![]() ![]() ( Click here to read my full review of The Green Ember.) I hope this introduction gives you a taste of his dedication to good literature, his passion for family, and his inimitable sense of humor. It’s with great delight that I present Sam Smith, creator of Story Warren, author of the children’s fantasy novel The Green Ember. So even though March was well underway by the time we’d finished listening to the thrilling tale of The Green Ember, I knew an interview with its author would make the perfect addition to our March of Books here at Kindred Grace. The tale kept the entire family entertained–from my husband down to our 3-year-old son (he’s still worried about three characters whom he hopes are rescued in the next book!). ![]() Our hearts warmed as they fought to protect each other, against all odds. We were on the edge of our seats as they encountered danger. Instantly, our entire family was transported to the grassy field where Picket and Heather were playing Starseek. And it was with great anticipation that we turned on The Green Ember as we began our 2,000 mile road trip. So I knew that The Green Ember was the perfect audiobook on which to use our free Audible credit. My children were hooked after the one-hour audio preview available at Story Warren. And then it came out on audiobook, read by Joel Clarkson (and oh how we love audiobooks!). Smith was the one book you must read this year, I knew it better go on our wishlist. We’ve got some.When my friend Sarah Mackenzie over at the Read-Aloud Revival said that The Green Ember by S.D. Looking for some awesome music to listen to with your family? Cool. (for example, if you like hiking with your family, just leave a comment that says: hiking.) Winners revealed next week! So leave a comment below naming a favorite family activity, and you’ll be entered to win your own copy of The Green Ember. The Green Ember belongs on a shelf in your home. Of course, eventually you’ll want the real book. And if you visit their website today, you’ll see The Green Ember is FREE today in the kindle store. has provided through the audiobook version, delightfully voiced by Joel Clarkson (available at ). It brings me great pleasure to recommend The Green Ember to readers of every age, everywhere. – Jonah Goodgame (for Jonah’s spontaneous video review, click here) “If you’ve ever liked a book, I think you’ll like The Green Ember” He was recently spotted on the playground halfway through Tolkein’s Silmarillion, and for two years, his favorite book has been Watership Down). In case you’re still on the fence about this fantastic debut novel, here’s what my son Jonah had to say (Jonah is 11, he read the LOTR trilogy for the first time when he was 9. With rich character development and brisk, thoughtful dialogue, The Green Ember fully lives up to the implicit claims within that stirring start. And blessedly, the action pitched and careened from there with a deft storyteller’s touch. “My place beside you, my blood for yours! Till the Green Ember rises or the end of the world!” The brief prologue ends with a mysterious, captivating call that echoes throughout the rest of the story. Smith (proprietor of ) is my friend, but even if he were my arch nemesis, I would have been swept into this finely written tale of peril and beauty, treachery and hope. ![]() That means the world is beginning to learn about Heather and Picket Longtreader. My heart leaps! It LEAPS I tell you! Last week The Green Ember was the #1 Children’s Fantasy novel on. All this week, I’ll be postings short reviews (and doing GIVEAWAYS!!) of new book releases that I think the Slugs & Bugs Blog readers will enjoy.
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