Terry Miller Shannon

TUB TOYS is now out in paperback! Tub Toys coverCheck it out!

 
Will Nova take the dare?
 
 

 

My middle-grade novel, Nova Rocks!, is the first book in the Star Sisterz series (Mirrorstone), and is written under my pen name, Tea Emesse (which is pronounced like my initials: "TMS").

Other Star Sisterz books are now available:

Carmen Dives In by Linda Johns

Bright Lights for Bella by Lana Perez

Rani and the Fashion Divas by Anjali Banerjee

What are people saying about STAR SISTERZ?

"Written in a humorous, breezy style, Nova Rocks! is a delightful story . . .The situations Nova finds herself in are ones everyone can identify with, and I found myself rooting for her all the way."

--Michele Ivy Davis, author of Evangeline Brown and the Cadillac Motel

 

"Nova Rocks! is a fresh, hip and charming tale that is laugh-out-loud funny, while at the same time a reminder to us all to follow our passion! Nova definitely rocks."

--Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, author of Lily B. on the Brink of Cool and Lily B. on the Brink of Love

 

" . . .tween readers will also cheer Nova on as she seeks the courage to be herself."

--St. Louis Post-Dispatch

 

" . . .Exactly what a series read should be--fun and fast-paced . . ."

--KidsReads.com

 

"A book girls will not want to put down."

--Bookloons.com

 

"A fun read."

--Kidzworld.com

 

"This first book in new series, Star Sisterz, is destined for success. . . .well-written and on target tween fiction."

--MyShelf.com

 

"I recommend this book . . .fun and rollicking . . ."

--Young Adult Books Central

 

For more information, go to http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/starsisterzarticle/novarocks

 

 

 

 
Nova's case of poison Ivy is driving her bonkers!
The second Nova book!
 
 

The second Nova book (the fifth book in the Star Sisterz series) is out! Will Nova dare to "Read your favorite book to your least favorite person--in Pig Latin!"? Would you?

 

 

 

 

 
Has Yumi's real mom been abducted by aliens? Why is she acting so strangely?
Nova's BFF now tells her own story.
 
 

Nova's best friend Yumi gets a mysterious message of her own: "Talk to an animal in its own language." Meanwhile, Yumi's mom is acting increasingly weird. Yumi's a drama queen, but this is all a bit much . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 
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My son, TIM WARNER, and I wrote the rhymes; LEE CALDERON wackily illustrated it!
 
 

 

 

 

 

What the Reviewers say about our rhyming picture book, TUB TOYS, which is now in its SECOND PRINTING!:

KIRKUS: "..energetic children's debut.."

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY: "..many sight gags..the fun runneth over."

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: "..will definitely tickle every funny bone..a must-have book for families."

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: "..greatly recommended..whimsical and fun.." and "a perfect scamper of a story."

SMART WRITERS JOURNAL: Sept 2002 BOOK PICK: "..a fun read..parents will have a good laugh."

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "Children will get a laugh out of this story told in rhyme-and maybe a few ideas."

THE ARIZONA DAILY SUN: ". . a brilliantly simple idea . .executed in the most delightful manner."

SOUTH SOUND BOOK REVIEW COUNCIL: "colorful, energetic . . .creatively illustrated . . .fun."

MARIANAS VARIETY: ". .wacky creative play. . a fun read."

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN: "Wonderfully whimsical. .charming and fun . .a joy to read."

WEE ONES MAGAZINE: "Charming, funny, and true to life!"

BELLA ONLINE: "Tremendous fun!"

THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE: "When it comes to fun in the tub, there's no such thing as too much."

A Spectrum Home & School Magazine GOOD READ!: " . . .the child to whom you are reading . . .will be surprised and entertained . . ." A Fall Picture Book Potpourri pick!

THE BAYTOWN SUN: " . . .perfect read for kings of the bathtub . . .delightful . . ."

THE ARCATA EYE: "..a hit!. . .engaging . . .the children can relate to it . . .illustrations are hilarious."

RAINY DAY CORNER: ". . .truly a very special and extra-silly book. . .belly laughs . . .good getting-clean fun."

THE WRITER'S ROOM MAGAZINE: ". . .my three year old daughter . . .LOVED it! . . .wonderful and funny illustrations . . .the perfect gift for a young child . . ."

 

 

 

 
Tim and I sign TUB TOYS (and I sign NOVA ROCKS!) at the 2005 B. Dalton Vancouver, WA Book Fair--one of our favorite events.
 
 

 

Teachers! Educational Materials for TUB TOYS:

 

Find a bubbly TUB TOYS Teacher's Guide here:

http://www.tracievaughnzimmer.com/guides/TubToys.htm

 

Who would've thought?! TUB TOYS science experiments from the physics department at Eastern Michigan University:

http://www.physics.emich.edu/ebehringer/JoAnneS/webpage/Tub_Toys.html

 


My son, Tim Warner, and I wrote this picture book together!
(c) Terry Miller Shannon, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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