This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Gizmo loves to travel. The only problem was that in 2020, the world was shut down due to a deadly virus. In Heidi Heisel’s Gizmo Goes on a Road Trip, Gizmo is worried about putting on so much weight since he can’t get out and exercise like he usually does. Plus, he can’t travel. “Gizmo is a traveling dog,/ and he yearned for a vacation./ A road trip across the United States,/ to learn about this great nation.” When the restrictions are finally lifted. Gizmo packs his car and heads out of his home in Texas, keen to see some of the famous national parks in six different States, like Yellowstone. It’s a grand adventure that Gizmo won’t soon forget.
Heidi Heisel’s children’s book, Gizmo Goes on a Road Trip, is a travelogue aimed at inspiring young readers to enjoy road trips. The story is told in rhyming verse, which will appeal to younger readers. The illustrations are fascinating. The book's second half includes a photo album of the real trip the author took with her dog, Gizmo. Young readers will be intrigued by the adventures Gizmo has, including the animals he meets, the funny and interesting historical facts he learns, and the fears he faces when confronted with incredible heights in the mountain regions. He learns a lot on his journey and stores all kinds of incredible memories. This lyrical treasure will encourage young readers to seek out their own adventures, whether locally or somewhere across the country. An interesting and educational read.
