Giveaway: YA Must-Read Expelled by James Patterson & Emily Raymond #GetExpelled

EXPELLED

By James Patterson and Emily Raymon

Published by JIMMY Patterson

In Stores: October 23rd 2017

One viral photo. Four expelled teens. Everyone’s a suspect.

Will Foster's Twitter account used to be anonymous—until someone posted The Photo that got him and three other students expelled, their futures ruined forever. But who took the picture, and why are they being targeted?

To uncover the truth, Will gets close to the suspects: the hacker, the quarterback, the bad girl, the class clown, the vice principal, and... his own best friend. What secrets are they hiding, and even worse—what do they know about each other? The terrible truth will haunt them forever.

New York Times bestselling author James Patterson brings us another fast-moving tale of suspense, with danger, romance, and twists and turns that will keep you guessing to the very last page.

JIMMY Patterson sent me a copy to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway!

What you love and/or miss most about high school (and what you don’t)!:

• Miss the football pep-rallies every Friday.
• Miss playing softball and soccer with my teams.
• Miss dressing up for Spirit week.
• Miss the half-time show at Football games. 
• Miss the days of writing notes to your friends and boyfriends (before cellphones).
• Not Missed are the bullies.
• Not Missed are the M.C. Hammer pants phase.
• Not Missed is riding the bus to school.
• Not Missed is the school cafeteria.
• Not Missed is all the homework.

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Author photo, credit: Sue Solie Patterson

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James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community from the National Book Foundation. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Timesbestsellers, including Confessions of a Murder Suspect and the Maximum Ride series, and his books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children’s book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: “We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, ‘PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.’” He has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher Education Scholarships at twenty-four colleges and universities. He has also donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.

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• Copy of Expelled
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Book Review: Confessions: The Private School Murders by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Confessions: The Private School Murders
Confessions #2
Authors: James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: October 7th 2013
Review Source: Big Honcho Media

Wealthy young women are being murdered, and the police aren't looking for answers in the right places. Enter Tandy Angel. Her first case was the mystery of her parents' deaths. Now she's working to exonerate her brother of his girlfriend's homicide. And danger just got closer.

One of the recent victims was a student at Tandy's own elite school. She has a hunch it may be the work of a serial killer... and Tandy perfectly fits the profile of the killer's targets. Can she untangle the mysteries in time? Or will she be the next victim?

James Patterson keeps the confessions coming as Tandy delves deeper into her own tumultuous history and the skeletons in the Angel family closet.

James Patterson remains a pivotal figure in the young adult fiction genre. More known for his mystery novels over the past few years, Patterson has made a strong base in young adult fiction. With series like Maximum Ride and Daniel X, James Patterson seems to have the younger genre down pack. The new Confessions series, I believe is his most polished yet. With the storyline, great characters, and of course the vintage Patterson mystery, the first two books in the series are obvious bestsellers.
Now the second book, the Private School Murders, is a great sequel to Confessions of a Murder Suspect. Keeping with the fast paced style, the story becomes a mad dash from start to finish. Tandoori is back and her family is still messed up. While her brother lives in custody for supposed murder; mysterious murders are popping up around NYC and lets not forget the typical teenage lover affair. With the help of her friends and family, she hopes to solve all of the cases in time. Filled with tension on every page, this book turns out to be better than the first. Tandoori as a main character really becomes relatable and on a whole, the story just seems to flow just right from page to page.

Read Joshua's Review for Book 1 Confessions of a Murder Suspect

*Side Note from Deitre

Although I try not to judge a book by it's cover, I must bring to light the fact that book 1, had an original cover that was very dramatic and gets the reader ready to dive into the book. Since the first publication, new cover styles have been created that just do not lend to the same effect. Be sure to let the name and writing alone, James Patterson, entice you to read this series.

Confessions and Clues Week: Confessions: The Private School Murders | Set-Up | Confession #2 | Giveaway

Confessions and Clues Week

Today We would like to share with you the Confessions and Clues Week celebration for the second Young Adult Murder Mystery Series from James Patterson; Confessions: The Private School Murders.

