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By Anita M Shaw

 

Under the Paw
The Incredible Whacky
Air Hockey SHOWDOWN

A Kingsley Twins Novel Book One

Ralph Henry Dalton is the Biggest Bragger in the Universe—and the Kingsley twins have had enough!

When their fifth-grade class’s most obnoxious show-off takes things too far, Jerrianna Kingsley devises the perfect plan to take him down: an epic air hockey showdown featuring their secret weapon—Snowshoe Mal, their seven-toed, air hockey prodigy cat! But there’s just one problem… Malley has disappeared.

With time running out, their backup plan falls apart, and Ralph Henry turns out to be way better at air hockey than expected. Can the twins turn disaster into victory, or is this the ultimate Kingsley Family Calamity?

Join the fun with the twins and their classmates and find out!

Other Books

The Disciplining of Mom Cover

What happens when a parent gets grounded for a week?

Mom’s temper gets her into trouble with Dad. And the kids, Reyia, 13, her brothers Reymund, 17 and Rodney, 16, and little Ryleigh, 4, all agree she ought to be disciplined for it.

Sure, what she said about Uncle Willis is true and could be excursed. But what she said about Dad . . .

She’s banished to her room for a week. Unless she apologizes, and that isn’t looking likely.

So, now–who’s going to do the cooking, the cleaning . . . the laundry? And who’s going to bring them to their riding practice after school and to the show on Saturday?

Well, it’s up in the air how they’ll get to the show, but it’s Reyia who has to assume all of Mom’s chores. Reyia who’s never done more in a kitchen than load the dishwasher once in a while.

Really, though, Reyia’s biggest concern is that her parents will break up over this last argument. If only Mom would apologize, all could be normal again.

With its lighthearted mix of humor, heart, and family chaos, The Disciplining of Mom is a touching story perfect for readers who love teen dilemma tales and heartfelt family dramas.

A Tale of Two Diaries Cover

How do you feel when you discover your mom’s teen diary is almost a mirror of your own?

From the diary of Devynn X’Leyna Irvette Scoville, 14 almost 15:

 My Dearest Self,

 The worst has happened, and it didn’t have anything to do with Rodney. That argument today was the Beginning of the End of OUR FAMILY. O, Self! Definitely, a TRAGEDY.

I don’t want to go to school tomorrow

How can she—they—anybody—expect me to learn anything when my nice normal family is breaking up?

How come this fight ticked him off more than any of the others? Had he hoped for her laugh to end it? Her hugs and kisses to fix it? How come he hadn’t acted like he wanted that? And why would he need to fight with her? Why not just give her some hugs and kisses? She’d give them back! A million times!

Oh, but why couldn’t she just have gone ahead and done it just the same? She’s always done so before!

It won’t be like that for Rodney and me. We’ll always tell each other everything. And I’ll never look at him like Mom did Dad—or use the tone that she used today on him. Or like the one he used with her! I won’t do anything that will make him leave me for anyone else.

Oh, and now, there’s something new I gotta find out. Why Dad said Mom should be careful that I don’t turn out like her. Can’t figure that one. I think she’s great . . . most of the time. She doesn’t smoke, drink, beat us, or say mean things even when we’re being our little lazy stupid selves. She’s not happy, of course. But she’s never done anything anyone can run her down for.

Oh, wait. Some people don’t need reasons. Any excuse will do.

Wonder what her school life had been like. Like mine? I should ask. If she won’t tell me, I’ll ask Aunt X’Lohna. And if she won’t tell me, I’ll try Nana Phae. Someone’s going to tell me what Dad meant.

I got more to say, but I have to finish my homework even if I don’t want to go to school.

I feel a gut ache coming on . . .

Or no, wait. It’s my heart.

 If you enjoy heartfelt stories about family struggles, self-discovery, and the bittersweet journey of growing up, A Tale of Two Diaries is for you.

 Join Devynn as she navigates the chaos of family, friendships, and figuring out where she belongs. Buy A Tale of Two Diaries today and uncover the secrets hidden in her world.

 

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Under the Paw Reviews

Tracey – Reader Review

This book is charming and delightful all in one. Some books that are aimed for children, the really good ones teach even adults lessons that they can take and lead in their own lives, while being entertaining as well and “The Kingsley Twins” does just that. Good storytelling and a book that you can read to your children, good read and I highly recommend.

Eugenia Fain – Reader Review

This book is an engaging read that is intriguing from beginning to end. It chronicles the story of a stray cat who is adopted by a family; they then discover the cat with the maine coon tale has a surprise talent. It is able to play air hockey. The children who star in this book, Jeoffrey and Jerri, are twins, The idea occurs to them that they can challenge their neighbor, Ralph Henry, to an air hockey game with the winner playing the Mystery Guest Player. This surprise player is the cat. The winner of the challenge is . . . .

This book is worth perusing.

 Melody Laramie ~ Reader Review

I bought Under the Paw, by Anita M Shaw for my daughter to do a book report for school. I read aloud to her, and I ended up liking the book as much as my daughter did.

What I liked about this book, as a parent, is that it is true to life. While the children have to come up with their own solutions to problems, they have a real relationship with their parents. The parents are neither too perfect, nor too cruel. Nor are they clueless idiots just there to make the kids look smarter.

The story is geared to 8 – 10 year olds, though any age might enjoy the story. Fifth graders, Jerrianna and Jeoffrey Kingsley and most of their classmates are tired of listening to Ralph Henry Dalton’s arrogant bragging. He lives on the best street in the best town, has the best of everything and no one else could possibly out do him in anything.

Jerrianna comes up with an ingenious plan to put Ralph Henry in his place. Hold an air hockey tournament at their house and whoever is the winner plays against her Mystery Guest player . . . which is their new pet, a seven toed cat named Snowshoe Mal who loves to play air hockey—when she’s in the mood.

Jeoffrey, always the pessimist, is certain this plan is doomed to failure, and that his family will be chased out of town for allowing Ralph Henry such an easy win. He’d like to just hide the cat away on that fateful day, so his mom would be forced to take Malley’s place as Mystery Guest.

And when that day comes, some guests show up the twins weren’t expecting. Puts a totally different spin on their event!

My daughter liked finding out that some of the children’s weakness had also been their parents’ problems when they were young. She enjoyed finding out how helpful an animal can be in helping kids cope with stressful situations.

The story is told first person by Jeoffrey. It’s an easy read and the dialogue is pretty much what normal kids say. I am looking forward to trying more books in this series when they come out.

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A Purrfect Napping Spot Reviews

Karen Lynn Vidra – Authors Den Review

Cute write, Anita! Well done; purrrfection!
(((HUGS))) and love, your Tx. friend, Karen Lynn. 😀

MJ Hollingshead – Authors Den Review
enjoyed the read

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Poem Reviews

You are a poet!! JK