Delighted to share the news of the latest release from Toni Pike which is for children, Brody Cody and the Stepmother from Outer Space.
About the book
Brody Cody is almost eight years old and definitely, absolutely, positively does NOT want a mother. His mother died when he was a baby but life with his dad is just perfect.
Brody is horrified when his father goes away to a publishing conference and returns with a wife, Pandora Smith, who is a children’s author. His life spirals out of control as he is forced to eat healthy food, do his homework and help with some chores.
Even worse, he and his friends suspect that his new stepmother might be an alien from outer space.
One of the early reviews for the book
Brody Cody and his father have been living by themselves since the death of his mother in a horrible accident while Brody was a baby! Brody is saved by a policeman making an excellent catch of the baby! Both Brody and his father have become used to a very flexible lifestyle . This suddenly starts to change when Brody’s father meets an author of children’s books which were once loved by Brody and marries her when he goes out of town for a conference.
This event coincides with what Brody and his friends perceive as an alien invasion and Brody is convinced that his stepmother is an alien from outer space!!
How he comes to develop love and affection for her, how she wins him over forms the content of this exemplary children’s book! The narrative is excellent and the characters are very likeable and adorable!!
Thanks for the ARC of this book, Ms. Pike. It was a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience!!
Head over to buy the book: USA – UK – Australia – Canada
A selection of other books by Toni Pike
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And : Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Toni on: Goodreads
About Toni Pike
Toni Pike’s main passions are writing, travelling and spending time with family and friends, and she believes that coffee and long walks are an essential part of any day. After starting her career as a veterinary surgeon, she later taught high school and had a successful career in the public service. She now lives in Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
Pike is the author of Dead Dry Heart – a psychological thriller, and The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series: The Magus Covenant, The Rock of Magus, The Magus Epiphany and Holy Spear of Magus.
She’s also the author of two non-fiction books. The One Way Diet is a no-nonsense guide to losing weight and coping with the journey. Happy Travels 101 is a short book of travel tips with great advice for anyone who wants to travel overseas.
Connect to Toni Pike
Website: Toni Pike
Twitter: @piketoni1
Facebook: Author Toni Pike
Thank you for dropping in today and it would be great if you could spread the news about Toni’s latest release. thanks Sally.
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This sounds lovely, Sally. Heading over to Amazon.
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Hi Robbie, Thank you so much – and wishing you a lovely weeked. Toni x
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Great thanks Robbie..xx
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Thank you so much, Sally, for this lovely post. You are amazing. Toni x
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Delighted to share Toni..hugsx
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Reblogged this on Toni Pike and commented:
Many thanks to the wonderful Sally Cronin for sharing my new children’s book in Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore.
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Delighted to spread the word Toni.. much success with the new book..hugs
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Thank you again, Sally. x
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Awesome, Toni! Sharing and downloaded a copy to my kindle… 🙂 xo
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Fantastic thanks Bette..hugsx
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Thank you so much, Bette – that is so wonderful of you. I hope you’re staying very safe in beautiful Maine. Toni x
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My pleasure, Toni! We’re finally getting some spring weather and loving it. Your stay safe, stay well and have a great launch. Don’t forget to include me. ❤
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I love the whole premise of this book. Congrats Toni! I was fortunate to receive an ARC and will be reviewing soon ❤
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Great Debby look forward to reading..hugsx♥
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Hi Debby, Thank you for all your lovely kindness. Have a fabulous week. Toni x
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You too Toni ❤
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A must have, for distraction too, Sally! Thank you for recommending. Michael
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Hi Michael, Thank you for that nice endorsement and stay safe. Toni
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Thank you, Toni! You too. Have a beautiful weekend! Michael
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Thanks Michael..xx
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:-))
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I like the idea of having fun with the prospect of a new stepparent. There are so many stories where the stepparent is portrayed as an ogre.
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Hi Pete, Nice to hear from you. Thank you so much – I certainly had fun writing it, and I think that came through in the story. It’s definitely light-hearted. Stay safe, Toni
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I agree and I am sure there are millions of step children who agree with you Pete x
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I loved it too, it was a great read!
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Thanks for your added recommendation Deb.. enjoy your week.
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Thank you so much, Deb. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. Toni x
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Congrats, Toni. Interesting premise!
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Thanks Cynthia.. x
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Thank you so much, Cynthia – I’m glad you like it. Stay very safe. Toni x
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