Middle Grade Review: REW-Q Tyler Stop and Giveaway!

Res-Q Tyler Stop

By: June McCrary Jacobs
Published by: JMJ Story Stitcher Books
Release Date: April 22, 2019

Synopsis:

It's the summer of 1968 in Sonoma County, California, and eleven-year-old Weston Gregg and his nine-year-old sister, Wendy, are looking for fun things to do during their summer break from school. When they discover some abandoned rabbits, they hatch an idea to make a positive difference for animals and people in their small town of Tyler Stop.

They decide to form 'Rescue Each Species-Quickly', or RES-Q Tyler Stop.

There are challenges to face as they move forward into their new venture, including standing up to someone who is targeting Weston's friends for being different and a painfully bad decision.

Will Weston have to handle these issues on his own or will he learn to accept the advice and wisdom shared by some important people in his life? Join Weston and his family and friends as they share some adventures and learn and grow together in RES-Q Tyler Stop.

My Take: 

I don’t read a lot of middle-grade novels but when I came across RES-Q Tyler Stop by June McCrary Jacobs, it was a book that caught my attention, given that my 11-year-old son loves animals just as much as the main characters do.  So, I wanted to give this middle grade animal loving book a chance to see if it would be something my son would enjoy.

I thoroughly enjoyed the historical elements in this book and feel that it is a bonus when I pass it on to my son.  I do think the main characters are very “goody goody” and that might prohibit my son from being able to relate to them as much.  Though some of the real-life issues like the bullying were still spot on for today’s generation.

The most important element of this book for was the love for animals our main characters have and I think that makes this well-paced story a must read for our young middle-grade students.  In a world full of digital technology, our young people need more books like this to bring them back to what matters most. Friendship, love and our furry friends!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Tours.  All opinions are my own.

About the Author:

'RES-Q Tyler Stop' is June McCrary Jacobs's first middle-grade book. June is a retired elementary school teacher and literacy mentor who is fond of California history and children's literature. She especially loves to write, read, and blog about middle-grade fiction and non-fiction on her 'Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic' blog.

In addition to writing inspirational romance books and stories for adults {A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom, 2013; Robin's Reward, 2015; Handmade Hearts, 2019}, June's original sewing, quilting, and stitchery designs have been published in over one hundred books, magazines, and on sewing industry blogs in the past decade.

When she's not writing, reading, blogging, or sewing, June enjoys cooking, walking, visiting art and history museums, and touring historic homes and gardens.

One of her most memorable and thrilling childhood adventures was her ride in the Goodyear blimp as it floated over Long Beach, California. She can still remember the people on the beach waving to her as she zoomed past them.

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(1) winner will win

• $20 Amazon gift card (US/International)
• Signed Paperback Copy of RES-Q Tyler Stop (US only) or Digital Copy (International)

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Giveaway will begin at midnight April 22, 2019 and last through 11:59 pm April 29, 2019. US only. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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