The warble is a great old fashioned fantasy adventure but told in a modern style. Today we will be peeking into her private life, kind of like the initial questions you would find on an fbi clearance background check well also be having a giveaway at bottom of post of 3 ebook copies of her first book, the magic warble. Victoria, known as vicki, was born in scarborough, ontario, canada, to an austrian immigrant mother, and a dutch immigrant father. In the process of moving, i assured her we would read it. With temperatures in the 90s and 100s for weeks now, my kids have spent way too much time indoors this summer. The warble the bernovem chronicles book 1 by victoria simcox. With the rossi family dismantled, the only thing left for katie to do is to graduate and hopefully move on to the police force before going to quantico. Theyre books full of intrigue, heroes, heroins, and a smidgen of romance. Leave a comment here telling me why youd love to win a signed copy of the magic warble. It is filled with all sorts of fantasy creatures from gnomes, dwarves, fairies, talking animals and more. This is a wonderful story for midgrade reading levels or kids. Victoria enjoys writing, reading, painting watercolors, hiking and good movies.
Victoria simcox did an amazing job with all the elements in this book. The magic warble by victoria simcox and the little ones too. Twelveyearold kristina kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The author created a magical new world with creatures that i could easily picture and a storyline. Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen all these and more can be found in the magic warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship twelveyearold kristina kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. I will examine plot, character and polish and then assign a grade. Well, whether you do or not, victoria simcox makes it totally believable in her book the magic warble. Everyone, please welcome victoria simcox, juvenile fiction author of the magic warble and the sequel the black shard. The black shard by victoria simcox i could hardly wait to read the black shard by victoria simcox. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, and good old fashioned humor. Elaina, tawny, grace, and steph along with a dog and a cat embark on a crazy adventure to open a bed and breakfast across country. Please welcome victoria simcox back to dab of darkness. After having read it, i would personally shift the age category a tad to exclude thirteenyearolds and include eightyearolds. In the warble, victoria simcox takes you on a journey through a mystical land where gnomes, dwarfs and fairies make their home.
While there, make sure to check out part 2, the shard. When ordinary girl, kristina, is given a gift of the warble, she finds herself transported into a world where things are very different from home. The black shard and the first book in the series the magic warble are great ones to check out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A real fantasy book with a kid an underdog, to be exact as the heroheroine with grand adventures. The magic warble by victoria simcox published by two harbors press on february 1st 2009 pages. Simcox for writing a book that contains no profanity, violence, or other inappropriate content. My son is very fond of this genre of books, so i figured this is right up his alley.
This is a wonderful story for midgrade reading levels or kids between the ages of 9. After having read it, i would personally shift the age category a. Its an easy read and appropriate for young teens through adult. Victoria simcox audio books, best sellers, author bio. Author victoria simcox creates a wonderful character in kristina, a girl that other children and even adults can easily relate to. I was thrilled when author victoria simcox asked if i would like to read her book, the magic warble. One of my favorite kinds of books to read when i was a kid were fantasy adventures. Author victoria simcox first book the warble in the bernovem chronicles series, is a fabulous 5 star fantasy fairytale read. Besides her writing career, victoria taught elementaryschool art for several years. I loved the book and cant wait to read the second book the black shard. From leading sunday school to creating his own childrens curriculum to writing his first book, the beloved junipers journey, fred has always had a knack for distilling life lessons into simple, beautiful readings. The magic warble was one the of the best books that i have ever read. I liked kristina right away and could relate to her love of sleep and the fact that she often oversleeps and misses the bus.
I just finished reading the magic warble by victoria simcox and it is a fabulous story. The story behind the magic warble by victoria simcox the story. Victoria was born in scarborough, ontario, canada, to an austrian immigrant mother and a dutch immigrant father. You may remember her earlier interview where we talked about c. The magic warble by victoria simcox 2009, paperback for. The warble by victoria simcox the warble is the first book in the bernovem chronicles, written by victoria simcox.
Of course, the divine miss m is a sucker for a fairy. Victoria was born in scarborough, ontario, canada, to an austrian immigrant mother, and a dutch immigrant father. More often than not, she can be found with her nose in a book. Access the books website here, the authors blog, her goodreads account, and an author interview here. The warble written by the talented victoria simcox, is a magical tale set in the authors fictional world of bernovem. Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen all these and more can be found in the warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship. Victoria simcox asked me to read her book, the warble.
