Review and Giveaway: Pen Pal Gals Friends Forever by Julie Thiessen Illustrated by Vaness Alexandre and Julie Thiessen

 

 

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever by Julie Thiessen
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12),  64 pages
Genre: Juvenile Fiction/Early Chapter Book
Publisher:  Mascot 
Release date:  February 1, 2022
Tour dates: February 1 to February 21, 2022
Content Rating:  Rated G. Suitable for everyone

 

Book Description:

​Meet Reese and Addie―two girls, one great friendship. It’s summer break! Reese is on her way to vacation at Camp Lake Shore with her family. When Reese meets a new friend, Addie, the two immediately connect and form a lasting friendship. Swimming, boating, laughing, and soaking up the sun are just a few highlights of their summer vacation. The girls become best friends. When their vacation comes to an end, Reese realizes she may never see Addie again. Determined to stay in touch forever, can Reese and Addie find a way to continue their friendship and share their adventures?

My Thoughts:

Friends Forever was a cute little chapter book filled with colorful illustrations about two girls who meet one special week at a lake campground and have the best of times. They have so much fun together, getting to know one another, that they realize that they have become the best of friends. However, Reese and Addie have not really realized time has slipped by and it is time for them to go back to their homes.

This does not seem like such a big deal for Reese as her family comes to the lake every weekend in the summer. Not so for Addie as she lives too far away. What can they do as both girls are heartbroken? Well, Reese comes up with the idea of writing to one another and that they put into motion, even sending little gifts along the way until they can meet up again next summer.

This book was such a lovely tale of days that seem simpler. Of summers that seemed endless and friendships that felt like they would last forever. I liked the simplicity of the story and that the girls took to writing letters, not texting or anything like that. There is just something most precious about the written word, especially from someone you care about.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

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Meet the Author:

​Julie Thiessen always had a passion for creativity, design, and adventure, but above all, she values her lifelong friendships. With her bachelor's degree in graphic design and the inspiration of her daughter Reese, she created and branded Pen Pal Gals for all to share the gift of an everlasting friendship. Thiessen lives along the beautiful Central Coast of California with her husband, two daughters, and son.

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Tour Schedule:

Feb 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway
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Feb 8 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
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Feb 9 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway
Feb 9 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway
Feb 10 – Pick A Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
​Feb 10 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
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PEN PAL GALS FRIENDS FOREVER by Julie Thiessen Book Tour Giveaway