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ST. PAUL AUTHOR SETS CRAZY ADVENTURES FOR A KNIGHT-PRINCESS HEROINE IN NEW JUVENILE FICTION

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January 12, 2016  ST. PAUL, Alberta — This week marks the nationwide release of “Sir Princess Petra’s Mission,” an enjoyable and adventure-filled new children’s book by author Diane Mae Robinson.Book 3 high res. cover

In “Sir Princess Petra’s Mission,” Sir Princess Petra has already attained her knighthood in the Kingdom of Pen Pieyu and her non-princess-like talent certificate from Talent School — neither of which pleases her father and mother, the king and queen.

The king writes up more silly rules in the royal rule book to deter Sir Princess Petra from her knightly ways and useless talent and to turn her into a real princess once and for all. Will the king finally succeed with this newly written and ridiculous mission for Petra? Find out in “Sir Princess Petra’s Mission.”

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Robinson lives in a small hilltop castle nestled inside an old and magical forest in central Alberta in Canada. This mystical forest is where she finds inspiration to write children’s fantasy and adventures. The author’s first two books in “The Pen Pieyu Adventures” series have won six international book awards and one provincial award. Robinson is also an art teacher and writing instructor. http://news.tatepublishing.com/?p=26784

Book Links:

Amazon, Book 3, Sir Princess Petra’s Mission: http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Petras-Mission-Diane-Robinson/dp/168187072X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451058179&sr=8-1&keywords=sir+princess+Petra%27s+Mission

Barnes & Noble, Book 3, Sir Princess Petra’s Mission: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sir-princess-petras-mission-diane-mae-robinson/1123053860?ean=9781681870724

Goodreads,Book 3, Sir Princess Petra’s Mission: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28329659-sir-princess-petra-s-mission

For more information and review about these multi-award winning dragon books for children: www.dragonsbook.com

A Great Adventure with a Wonderful Message

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A Great Adventure with a Wonderful Message,June 10, 2015

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This review is from: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent (Kindle Edition) 5 *’s

When it comes to fantasy novels directed at children, I am particularly impressed by authors who canachieve a memorable story that is palatable for young people, yet still shows an underlying skill of writing and awareness of deeper meanings.The possibility of using literature for such an admirable purpose is what writers should get into the business for, and Robinson has certainly done that. I think Sir Princess Petra is a wonderful newheroine for a new generation, a female who breaks down gender roles and demonstrates self-confidence and pride in her passions.We too often put children into specific boxes of gender, social class, and expectations, and that’s simply incorrect. This book seeks to remedy that. While some parts of the plot were a bit heavy-handed in the delivery of their moral message, not all young readers will be as perceptive as adults, so more blatant associations and lessons must be used. I don’t think it took away from the story, and despite being considerably older than the target audience of this book, I enjoy good writing and interesting characters as much as the next person, particularly when I find a book that would be suitable for the young people in my family and social circles. I’ll definitely be recommending this series to friends with children who would benefit from such a positive, fun, and unforgettable series.

Sir Princess Petra's Talent - The Pen Pieyu Adventures

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent – The Pen Pieyu Adventures

Amazon:  http://amzn.to/1gPU1D5

Goodreads book two: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18136476-sir-princess-petra-s-talent—the-pen-pieyu-adventures

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1e2PvFL

Abe Books, Book two: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=Sir+Princess+Petra%27s+Talent&sts=t&x=-863&y=-100

Booktopia Book two: http://www.booktopia.com.au/sir-princess-petra-s-talent-diane-mae-robinson/prod9781625106827.html

Book three, Sir Princess Petra’s Mission, forthcoming, Fall 2015, in this mulit-award winning dragon books for children series.

 

SIR PRINCESS PETRA’S TALENT, BY DIANE MAE ROBINSON, EARNS THE LITERARY CLASSICS SEAL OF APPROVAL

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  Sir Princess Petra’s Talent

2015 Children's Literary Classics

2015 Children’s Literary Classics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 *’s for book two in this wonderful dragon books for children series.

