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.
Karen Pokras Toz is a writer, wife, and mom. Karen grew up in the small town of Orange, Connecticut and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Finance. She also attended the University of Richmond, where she studied law and business, receiving both a JD and an MBA. Karen is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Karen lives in Montgomery County, PA with her husband and three children.
Reviewed by Brenda Casto for Readers' Favorite
Nate Rockledge is a ten year old boy dealing with fourth grade, he isn't into girls or sports, instead he likes to draw in his sketch book and he is pretty good at it! While he is drawing his imagination takes him on fantastic adventures where he is always saving the world, but when something happens and he really needs to save the day can he do it?
I loved Nate, his character is so relate-able, the relationship that he has with his sister seems very typical, and the way he describes his mother's cooking often had me laughing out loud, but I found it touching that he was determined not to hurt his mom's feelings so he kept his thoughts about her cooking to himself.My favorite parts of the story were the adventures that Nate's imagination takes us on, the author writes them in such a smooth, detailed way that I could just imagine them actually happening. The way this story was written it actually felt like I was seeing things thru the eyes of a ten year old. From the ordeals that he has with Lisa Crane, to the spats he has with his sister, or spending the evening at his best friend Tommy's house, each scene comes to life and seems so realistic. I loved the positive relationship that Nate has with his parents.
While I think the cover art on this book will capture the eye of a young boy, but the story inside will certainly capture their imaginations.As an older person I found myself thoroughly enjoying the story, it sort of reminded me of the books I read when I was a kid. I think Nate and his adventures would make a great television or cartoon series. A great book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. On a scale of one to five I would give this book a six because it's just that good.