The magic warble by victoria simcox click on cover to purchase. Well, kristina is a true underdog and the magic warble is a truly magical adventure full of fantasy. I am happy to be part of a giveaway for victoria simcoxs book the magic warble. I thought it would be a great way to snuggle up with my boy before he gets to told to want to snuggle and read a great book about adventure and friendship.
She brings the story of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen to you as soon as you start reading. The warble is the first book in the bernovem chronicles, written by victoria simcox. This is a must read for all those that love an epic quest of good against evil with malevolent peril around every corner. Author interview with victoria simcox the secret files.
Victoria simcox tells a good tale of magic, mystery and heroics to deliver the warble to its rightful resting place. From ohio to portland and finally to maine, the fiery, middle aged woman chance meet many obstacles that. I just wanted to give a shout out for a fellow author, victoria simcox. The magic warble by victoria simcox is a juvey fiction novel geared towards children ages 9. The magic warble by victoria simcox summer reading for. He creates opportunities for meaningful conversations between parents and children, all while delighting children with the. I settled in for a quiet afternoon and quickly devoured this wonderful fantasy book. Simcox for writing a book that contains no profanity, violence, or other as the mother of a 12yearold daughter who loves to read, it can be quite difficult to find. Here she has returned to talk further about the second book in her juvenile fantasy series, the black shard.
The warble the bernovem chronicles book 1 and millions of other books are available for. Now my children have discovered a book they feel the same way about, the magic warble, by victoria simcox. The dms was lucky enough to interview victoria simcox, author of the new middle grade novel the magic warble. I loved reading her first book the magic warble and her new book is the sequel. An adventurous tale that will appeal to anyone who has never really felt like they fit in, the magic warble was a delight to read and. Victoria simcox just recently changed publishers and the names of her warble books. Its been a little over two years since kristinas initial visit to bernovem, and shes starting to doubt whether or not her trip to that magical land ever happenedshe thinks. For more information about the black shard and the author victoria simcox, you can visit the books official website, check it out on facebook, or follow victoria simcox on twitter. At the request of the author, victoria simcox, i received a follow up story to the magic warble, which i absolutely loved. Their tendency, of course, is to sit in front of the tv or play games on the computer, but i would much rather encourage the kids to dig in to a good book. Plot this is a trapped in another world macguffin mission, for preteens. Follow the author, victoria simcox, on twitter one entry 4.
The bernovem chronicles, book 1 audible audio edition. Victoria, many thanks to you for stopping by my blog today and giving us a little insider information on the magic warble. The magic warble is marketed for ages 912, or for young adults, but book lovers of any age can appreciate this tale of adventure and dreamy fantasy. My 9 year old daughter is a bookworm, much like me. Also, we have a giveaway of winners choice of her two books, so make sure to check that out at the. I was born in scarborough, ontario, canada, to an austrian immigrant. The magic warble by victoria simcox, paperback barnes. Amazon purchasing links are as follows usukcanada and for the book depository in euros. Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen all these and more can be found in the warble, an enchanting tale of adventure. The book monsters 299 members last activity feb 24, 2016 11.
The sequel to the the magic warble had me thinking hard for the entire book, and at the end, had me on the edge of my chair. This week victoria simcoxs book the warble part 1 of the warble series is going to be free on amazon from sunday 1124 through friday 1. Go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. The warble by victoria simcox the first book in the bernovem chronicles by victoria simcox. Besides being an author, victoria is also an elementary school art teacher. In the shard, book 2 of victoria simcoxs enchanting series, the bernovem chronicles, we meet up once again with the charming and resourceful kristina kingsly, now 15. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. There are some writerly punctuation errors, but id give it a solid four stars. An evil queen, a young handsome prince, and an ordinary girl.
When my seven year old came home from school she saw it sitting on the coffee table. She is usually reading 34 books at a time, both for her homeschool and for fun. I was so delighted, and sat on pins and needles until this book was done, and then the email came. Spring shadows, the third book in the grace restored series, follows the life of katie mackenna.
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