When Petra, a precocious young princess, earns her knighthood, her father the king is not at all pleased.  In order to prepare his daughter to one day become a suitable queen, he insists she attend talent school where she will learn to behave like a proper princess.
Armed with her quick wit, and a fierce determination, Princess Petra sets off to earn a talent.  As she journeys to talent school, traveling with her trusty dragon, Snarls, she acquires new friends along the way.  Together, Princess Petra’s motley entourage makes enlightening discoveries and encounters merry adventures throughout their expedition.
Princess stereotypes are gloriously debunked in this book about a royal who dares to be herself. Princess Petra will charm and inspire youngsters as she fearlessly outwits those who would thwart her progress in achieving her own goals, all the while helping others realize their own dreams.  Author Diane Mae Robinson’s second book in the Pen Pieyu Adventures is a delightful read and one that is sure to engage and enthrall young readers.  Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Review posted on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, and Children’s Literary Classics blog.
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Review by Barbara Ann Mojica for Sir Princess Petra’s Talent

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re-post from barbara ann mojica’s blog http://bamauthor.me/2014/06/04/a-princess-for-all/

A PRINCESS FOR ALL

Sir Princess Petra’s TALENT: Book Two The Pen Pieyu Adventure, 5 *’s

Written by Diane Mae Robinson

Petra'stalent,pic

This is the second book in The Pen Pieyu adventure series. The author provides a synopsis of Book One to get all readers up to speed though the book can stand on its own. Sir Princess Petra is no ordinary princess; she is spirited, stubborn, sensitive, and devoted to her friends and subjects. In the last book, the reader met a nine year old girl who was determined to become the first knight in her magical kingdom. Petra achieved knighthood by slaying the howling dragon named Snarls in a series of adventures; he later becomes her friend and master connoisseur in the palace kitchen.

At the beginning of Book Two, the king and queen summon Petra informing her that she must go away to the Land of Lost Donkeys to attend training in a Talent School in order to become a “proper princess.” This does not sit well with Petra, but she is an obedient daughter and loyal subject and so she acquiesces to her parents’ request. On her journey she meets Prince Duce Crablips who is secretly betrothed to her, but who would really like to go to school to learn how to crochet. The selection of talents available to Petra at the school are all unappealing, sewing, etiquette and knitting are not her cup of tea. Together with Snarls and Prince Duce, they eventually find a satisfactory course and complete certificates before being forced to make a quick exit. The three compatriots become embroiled in an adventure with the ganutes on their way home to the kingdom. Petra assists all her friends in employing their new found talents; Pen Pieyu attains subjects with new talents in the process. Petra enthralls her parents and her subjects with her new abilities, which I suspect might be the start of a new adventure.

This series is the perfect chapter book for new or reluctant readers. Because I write picture books, I have a definite preference for illustration in children’s books; the black and white pencil drawings in this book are a definite enhancement to the plot. The short length of the chapters are perfect for serial read alouds in the classroom or multiple bedtime stories. Petra is a strong role model for encouraging a young girl’s potential. Her strength of character along with the other rich and humorous characters extend the book’s appeal to boys as well. There is humor, adventure, magic, fantasy and just enough silliness to appeal to children and parents of children from early elementary through middle grades. I anticipate a lot more exciting adventures and lessons in store for Petra’s fans as she matures. Another good chapter book by award-winning author, Diane Mae Robinson. For more information about Diane’s dragon books for children: www.dragonsbook.com

Another 5 Star Review for Sir Princess Petra

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Award winning book, Sir Princess Petra

Award winning book, Sir Princess Petra


Barbara Ann Mojica  (Craryville, NY, USA)                    

5.0 out of 5 stars A PRINCESS WITH PIZAZZ!, January 5, 2014
As the story opens, we meet Princess Petra who is about to celebrate her birthday on the ninth day of the ninth month on the ninth year. According to royal custom, she may request anything she wishes as a birthday gift. Petra addresses her parents and informs them that she is tired of the usual gifts of jewelry and clothes. This year she wants to become a royal knight. Her father, King Longstride cannot find anything disallowing her request in the royal rulebook. However, she must choose and successfully accomplish one of three acts of royal bravery: capture a crocodile and make his skin into a royal leather chair, quiet the howling dragon named Snarls who lives in the Forest of Doom, or eat a roomful of raw onions! The princess dislikes onions and is friendly with the kingdom’s crocodile, so she quickly decides on quieting the dragon.Princess Petra departs the castle in a suit of armor made of pots and pans because all the royal armor is too big for her. Her weapon looks more like a cake knife than a sword. The poor princess soon meets adversity. During her adventures, she must figure out how to stop the dragon from howling and keeping the royal family awake, cope with a witch in the bog, and deal with an army of knights from a neighboring kingdom who want to challenge her. This princess has brains and common sense along with her beauty. She does not win her battles with force and bullying; Petra is a good judge of character and human nature! (even if some of those characters are not technically human) She has a wonderful sense of humor and can turn adversity into advantage.Petra provides an outstanding role model for young boys and girls for she has many lessons of courage, friendship and character to teach them. She and the other quirky characters in this book possess a delightful sense of humor. The black and white pencil drawings are soft and subtle complementing the quick moving text of this short chapter book which could be read in one sitting as a read aloud or in chapters for discussion in a classroom setting. Looking forward to reading more of The Pen Pieyu Adventures from this talented new author.
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