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Novice middle grade and YA fiction writer who would like my children to be assigned less depressing books to read!

I am no longer seeking professional publication of my book. So I guess that frees me up to give reviews of other people’s works. I had chosen not to review books that failed to entertain me. That may change now, and I apologize in advance to anyone who may be offended by my bluntness.

favourite books

All Harry Potter Books :)
100 Years of Solitude
Battle Royale (Love, love, love this book)

my websites

http://marydnicholson.blogspot.com    

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my books

Exterium

Mary Nicholson

Ten-year-old Max and fifteen-year-old Michael Hopkirk materialize on planet EXTERIUM; they find themselves struggling to survive as they find their way back to Earth.


Ten-year-old Max is perfect. He has good grades is athletic and honest. The only problem is that he wants to be more like his fifteen year old brother Michael. He is rebellious, couldn’t care less about grades and is always on the lookout for the next adventure. Max finds his moment when he stumbles upon a precious gem and decides to keep it. Michael discovers this gem and learns it has mysterious powers. Breaking the law together to learn more about it, the boys’ curiosity turns from exciting to deadly when they find themselves on a planet called Exterium. They must pull from each other’s strengths as they struggle to survive. Worse, their time is limited and if they don’t devise a plan soon they will never be able to return to Earth

 

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MDS_SEK wrote 42 days ago

I had a spot on my shelf and wondered if you wanted to do a swap. My....

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David Southam wrote 73 days ago

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I wrote 73 days ago

I have read through the prologue. You have an excellent use of adjectives and action verbs. I am interested enough to continue reading. The pitch: “…thrust into a war of violence.” War is violent – seems repetitive. The Prologue: “Everyone knew that it was not a safe time to travel ... view book

I wrote 82 days ago

Chapter 4 typo, I think you meant to type statue, not stature. Trivial, I know, but thought I would point it out. view book

I wrote 83 days ago

I have read the first 3 chapters. So far very good. Just when I feel I want the story to pick-up, it does. The pacing is perfect. Only a few criticisms...the part about the thick, black matted hair...the sentence seems a bit off. Also in chapter 3...chirping rats...never heard a rat chirp...maybe sq... view book

I wrote 158 days ago

I finally found time to finish reading Hens from Hell. It is a very fun story. I wish there was more. I want to know how the plot develops. Good Job. view book

I wrote 168 days ago

Very engaging. Never a dull moment. For some reason as I read this I kept thinking about the British show ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. I nearly died laughing at the expression… “Back, sack and crack.” Only one typo I found on chapter 7, "In by best little girl voice." (You can see the error). Made it t... view book

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