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Multi-Award Winning Children’s Series–Book Review

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The Multi-Award Winning Pen Pieyu Adventure Series
April 23, 2018 | Wanda Luthman

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Recently, I met a multi-award winning children’s author, Diane M. Robinson (pictured here), and read all 3 of her books in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series! I loved each one. I invite you to read about them along with my reviews and if you want to purchase them, I’ve made it easy and linked the buy page straight to Amazon where it says “Amazon” underneath each book! Enjoy!

 

Book 1

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Book #1 in the Ten-Time International Multi-Award Winning Series
“I have thought hard and for many passing moons. Jewels, frocks of lace, and princess games are boring. The thing I want the most . . . “Petra hesitated and bit on her lip. “I want to be a royal knight.”
Princess Petra’s unusual birthday request sends the court into a frenzy, but when she agrees to undertake a knight’s quest they can’t stop her. Armed with a cake knife and outfitted in the best royal pots and pans, Petra sets off to face a dragon and win her real armour before encountering a bog witch, and an army of the kingdom’s worst enemies. Will Petra’s kindness and acceptance prove more valuable than weapons and armour?
Join Sir Princess Petra and her dragon steed, Snarls, in their zany adventures in this humorous fantasy and exciting fairy tales for kids series. These multi-award winning dragon fantasy books for kids 7 – 11 years are sure to entertain.

My Review (5 stars)
Such a fun story! I actually read book three first but that took nothing away from enjoying this first book in the series. Sir Princess Petra is a kind-hearted soul who has big dreams for herself to be a royal knight against her parents wishes. She goes on her quest and makes friend of everyone she meets. Such a great story with a good lesson and plenty of humor thrown in!

Book 2

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Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a Multi-Award Winning Book
2014 – Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards
2015 -Children’s Literary Classics “Seal of Approval”
2015 – Purple Dragonfly Book Award
2015 Los Angeles Book Festival Book Award
2015 – Children’s Literary Classics Book Award
Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers!
But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra’s Talent would be?
Join Sir Princess Petra and her dragon steed, Snarls, in these zany adventures books for children, book series for girls age 9 – 12. These multi-award winning dragon books are sure to entertain. Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is book club recommended.

My Review (5 stars)
I very much enjoyed book two in this series. Sir Princess Petra doesn’t want to go to Princess School but she manages to find a work-around. She is strong and kind and a wonder role model for children. She keeps the King and Queen on their toes and she challenges their desire for her to be a proper Princess. The author knows how to entertain young readers with fun and interesting characters alongside a healthy dose of humor!

Book 3

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Book #3 in the Ten-Time International Multi-Award Winning Series
“Ms. Robinson has created a heroine unlike any other in children’s literature.” J.E. Rogers, Award-winning middle-grade fantasy author.
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 turn her into a real princess once and for all. Will the king finally succeed with this newly written, ridiculous mission for Petra?
Join Sir Princess Petra and her dragon steed, Snarls, in their zany adventures in this humorous fantasy and exciting fairy tales for kids series. These multi-award winning dragon fantasy books for kids 7 – 11 years are sure to entertain.
Sir Princess Petra’s Mission is an Award Winning Book in this humorous fantasy books for kids series.
2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award
2016 Book Excellence Award, 1st Place Chapter Books
2017 Children’s Literary Classics Seal of Approval
2017 Children’s Literary Classics, Gold Medal

My Review (5 Stars)
What a fun story! I enjoyed the fun names of the characters and places. I love the dragon, Snarls! The author does a great job of weaving adventure with fun and an important lesson of doing what is right even when it could really cost you. I highly recommend this book! 5 Stars

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Free Grade 4 Teacher’s Lesson Plan

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Free Teacher’s Lesson Plan (Elementary, Grade 4, Language Arts) Available From Multi-Award Winning Children’s Book Author Diane Mae Robinson

The author’s award-winning work Sir Princess Petra (book #1 in The Pen Pieyu Adventures  multi-award winning series) teaches children valuable life lessons through engaging fiction. The no-cost teacher’s lesson plan was developed by an elementary school teacher. The general outcome of the lesson plan: students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.

Sir Princess Petra features surprising plot twists and turns, brilliant flashes of humor, zany characters and is rooted in timeless values that shine through the charismatic main character. It is written in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and is reminiscent of ‘Shrek’. Reviewers have labeled the award winning book a ‘fantasy adventure that is sure to become a timeless classic.’

