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Discover a delightful fantasy for the entire family! LB Gschwandtner’s Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.59 on Kindle with 4.8 Stars, and Here’s a Free Sample

What if … a girl and her tooth fairy flew away to the realm called Nearandfar and the girl discovered she had more power than the fairies?

Page Truly is on a mission. It won’t be easy. There will be danger. Page will have to be very brave and very smart.

It all happens one night when a sassy tooth fairy brings a borrowed wand and a big attitude to Page’s bedroom. She makes it look like a wand can do anything. That is until Page has to save Nearandfar, and discovers that a magic wand is only as powerful as the gifted one who knows how to unlock its secrets and use it wisely.

Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar is a fun adventure for children and adults alike. It touches on the issues of leaving childhood, accepting responsibility, relying on friends, caring for others, and being brave when it seems as if you have no power at all. As it turns out, Nearandfar is not so near but not so far either – if you have a child’s belief in dreams.

Written for ages 7 to 11, this is award-winning author L B Gschwandtner’s first novel for children.

From the reviewers:

“It is a great book for parents to read to their child. ”  –  Albert Robbins III  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement

“The story is fast-moving and exciting, with the scenes of adventure and danger counterbalanced with funny, quirky touches. ”  –  Kim Wright Wiley  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement

“I am anxiously awaiting the continued adventures of Page Truly in the upcoming sequel. ”  –  T_Scelfo  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement

Excerpt from a review from The Compulsive Reader:

In a world where kids are used to the kill or be killed mentality of video games, it’s a pleasure to find a story that demonstrates how the most obvious solution to a problem is not necessarily the best. So, too, it demonstrates creativity and compassion, and shows readers how that which is evident on the surface is not necessarily what lies beneath.

Reviewed by Jenny Mounfield:

When non-believer Page Truly leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, she can’t begin to imagine the adventure that’s in store for her. Thanks to the antics of brothers Max and Michael, the three are taken on a whirlwind ride to Nearandfar with tooth fairy (only one of many), Serenfay and Bag, her, well, bag. Unlike regular bags, however, this one can communicate and for the most part has a lot more common sense than the flighty fairy. Having been shrunk to fairy size, the children find themselves in the Bog, a once beautiful place now inhabited by the despicable Looger, a slime-spitting bug and his equally despicable minions. Looger wants a fairy wand and has stolen Serenfay’s as well as a new experimental model that looks a lot like a mobile phone. Now that creepy critter has what he wants, he plans on eating Page’s captured brothers—as well as her, if he can catch her, that is.

There is a lot to like where this particular story is concerned, not least of which is Page’s unique solution to the problem of Looger, a dark force that has impacted not only on his environment, but on every living creature within it. In a world where kids are used to the kill or be killed mentality of video games, it’s a pleasure to find a story that demonstrates how the most obvious solution to a problem is not necessarily the best. So, too, it demonstrates creativity and compassion, and shows readers how that which is evident on the surface is not necessarily what lies beneath.

Another big plus with this story is its action. The plot takes off at a good clip and never slows. This is an absolute must when it comes to keeping young minds engaged. Descriptions are well thought out and kept to a minimum, allowing the cast of characters to carry most of the load. Two of its brightest stars are Serenfay and Bag; the banter between these two is snappy and amusing. Page’s character, too, is well developed, as are the Nearandfar fairies and Looger. Even Max and Michael, whose roles are relatively minor, are well developed.

This is a story that at its heart explores forgiveness, love, courage and the importance of having dreams. It also delves into the nature of good and evil and subtly explores what it takes for one to become the other.

 

Visit Amazon’s L B Gschwandtner Page

My work has appeared in various journals and anthologies. I’ve received awards from the Writer’s Digest and the Lorian Hemingway short fiction competitions.

My books, The Naked Gardener, Page Truly and The Journey To NearandfarFoxy’s Tale (co-authored with Karen Cantwell), Maybelle’s RevengeShelly’s Second Chance*, and Megan’s New Year* are available for Kindle at Amazon.com.

Some are also available in print.

I’m an avid kayaker (touring) and grew up fishing in the Florida Keys.

Here’s a tidbit of interest. My husband proposed on our first and only date and we were married five weeks later.