Set-up:

There have been a string of murders on the Upper West Side in NYC. A killer is on the loose targeting private school girls, and while the police look for all the right answers in all the wrong places, Tandy Angel is determined to uncover who is really responsible. Tandy has shared these five clues that hint at who the killer may be.

But what is going on in Tandy’s mind as she tracks the footsteps of a killer? Here is one of Tandy’s true CONFESSIONS, an inside look at her thoughts and feelings.

To piece together the full story and get an inside look at this thrilling story, you’ll have to pick up a copy of Confessions: The Private School Murders, on-sale October 7th however books are sold.

Confession #2:

Tandy Angel, mastermind determined to track down a serial killer targeting private school girls on the Upper West Side, confesses her vow in Confessions: The Private School Murders to track down the person responsible.

“I am making a promise to myself, and also to you. I will save lives. I hope I will save potential victims of the Private School Girl Killer. “

-Confessions: The Private School Murders (page 131)

*Now be sure to stop by Bewitched Bookworms as she's featuring a Clue today!*

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Confessions: The Private School Murders is the gripping second installment in James Patterson’s #1 New York Times bestselling new teen detective series!



Wealthy young women are being murdered, and the police are looking for all the right answers in all the wrong places. And Tandy Angel wants to know who’s really responsible.



In the meantime, Tandy’s brother Matthew is on trial for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, actress Tamara Gee, and Tandy is delving deeper into the Angel family closet to uncover the mysteries of her scandalous family



As the victims continue to pile up, can Tandy untangle the mysteries in time? Or will she be the next victim?

 

The first book: Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

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Book Review: I Funny: A Middle School Story by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein

I Funny: A Middle School Story
Authors: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Illustrator: Laura Park
Reading Level: MG
Genre: Humor/School
Released: December 10th 2012
Review Source: Little, Brown and Company
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. But Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. He practices the craft of stand-up every day on friends, family, and the willing customers at his Uncle Frankie's diner. When Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?

Following the bestselling success of the hilarious Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, James Patterson continues to dish out the funnies in another highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story.

I picked this book up purely to help out my son, who is behind on reading for pleasure. Which happens when you are a junior in high school. Being a middle school teacher for 10 years, I thought that I could breeze through this quickly, check it off the list and move to the next. See, I'm someone, who really doesn't watch comedies, sitcoms, read comedies, get jokes the first time they are told etc. etc. So when I saw I Funny and James Patterson, I thought, I'll give it a try. Now, this is the first book that I've ever read written by James Patterson. However, my oldest has probably read everything YA that he has ever written. Lets just say I know why. WOW, where should I begin? Mr. Patterson had me rethinking my laughing ability after the first chapter. I found my self reading and pausing to find the nearest kid in the family to retell the joke that I just read. Even my dearest hubby was so surprised that it took this long for me to really get into comedy all because of a book. Am I completely reformed? Not yet, however did this book open up some brand new doors for me? Absolutely!!!

Jamie Grimm is the main character. He uses a wheel chair. He's a middle schooler and is determined to enter the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest. Throughout the novel we follow Jamie's journey through this quest. He entertains his audience through every page, until the very end. Does Jamie win the coveted title? Pick this book up, devote a few hours and find out!

Book Review: Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Confessions of a Murder Suspect
Teen Detective Series #1
Author: James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Mystery/Crime
Released: September 24th 2012
Review Source: Little, Brown and Company
Available: Amazon

James Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a thrilling teen detective series about the mysterious and magnificently wealthy Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another.

On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone--maybe not even herself. Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud's intense perfectionist demands, no child comes away undamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous-and revealing-game. Who knows what the Angels are truly capable of?