Teachers/Librarians page link:  http://www.dragonsbook.com/teachers-librarians.html
Lesson plan link: http://www.dragonsbook.com/Sir_Princess_Petra’s_Lesson_Plan.pdf

Read the reviews and purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Sir-Princess-Petra-Pieyu-Adventures/dp/1613462646/

Read about the reviews about the series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B00YW7K0I4/

“In writing children’s literature,” Robinson stated, “I strive to engage the young reader in a fun and interesting way through the adventures of my characters. It is also important to me that the moral lessons about kindness, acceptance, understanding, and believing in oneself, are brought out through my character’s actions.”

Reviewers on Goodreads stated, ‘This is a book that should be in lots of classrooms. I think it is a good book to help children understand that everything is not as it first seems.’ Another reviewer stated, ‘Cloaked in a fantasy work of knights, kings, and dragons that will engulf children into the story, the moral lessons imparted are refreshingly neither preachy nor boring. Petra’s breath of fresh air personality makes her an exceptional role model for children to admire and to imitate in the real situations of fear, new people, challenges, and goals in their own lives.”

While dragon books are one of the most popular segments of fantasy fiction and children’s books in today’s marketplace, in these fantasy fiction books, Robinson uses the dragon books concept as the background to teaching young people traditional values. Ms. Robinson’s highly praised work demonstrates that dragon books can be something much more than just books about dragons.

Sign up for the author’s newsletter for information about contests, giveaways, and new releases and receive your free Sir Princess Petra coloring book: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/

Currently, the author is running a coloring contest for kids through adults. Contest details: http://dragonsbook.com/blog/2016/11/05/coloring-contest-with-cool-prizes-all-ages/

Or just visit the For Kid’s Page for some fun facts about the characters: https://dragonsbook.com/for-kids/

 

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

 

 

 

Coloring Contest With Cool Prizes, All Ages!

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coloring-book-pngThe Sir Princess Petra Coloring Contest is on! Join the multi-award winning series coloring contest for all ages.

The contest will begin Nov. 8, 16 and finishes Mar. 8, 2017

There are 3 categories in the contest:

Category #1: kids to age 9

Category # 2: ages 10 – 16

Category # 3: ages 17 and over

 

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE CONTEST GUIDELINES AT THE END OF THIS POST.

GET YOUR COLORING BOOK HERE: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/

PRIZE FOR CATEGORY #1, KIDS TO AGE 9

Sir Princess Petra Notepad and Sir Princess Petra Hardcover Book

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PRIZE FOR CATEGORY # 2,  AGES 10 – 16

Sling bag with Snarls the dragon digital logo                                                                                            coloring-book-prize-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRIZE FOR CATEGORY # 3, AGES 17 AND OVER.

Compu messenger bag with Snarls the dragon embroidered logo

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CONTEST GUIDELINES

  1. Contest participants can be from a school I have previously visited on an author visit, or they can sign up to The Dragon Newsletter.  If you are already signed up for my newsletter, you will receive the link for the pdf coloring pages again in the November newsletter. If you have not signed up for the newsletter, see # 2.
  2. Contest participants can enter by signing up to The Dragon Newsletter (an occasional newsletter about my new book releases, contests, and giveaways). Upon sign up, you will receive the 55-page pdf coloring book which are the pages for the contest. Sign-up form here: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/
  3. One entry from the pdf coloring book per person. 
  4. Entries can be emailed or mailed. Address details will be sent via The Dragon Newsletter in November, 2016.
  5. All entries must indicate: Name, Age, School I Visited, or Email Address you used to sign up to the newsletter with.
  6. Winning entries will be picked by independent judges. Have fun and good luck!                  Snarls feels so important since his picture is on the bags. To read more about my dragon books for children, visit: www.dragonsbook.com 

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent Receives Children’s Literary Classics Book Award

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Award-Winning Children’s Book Author Diane Mae Robinson’s ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ Receives Silver Medal In Children’s Literary Classics Awards

Robinson’s multi-award winning books, ‘Sir Princess Petra’, and the second book in the series, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’, teach children valuable life lessons through engaging fiction

 

Diane_Mae_Robinson_Headshot[ November 17, 2015, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada ] Award-winning children’s book author Diane Mae Robinson has announced that ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Children’s Literary Classics Book Awards in the pre-teen, tween category. The award is given for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children’s Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design. CLC is an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in literature with the goal to help readers select the finest books available.

“I am very honored that ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ was chosen as a silver medalist for such a prestigious award as the Literary Classics,” Robinson stated.

This is the 6th International award for the multi-award winning children’s chapter book series, ‘The Pen Pieyu Adventures’. ‘Sir Princess Petra’, the first book in the series, also received the prestigious provincial award,  The  Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award (literary arts). It also took the First Place Award for children’s books in the 2013 Sharp Writ Book Awards. ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’, the second book in the series, took the Bronze Medal in the 2014 Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards in the grades 4 to 6 category.

Diane_Robinson_Cover_Talent_SealRobinson ‘s highly praised, multi-award winning children’s book, ‘Sir Princess Petra’, the first in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, has been labeled by reviewers as ‘a fantasy adventure that is sure to become a timeless classic.’ The Pen Pieyu Adventure series is written in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and is reminiscent of ‘Shrek’.

‘Sir Princess Petra’ has garnered multiple 5 star reviews and high praise from reviewers:

“A maverick fantasy, packed with plot twists and turns, brilliant flashes of humor, and originality.” James A. Cox, Editor-in-chief, Midwest Book Review

“Sometimes a kid’s book comes along that turns convention on its ear. This is one such book.” John L. Hoh Jr., Book Ideas. com

“Distinctly quirky and uniquely interesting–I really feel this book is a gem.” Renee Cormier, Mother Daughter Book Reviews

“A delightfully imaginative read, a tale that invites readers on a fearless journey towards friendship and self-discovery.” The University of Manitoba Book Review

“A fantasy tale with substance–this is a bright and breezy book, buoyed up by its humor.” Stephanie Dagg, Readers’ Favorite

“Imaginative, creative, every child deserves to read this book.”  Olivia Dsouza, Readers’ Favorite

‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has also received multiple 5 * and high praise from reviewers:

“A book we want to define as a graceful masterpiece in children’s literature.”
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“Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is written with brilliant imagination intertwined with wonderful humor!”  Sharee, Sharee’s Sentiments

“Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is quite simply, wonderful.” Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite

“This is a wonderful, fast-paced story full of humor and profound messages.” Alinka Rutkowska, Award Winning Children’s Author

“Diane Mae Robinson has done it again—captivating, light-hearted, a whimsical fantasy.” Mark Simon Smith, Children’s Book Author

Robinson uses the dragon books concept as the background to teaching young people traditional values. Ms. Robinson’s highly praised work demonstrates that dragon books can be something much more than fantasy tales.

The third book in the series, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Mission – The Pen Pieyu Adventures’, is scheduled for release in December of 2015.

Diane Mae Robinson is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at robinsondiana1193@yahoo.com. More information, including reviews, information for teachers and librarians, a downloadable lesson plan and a special children’s section is available at her website at http://www.dragonsbook.com. Both books are currently available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

About Diane Mae Robinson:

Diane lives in a small hilltop castle in central Alberta, Canada amongst an old and magical forest inhabited by gnomes, fairies, a princess, and a dragon. This magical forest is where Diane creates her characters and gets the inspiration for her stories.

The author has a journalism diploma from the Schools of Montreal, and an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut. Diane is also an artist, art teacher, writing instructor at the Creative Writing Institute, and a children’s book editor.

Contact and more information about Diane’s dragon books for children:

Diane Mae Robinson
http://www.dragonsbook.com
robinsondiana1193@yahoo.com

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Award-winning Children’s Book Three Time Finalist in International Awards Contest

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Children’s Book Author Diane Mae Robinson Is Finalist In Three Categories In Readers Favorite Awards

Robinson’s multi-award winning books, ‘Sir Princess Petra’, and the second book in the series, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’, teach children valuable life lessons through engaging fiction

[DATE, 2014, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada] Award winning Canadian author Diane Mae Robinson’s latest children’s book, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has achieved finalist status in three separate categories in the 2014 Readers Favorite International Book Award Contest. She placed in the Children’s Fantasy SciFi, Children’s Grades K to 3rd and Children’s Grades 4th to 6th.“I am pleased,” Robinson stated, “to share this honor with notable authors such asJimCarrey and many other very talentedandwell known children’s book authors.”Robinson ‘s highly praised, multi-award winning children’s book, ‘Sir Princess Petra’, the first in thePenPieyu series,iswritteninthe tradition of C. S. Lewis and is reminiscent of ‘Shrek’. Reviewers have labeled the award winning book a ‘fantasy adventure that is sure to become a timeless classic.’’Sir Princess Petra’ took an Honorable Mention award in the 2013 Readers’ Favorite International Awards for Children Grade K – 3rd.Robinsonwas honored with two major awards for the book.Shewas awarded the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artists Award for Children’s Book Author and took 2nd place in the Purple Dragonfly Book awards for Children’s Chapter Book.’Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has garnered multiple 5 star reviews and even more praise from Midwest Book Review and Readers Favorite.Robinson is currently at work on the third book in the series, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Mission’. She is also writing an easy-to-understand grammar book for elementary children, ‘Grammar for Kids and Dragons’. The book deals with elementary grades grammar lessons in a humorous medieval tone.Robinson uses the dragon books concept as the background to teaching young people traditional values. Ms. Robinson’s highly praised work demonstrates that dragon books can be something much more than fantasy tales.

