Rockstar Tours: SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS (David Horn)

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS by David Horn Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS

Author: David Horn (Author), Judit Tondora
(Illustrator)

Pub. Date: April 30, 2024

Publisher: David Horn

Formats: eBook

Pages: 83

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon

“A whimsical twist on a classic
fairy tale with plenty of twists, turns, and sass for early chapter readers.”
– Kirkus Reviews

RED ALERT FOR FAIRY TALE LAND: Sylvia Locke is out and ready to cause
mischief.

Once upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, there lived a very bad girl indeed. Sylvia
Locke may have been abandoned by her adventuring parents but that’s no excuse
for being mean to her loving grandparents, rude to everyone at school, and even
bullying rare magical creatures. Right?

One day, when out on a break-and-enter job at the Bear family’s house, Sylvia
happens upon a magical mirror that turns out to be more than she bargained for.
Could even a kid like Sylvia find a friend? Could some warm and fuzzies change
her heart?

The first book in Tairy Fails, a modern fractured fairy tale humor series
that will have elementary school kids and early chapter book readers screaming
with laughter.

Reviews:

“Will wow middle grade
readers—and transform them into instant devotees of the next in the
series.'” – BookLife Reviews

“Original action and humor at their best . . . highly recommended for
elementary chapter book readers seeking a fresh, original voice and novel
atmosphere in their fantasy reading.” – Midwest Book Review

“Will have readers doubled over with laughter as they follow one very
bad girl, Sylvia Locke . . . This is a gem of a magical story that will enchant
young readers.” – ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)

“Families will love the comedic spin the chapter book takes on a
classic fairytale. It deserves more than five stars! I’ll be on the lookout for
book two in the Tairy Fails series, and I know once your family and class read
this story, they will be, too.” – Superkambrook (Kam’s Place)

“The perfect story of the pains of a growing teen, with characters
based on those we all know and love.” – ReadersFavorite (5 Star
Review)

“David’s wonderful modern fairy tale will engage young readers and make
their parents smile.” – ReadersFavorite (5 Star Review)

YABC interview with the Author: David Horn

What was your inspiration for writing your book?

My children are always my inspiration. Like a lot of my books, Sylvia started as a story I told my kids (usually during dinner or during a dog walk). They asked for a fairy tale, so I had to come up with something. As they were already familiar with my Eudora Space Kid stories, I needed a new character too. So, Sylvia Locke was born – a play on Goldilocks, but a girl who was even worse. Breaking into a house is something a good kid would never do, right? I mean, she just had to be bad. But the bears had already been through Goldilocks, so they had to be a bit wiser too. Hilarity ensued! I hope you agree!

List your favorite books from when you were a child and talk about how you see them as an adult.

My favorite books as a child were the Mr. Men books, and I still love them, have them, and my kids have read them, though we added in the Little Miss books too. All of them are hilarious, even the new ones. A lot of quirky, simple characters and it really is a fantasy world in a way. Just love them!

List your favorite books this year and why you like them.

Ascendance of a Bookworm light novels! I love them. It’s clear, fun writing and the main character is a good person who loves reading.  What’s not to love? And the books have a huge, colorful cast of characters. I’m in awe of the author.

Describe your ideal writing space.

I like to write on a little portable laptop, small and light. I can take it anywhere – at a desk, on a couch, outside with the dog. I like to write from anywhere.  Oh, and the right music playlist that matches the story – that’s important!

Describe your ideal home library.

My ideal home library has a ton of classic sci-fi books and classic children’s books. All inside a sun-filled turret with a lazy dog on a big comfy dog bed. Or the dog took the comfy recliner and I’m stuck on the dog bed? To be clear, though, I don’t have anything like that – the books just sit sadly under the bed  waiting for the day …

About David Horn:

David Horn
lives in New Jersey with his wife, two daughters, and a funny dog named Trixie.
He is the author of the popular Eudora Space Kid early reader humorous sci-fi
chapter book series, along with Tairy Fails, a modern, humorous fractured fairy
tale chapter book series. He enjoys making kids laugh. Author photo drawn by David’s child.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.

3 winners will receive an eBook of SYLVIA LOCKE AND THE THREE BEARS, International.

Ends May 14th, midnight EST.

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