James Patterson, one of the most well known authors, some how continues to produce amazing series. With the Maximum Ride, Daniel X, and Witch and Wizard series reaching millions of readers, it seems that maybe Mr. Patterson would take a break. Thankfully this is not the case with the renowned author's new novel Confessions of A Murder Suspect. Written with his extremely visual writing style, Patterson drifts away from his genre of fantasy and science fiction and goes to a more realistic mystery with a secondary author by the name of Maxine Paetro. The novel uses many dramatic twists and really portrays the emotional aspect of the book. The quest for perfection is highlighted to the extreme in this book!

In the novel we follow teenager Tandy Angel who awakens one night to find that her parents have been murdered. The murder seems almost impossible to commit from an outsider making Tandy and her brothers instant suspects. Now Tandy's parents were no ordinary parents. They just so happened to be extremely rich parents. Tandy and her siblings have led a highly cultured life, in where their parents control everything to achieve perfection. This control however, sadly turns each sibling into a type of sociopath which Tandy realizes makes them prime suspects. While dealing with the conflicting feelings of loss for her parents, Tandy does vow to find the killer and bring them to justice.

An emotional roller coaster, this novel thrives off of dramatic twists and surprises. As always Patterson does a wonderful job of composing his characters. My only wish for this new book of Patterson, is that would be longer, providing more back story. I feel it would have greatly enhanced the over story. Nevertheless, this is a great book, and will surely become a best-seller!

 

Book Review: Angel by James Patterson

Angel
A Maximum Ride #7
Author: James Patterson
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction
Released: February 7th 2012 (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Review Source: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Available: Amazon

Summary: (from goodreads) Max Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs. No. Matter. What. Living on the edge as fugitives, they never had a choice. But now they're up against a deadly force that's racing across the globe, and just when they need him the most--Fang is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone--including Max.

Max is heartbroken over losing Fang, her soul mate. Her closest friend. But with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, and she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in. Max, Dylan, and the rest of their friends must soon join forces with Fang and his new gang for an explosive showdown in Paris that's unlike anything you've ever imagined . . . or read.

James Patterson is one of the most famous authors who is continuously able to produce amazing novels by the bucket load. In the Maximum Ride series Mr. Patterson uses his witty and humorous dialogue combined with fast paced action to create a trend setting young adult series. In the seventh installment, Angel, Patterson portrays the old saying of “If ain't broke, don’t fix it” with Angel feeling like other books in the series. While in most cases this would be a negative, the author uses it to his advantage, making the book just as entertaining as the one before. What Angel does is take that well used formula and broadens it into something richer.

In Angel we find Max reeling from the lost of her best pal and soul mate Fang who has decided to start his own flock of mutant kids. As always though there is no time for relaxation and our heroine is thrown another apocalyptic problem. New characters are brought in and some secrets of the past are somewhat revealed. While Angel is a very fast paced and entertaining book there are points where the flow of the book starts to get repetitive to a point where you can quickly predict how a character will react to certain situations. Despite this, James Patterson has once again added a great addition to the Maximum ride series. Nevermore, The final Maximum Ride Adventure installment is due out in Aug. So there is plenty of time to catch on a great series if you haven’t started.

RIP MAXIMUM RIDE!

On August 6, 2012, James Patterson’s #1 New York Times bestselling Maximum Ride will come to an end. After seven dramatic, spellbinding, can’t-put-them-down books, Max Ride and her flock will make their explosive and dramatic last stand – and the stakes have never been higher – in NEVERMORE.

The apocalyptic ending is top-secret, leaving the series’ hoards of anxious and passionate fans raving about the Max and the flock. In the meantime, I would be happy to provide you with copies of the series – including THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT, which introduced Maximum Ride, an incredible young woman destined to save the world – for you to be up-to-date on the series and also to promote the exciting upcoming finale.

Who is Maximum Ride? She and her “flock” – Fang, Iggy, Nudge, the Gasman, and Angel – are kids with a special gift: because of a government experiment, they can fly.

Check out Max's blog at:
http://maximumrideblog.tumblr.com/

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https://twitter.com/#!/max_flock/