I hope you enjoy my books.

Contact me:
LB@TheNovelette.com
LB’s Blog: http://thenovelette.com/category/blog

*These two books were co-authored under my pen name, L B Swan.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my books.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar by LB Gschwandtner:

Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: FOXY’S TALE by Karen Cantwell and LB Gschwandtner is our eBook of the Day at just 99 Cents with 4.0 Stars on 18 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Here’s the set-up for Karen Cantwell’s and LB Gschwandtner’s Foxy’s Tale, just 99 Cents on Kindle :

A comic, chick lit tale wherein former beauty queen Foxy Anders has fallen on hard times and rents an apartment to mysterious, bumbling Myron Standlish who’s arrived in the city looking for a long lost trunk containing who knows what.

When Foxy’s teenage daughter, Amanda hooks up with Nick, a cute guy at school, while getting cooking lessons from Foxy’s new assistant Knot, they’re all in for some romance with a dash of suspense and a sprinkle of supernatural. And laughs … as an added bonus.

From the reviewers:

“This is a cute book which has a little bit of everything – romance for adults as well as young adults, comedy, and a touch of paranormal. The book has characters you will really come to care about. I know I did. An old Yiddish vampire? Too funny. You might not want to read this one in public or people will wonder why you are laughing out loud. This is the first book of a series “The Reluctant Vampire” and I’m already looking forward to the next one.”  –  Socrates’ Book Review Blog

“Full of snappy characters, laughs, and mystery, peppered with lively details of Washington, DC., and brimming with enough shoe shopping to satisfy any fashionista. This new joint effort from Karen Cantwell and L B Gschwandtner is guaranteed to please! Can’t wait for the next installment in this lively new series!”  – Misha Crews, Author of Her Secret Bodyguard

“Foxy’s Tale is irresistible fun – full of lively characters with a knack for trouble, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and story twists that will keep you reading deep into the night.”  – Kim Wright Wiley, Author of Love in Mid Air

… a delightful read. I look forward to the next reluctant vampire book.  –  L.C. Andrews

Wonderful read, downloaded to my kindle but started reading on my iphone and couldnt put it down. The eyes hurt now but was fun anyways. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters.  –  L. Allen

Such a great, fun, exciting read!  –  Kim Wring Wiley

Visit Amazon’s Karen Cantwell Page

I have been writing plays and short stories for many years, some of which were published in various college literary magazines. More recently, my short story “The Recollections of Rosabelle Raines,” was published in the mystery anthology Chesapeake Crimes: They Had it Comin’ available at Amazon.com.

My first novel, TAKE THE MONKEYS AND RUN, is a comedy-mystery, inspired, to some degree by a true monkey sighting in my own neighborhood. Because I love to laugh as well as make other people laugh, I have great fun writing the characters Barbara Marr, her friends and her adversaries. When I set out to write this book, I knew I wanted to write something that readers would say, “Now that was FUN.” I HOPE I have achieved that goal. And if I did, please feel free to drop me a line at and let me know! I love to hear from readers. (especially if they LIKE the book!)

FOXY’S TALE was co-written with my friend LB Gschwandtner. This is the first in a planned chick-lit series. And yes, I’m working on a second Barbara Marr novel, CITIZEN INSANE. You can find out more about these upcoming books at my website, www.KarenCantwell.com.

email: karen.cantwell@yahoo.com

 

 

Visit Amazon’s L B Gschwandtner Page

I’m a writer, a magazine editor, an artist, and co-owner, with my family, of an integrated media business.

My work has appeared in various journals and anthologies. I’ve received awards from the Writer’s Digest and the Lorian Hemingway short fiction competitions.

My four books, The Naked Gardener, Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar, Foxy’s Tale, and Maybelle’s Revenge are available Kindle formats at Amazon.com and on Nook at BN.com. Some are also available in print.

I’m an avid kayaker (touring) and grew up fishing in the Florida Keys.  Here’s a tidbit of interest. My husband proposed on our first and only date and we were married five weeks later. We lived in Paris, France for a time and now live on a tidal creek where we love to kayak and watch Bald eagles soar past our windows.

