So I thought that today and next Friday I will post a follow friday on here, this weeks list will be (as the title suggests) for Young Adult Authors and next week will be for Young Adult blogs. I know this list will be far from complete as I’ve only been tweeting for a couple of months and I’m sure you all have plenty of suggestions so please share away in the comments.
I hope you find the list useful!
As I said it’s not in any way shape or form a complete list but any suggestions you add to the comments I will add to this list and as I find more I will add.
I’m going to come out and say it – I can’t wait for Wintercraft to come out (and this is only partly based on the gorgeous trailer which you can see here).
The Blurb
“Ten years ago Kate Winters’ parents were taken by the High Council’s wardens to help with the country’s war effort.
Now the wardens are back…and prisoners, including Kate’s uncle Artemis, are taken south on the terrifying Night Train. Kate and her friend Edgar are hunted by a far more dangerous enemy. Silas Dane – the High Council’s most feared man – recognises Kate as one of the Skilled; a rare group of people able to see through the veil between the living and the dead. His spirit was damaged by the High Council’s experiments into the veil, and he’s convinced that Kate can undo the damage and allow him to find peace.
The knowledge Kate needs lies within Wintercraft – a book thought to be hidden deep beneath the graveyard city of Fume. But the Night of Souls, when the veil between life and death is at its thinnest, is just days away and the High Council have their own sinister plans for Kate and Wintercraft.”
Source: Amazon
You can find out more about Wintercraft on the brand new (just launched) Wintercraft website where you can also download ‘the thrilling first chapter’ (I’m just about to) and enter a competition where you could win a copy of the book.
Wintercraft will be published by Headline on the 13th May 2010.
My Life On TV is the third book in the series My Sister’s A Pop Star series by Kimberly Greene described by the publishers, Usborne Children’s Books as a “fantastically funny third book”.
From the sounds of the blurb from Amazon I’m looking forward to this one which is released later this month.
The Blurb
This is the fantastically funny third title to the “My Sister’s A Pop Star” series, starring straight-talking, super-klutzy Sam. Sam’s life is turned upside down when her pop-star sister Danni Devine announces her decision to move out of their house, and out of the limelight. This means cancelling Danni’s reality TV show, “The Devine Life”, and, since their home is owned by the TV company, Sam and her mum are soon to be made homeless. So when Robert, Danni’s manager, has an idea for a show about a girl at a horse-riding academy with Sam in the starring role, she has some tough choices to make. Watching Danni struggle with the pressures of fame has turned Sam off stardom for life, but with Danni leaving showbiz, who’ll provide for her family? Unfortunately, Sam’s no natural when it comes to performing, especially when she’s acting opposite a truly handsome but horrible co-star. Truth is, Sam’s more into this cute guy, Carlos but he’s so not into celeb-chic and is all about keeping it real. Sam’s torn between following her heart and looking out for her family, but while she tries to work out who she is and what she really wants, the cameras keep rolling…Celebrities and reality TV are the hottest of topics and down-to-earth Sam tells it all, in hilarious style, from the glamour and backstabbing, to the truth behind the scenes.
Source: Amazon
You can read an extract of the book on the Usborne Children’s Book website here: http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/catalogue.aspx?css=1&cat=1&area=FF&subcat=FF9-13&id=4157 (click on the read an Excerpt tab).
My Life On TV is released by Usborne Publishing on the 30th April 2010.
Welcome to Books 4 Teens, a blog about, well books for teens. It contains a mixture of news reviews and interviews run be me, Jesse, a 26 year old YA book adorer.
