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Hurly Burly The Squirrel Next Door (Squirrel Facts Edition)-Book Review

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By S.S. Bazinet

Illustrated by Laura Christine Tiralla

Publisher: Renata Press (October 26, 2015)

Age Level: 4 – 8 | Grade Level: P – 3

About The Book

Hurly the squirrel is as cute as they come, but would he make a good house guest?
When Hurly invites himself into a boy’s home, the boy quickly learns that squirrels do not have pleasing inside-the-house manners.

“He chatters and scratches, he picks at the latches
of cupboards that hold all my food!
And if they resist, his teeth will persist,
and sly is his favorite mood.”

This hilarious and brightly illustrated tale of how a squirrel can create chaos will delight young and old readers alike.

What I Thought

This is an ingenious picture story book–it’s an adorable, fun story and a fact book all in one! The story of Hurly Burly the squirrel, written in charming rhyme, unfolds as he invites himself to become a house guest of a little boy. Hurly Burly is trouble, for sure, but he’s the most lovable squirrel ever. So what can the boy do to keep Hurly Burly around but cut down on the chaos in the house?

The squirrel facts (included on every page at the bottom of the story) are delightful and will educate children while they are entertained with the humorous story.

Illustrator Laura Christine Tiralla has captured the essence of Hurly Burly with wonderful artwork.

Hurly Burly The Squirrel Next Door (Squirrel Facts Edition): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01786S7PI/

Author S. S. Bazinet

S.S. Bazinet Biography

My fondest wish is that my stories entertain my readers and also provide them with moments of clarity and a deeper connection to themselves. My books include The Vampire Reclamation Project series, the Sentenced to Heaven series, as well as the YA thriller, My Brother’s Keeper, and a dystopian novel, Dying Takes It Out of You.

Where To Find The Author

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/S.-S.-Bazinet/e/B0078KS7BO/
Author’s website: http://www.ssbazinet.com/
Facebook: http:// https://www.facebook.com/SSBazinet/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SSBazinet

What People Are Saying.

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Sir Princess Petra's Talent - The Pen Pieyu Adventures

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent – The Pen Pieyu Adventures

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent – The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book two)
by Diane Mae Robinson
Tate Publishing, Sept.,  2013

Illustrations by Samantha Kickingbird

Illustrations by Samantha Kickingbird

Rating: 5 *’s
Sue Morris, Kid Lit Reviews
Petra is a great role model for girls. There are many oddball characters, some silly situations,and a pair of determined parents. Attempts to control a strong-headed, yet kind and caring almost ten-year-old royal brings about goofy humor kids will like. Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a story worth remembering.
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Rating: 5 *’s
 Mark Simon Smith, Children’s Book Author
Author Diane Mae Robinson has done it again. Her first book was a captivating, light-hearted, and whimsical fantasy romp that immediately grabs the young reader’s attention and holds it tight and the second is no different. The colorful descriptions and downright silly goofiness set these stories apart. I can’t imagine the reader the wouldn’t be interested in these books.
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Rating: 5 *’s
Steve Lothian, Author
Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a clever and fun adventure . . .the plot is original, kinda quirky and plenty of fun. I loved the humorous tone of the story and think the author has done a great job.The next thing I want to say about this book is that it was awesome. I’m not normally a Princessy story kinda guy, but I have to say that this one was rather cool. Full review here:
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Brittany,Tales of A Bookworm, Author/English Teacher
Princess Petra is a charming and fun adventure with a fascinating princess . . .I enjoyed the details like almost Dickensian names, the royal magician, plot twists, along with the adventure. I was thrilled to see Petra embrace her talent, and I think many parents and teachers will, too. This is a delightful, charming tale for readers who love a spirited character – I recommend it! Full review here:  http://talesofabookworm.com/sir-petra-princess-talent-blog-tour/
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Rating: 5 *’s
Ruth, My Devotional Thoughts
It’s okay to be who you really are, and this book emphasizes that point to a tee. The characters are well-developed, . . . the story was fun and thrilling. Full review here: http://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2013/09/sir-princess-petras-talent-by-diane-mae-robinson-book-review.html
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Melinda T.Falgoust, Author
In this funky fairy tale of medieval mayhem, Diane Mae Robinson has once again given readers a spunky main character driven by the need to be true to herself, even in the face of adversity . . . is a laugh-out-loud tale of tenacity in a kingdom of quirky characters. The delightful pencil sketches woven throughout the story capture the light-hearted whimsy of the story’s crazy characters. Full review here:

More reviews:

B & N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sir-princess-petras-talent-diane-mae-robinson/1116093626?ean=9781625106827

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

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sir+princess+petra%27s+talent

Read more about Diane and her dragon books for children series: www.dragonbooks.com