Contact me: LB@TheNovelette.com

FoxysTale@gmail.com

LB’s Blog: http://thenovelette.com/category/blog

Contact: FoxysTale@gmail.com

 

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What if a girl and her tooth fairy fell all the way to Nearandfar and discovered that she had more power than the fairies? Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar – Just 99 cents on Kindle, and here’s a free sample!

Page Truly is on a mission in our Kindle Nation eBook of the Day, award-winning author L B Gschwandtner’s first novel for children!

Here’s the set-up for Page Truly And The Journey To Nearandfar, just 99 cents on Kindle:

What if … a girl and her tooth fairy flew away to the realm called Nearandfar and the girl discovered she had more power than the fairies?

 

 
Page Truly is on a mission. It won’t be easy. There will be danger. Page will have to be very brave and very smart.

It all happens one night when a sassy tooth fairy brings a borrowed wand and a big attitude to Page’s bedroom. She makes it look like a wand can do anything. That is until Page has to save Nearandfar, and discovers that a magic wand is only as powerful as the gifted one who knows how to unlock its secrets and use it wisely.

Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar is a fun adventure for children and adults alike. It touches on the issues of leaving childhood, accepting responsibility, relying on friends, caring for others, and being brave when it seems as if you have no power at all. As it turns out, Nearandfar is not so near but not so far either – if you have a child’s belief in dreams.

Written for ages 7 to 11, this is award-winning author L B Gschwandtner’s first novel for children.

From an extended review by Jenny Munfield from the book’s Amazon page:

In a world where kids are used to the kill or be killed mentality of video games, it’s a pleasure to find a story that demonstrates how the most obvious solution to a problem is not necessarily the best. So, too, it demonstrates creativity and compassion, and shows readers how that which is evident on the surface is not necessarily what lies beneath.

When non-believer Page Truly leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, she can’t begin to imagine the adventure that’s in store for her. Thanks to the antics of brothers Max and Michael, the three are taken on a whirlwind ride to Nearandfar with tooth fairy (only one of many), Serenfay and Bag, her, well, bag. Unlike regular bags, however, this one can communicate and for the most part has a lot more common sense than the flighty fairy.

Having been shrunk to fairy size, the children find themselves in the Bog, a once beautiful place now inhabited by the despicable Looger, a slime-spitting bug and his equally despicable minions. Looger wants a fairy wand and has stolen Serenfay’s as well as a new experimental model that looks a lot like a mobile phone. Now that creepy critter has what he wants, he plans on eating Page’s captured brothers—as well as her, if he can catch her, that is.

There is a lot to like where this particular story is concerned, not least of which is Page’s unique solution to the problem of Looger, a dark force that has impacted not only on his environment, but on every living creature within it. In a world where kids are used to the kill or be killed mentality of video games, it’s a pleasure to find a story that demonstrates how the most obvious solution to a problem is not necessarily the best. So, too, it demonstrates creativity and compassion, and shows readers how that which is evident on the surface is not necessarily what lies beneath.

Another big plus with this story is its action. The plot takes off at a good clip and never slows.

This is a story that at its heart explores forgiveness, love, courage and the importance of having dreams. It also delves into the nature of good and evil and subtly explores what it takes for one to become the other.

The Reviewers Say:

Enchanting…..Charming…..A Truly Magical Adventure

My daughter and I read this book together and we just can’t stop talking about it. This was a truly magical journey of a children’s book and if my daughter’s reaction is any indicator, it will soon become a VERY popular book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Page Truly is a great character, showing young female readers that a girl can indeed be a hero too. From the minute Page gets swept up in her journey, the reader will be carried along with her. The story is fast-moving and exciting, with the scenes of adventure and danger counterbalanced with funny, quirky touches.

What if a girl and her tooth fairy all the way to Nearandfar and discovered that she had more power than the fairies? Page Truly and The Journey To Nearandfar – Just 99 cents on Kindle!
What an utterly charming and delightful story! I was hooked from the first page by the beautiful prose and the captivating cast of characters. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next. Woven throughout the story are Gschwandtner’s vivid descriptions of nature and its creatures – real and imagined – so lovingly portrayed.  I was transported!

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample: