Bookzone Reviews welcomes Carole P. Roman the author of
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex! which is on tour with
The Children's Book Review.
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex
Written by Carole P. Roman
Ages 8-18 | 243 Pages
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. | ISBN-13: 9781950080434
Publisher’s Book Summary: Templeton Academy, the superhero high school, is finally open!
The prestigious academy is recruiting the best of the best to enroll in its student body. The school is as mysterious as it is exclusive. Grady Whill thinks there is nothing special about him to make the grade. However, his best friend, Aarush Patel has been selected and thinks Grady has the right stuff. Even school bully, Elwood Bledsoe is attending.
If Grady is fortunate enough to be picked, his guardian has forbidden him to attend. Will a family secret prevent Grady from becoming the superhero he was destined to be?
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon ~ Audible
MY THOUGHTS
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex is my first read from Carole P. Roman and I really enjoyed her style of writing. The book sucks you in from the first page and holds your attention.
Templeton the school for superheroes is the talk of everyone. Entrance into this cool school with the secret location is everyone's overt or secret desire at Grady's school.
Grady thinks he has no chance and is happy for, yet jealous of his best friend Aarush, who gets in, while his uncle won't even discuss why he is against Grady applying and getting in.
We get a taste of Indian culture with a look inside the family dynamics of Aarush's family via quotes from Ghandi, description of sari's and mouth watering food selections and even an explanation of the bindi (the red dot on Gita's forehead).
Aarush being on the spectrum is done really well as we see him from Grady's point of view and we see their closeness in how Grady himself gets accepted to the school.
The themes of hope, friendship, family, bullying, autism, and ones innate the desire to be someone special are intricately woven into this story that if full of mystery and slightly sinister undertones as the characters grow along with the story.
I rated it 4.5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages.
Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then.
She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren.
Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman.
Roman is the CEO of a global transportation company, as well as a practicing medium.
She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and has created an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors.
Writing is her passion and one of her favorite pastimes. Roman reinvents herself frequently, and her family calls her the ‘mother of reinvention.’ She resides on Long Island, near her children and grandchildren.
For more information, visit http://www.caroleproman.com/.
https://www.facebook.com/CarolePRomanAwardWinningAuthorAndBooks/
https://twitter.com/caroleproman?lang=en
Amazon Author Page
TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, September 12, 2022 The Children’s Book Review A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Thursday, September 15, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Friday, September 16, 2022 Writer with Wanderlust A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Monday, September 19, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Carole P. Roman |
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Friday, September 23, 2022 Lisa’s Reading An article by Carole P. Roman Blending the superhero genre with the classic school story |
Monday, September 26, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Book Zone Reviews A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Twirling Book Princess An article by Carole P. Roman Superheroes and why they make good characters for kids books |
Thursday, September 29, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex |
Friday, September 30, 2022 Shooting Stars Mag An interview with Carole P. Roman
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win an awesome Dooney Press Gift Pack of books and more fun goodies!
One (1) grand prize winner receives: - A signed copy of Grady Whill and the Templeton Code - A waxed canvas backpack Nine (9) winners receive: - A signed copy of Grady Whill and the Templeton Code
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Grady Whill and the Templeton Code Book Giveaway
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