Diane Mae Robinson is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at robinsond@mscnet.ca. More information, including reviews, information for teachers and librarians, a downloadable lesson plan and a special children’s section is available at her website. Both books are currently available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

About Diane Mae Robinson:

Diane Mae Robinson has a journalism diploma from the Schools of Montreal, and an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut. She is a writing instructor/tutor for the Children’s Writing Course at the Creative Writing Institute. She is also an artist, writing tutor and teaches acrylic and watercolor art to children. She lives with her husband, Allen, in a small hilltop castle near St. Paul, Alberta.  They have four dogs and three horses, along with a forest inhabited by gnomes, fairies, a princess, and a dragon. This magical forest is where Diane creates her characters and gets the inspiration for her stories.

Contact  and more information about Diane’s multi-award winning dragon books for children series:

Diane Mae Robinson
http://www.dragonsbook.com
robinsond@mcsnet.ca

Teachers/Librarians page link:  http://www.dragonsbook.com/teachers-librarians.html
Lesson plan link: http://www.dragonsbook.com/Sir_Princess_Petra’s_Lesson_Plan.pdf

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Children’s Book Author receives N.Y. Agent Contract

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Award winning author Diane Mae Robinson has announced that she has contracted with Gotham Artists Agency of New York. Robinson is the author of ‘Sir Princess Petra’ and ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’.  

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Award Winning Children’s Book Author Diane Mae Robinson Announces New York Agency Contract

Robinson awards include the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artists Award for Children’s Book Author and took 2nd Place in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for ‘Sir Princess Petra’, the first book in the Pen Pieyu series

[October 30, 2013, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada] Award winning Canadian author Diane Robinson has announced that she has contracted with Gotham Artists Agency of New York.“Signing with New York agent, James von Scholz at Gotham Artists Agency,” Robinson stated, “is an incredible boost to my writing career. My agent will work with me to bring my characters to larger audiences through foreign rights, animation, and toy licensing. It’s very exciting.”‘Sir Princess Petra’, the first in the series, features surprising plot twists and turns, brilliant flashes of humor, zany characters and is rooted in timeless values that shine through the charismatic main character. It is written in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and is reminiscent of ‘Shrek’. Reviewers have labeled the award winning book a ‘fantasy adventure that is sure to become a timeless classic.’The second book, ‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has already received a number of very favorable reviews. A recent review on Goodreads stated, ‘This is a book that should be in lots of classrooms. I think it is a good book to help children understand that everything is not as it first seems.’ Another reviewer stated, ‘Cloaked in a fantasy work of knights, kings, and dragons that will engulf children into the story, the moral lessons imparted are refreshingly neither preachy nor boring. Petra’s breath of fresh air personality makes her an exceptional role model for children to admire and to imitate in the real situations of fear, new people, challenges, and goals in their own lives.”Ms. Robinson also recently announced that ‘Sir Princess Petra’ took an Honorable Mention award in the 2013 Readers’ Favorite International Awards for Children Grade K – 3rd. This adds to the long list of awards for ‘Sir Princess Petra’.  Robinson was honored with two major awards for the first work. She was awarded the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artists Award for Children’s Book Author and took 2nd place in the Purple Dragonfly Book awards for Children’s Chapter Book.While dragon books are one of the most popular segments of fantasy fiction and children’s books in today’s marketplace, in these fantasy fiction books, Robinson uses the dragon books concept as the background to teaching young people traditional values. Ms. Robinson’s highly praised work demonstrates that dragon books can be something much more than dragon books.Diane Mae Robinson is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at robinsond@mscnet.ca. More information, including reviews, information for teachers and librarians and a special children’s section is available at her website. Both books are currently available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.About Diane Mae Robinson:

Diane Mae Robinson has a journalism diploma from the Schools of Montreal, and an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut.  She is also an artist, writing tutor and teaches acrylic and watercolor art to children. She lives with her husband, Allen, in a small hilltop castle near St. Paul, Alberta.  They have four dogs and three horses, along with a forest inhabited by gnomes, fairies, a princess, and a dragon. This magical forest is where Diane creates her characters and gets the inspiration for her stories.

Contact:

Diane Mae Robinson
http://www.dragonsbook.com
robinsond@mcsnet.ca

For more reviews of Sir Princess Petra’s Talent, book 2 in this adventure kids book series go here:http://amzn.to/1584kko

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