Thursday, August 16, 2012

Last Days of Freedom Book Giveaway Hop!


Thanks to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and The Elliot Review for hosting the Last Days of Freedom Book Giveaway Hop. Fairday's Blog! is featuring a fabulous prize pack, including: a new paperback edition of The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley, a new paperback edition of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis, and a signed, hardcover edition of The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow by J. Haight & S. Robinson.

 The Last Days of Freedom Book Giveaway Hop will run from August 17th- August 22nd - so, join in the fun! This is a great hop, and there are lots of wonderful blogs participating, giving away all sorts of great books and other fabulous prizes. Be sure to visit the hopping blogs! (click here for the list) 

Enter to win:
1) Follow Fairday's Blog!
2) Leave a comment: 
What do you have planned for your last days of summer freedom?
3) Fill out the Rafflecopter form below

The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley
The Fairy Tale Detectives begins with two sisters, Sabrina and Daphne, moving in with their long, lost grandmother, Relda Grimm. Their grandmother has always been a bit of a mystery to them and they aren’t moving in with her under the best of terms. Their parents are missing and now Sabrina and Daphne are in upstate New York eating green meatballs... Read the rest!

Evan and Jessie Treski have always gotten along pretty well for siblings who are only a year apart. They understand each other and appreciate their differences. When Jessie finds out she is going to skip a grade and will now be not only in Evan’s grade, but also in his class things change. Evan is angry about the latest developments, especially because it points out how smart his sister is and makes him feel inferior. With one week to go until school starts they decide to have a contest to see who can sell the most lemonade... Read the rest!





The Begonia House keeps its secrets. Everyone knows that. Everyone, that is, except for clever eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow, whose family has just moved in. Being the Senior Investigator in the Detective Mystery Squad, more commonly known as the DMS, she’s ready to uncover the mysteries hidden within the strange manor. As the investigation gears up and the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, the DMS enters into a world where anything is possible, and the danger is most definitely real. Follow along with Fairday and her friends, as spooky meets lovely in this twisting tale of dark secrets and hidden pasts. 



Thanks for popping by! We hope that you will stay and visit with us for a while. Below, you will find an overview of the topics that we discuss on Fairday's Blog! They range from riddles, to reviews, to just things that we like to shout out about : ) 




What Fairday's Blog! is all about...





Fairday's Riddles are posted on Mondays- they can be written about anything, and everything, all at the same time : )

Lizzy's Book Reviews are posted on Wednesdays. Lizzy has read just about every middle grade novel out there, and she loves to share her thoughts and, of course, her opinions.

The Top of the Heap is a post we put up on Thursdays. We thought it would be fun once a week to put up two things that we appreciate and have been thinking about during the week. I enjoy doing this post because I love the google hunt for the perfect image to accompany the topic of discussion.

Margo's Musings Fridays belong to Margo, Fairday's little sister. This post focuses on reviewing local children's book authors, which we follow up with an Author Interview.

The DMS Wants to Know was a post we came up with for Saturdays because when we get together to hang out on the weekend, we always chat about different situations and ideas that are floating around in our brains and we like to listen to what other people think about them- some of the comments we've gotten have been absolutely fascinating! We'd love to hear yours!

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Posted by DMS at 11:13:00 PM

57 comments:

  1. Sarika PatkotwarAugust 17, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I plan to read as many books as I can lay my hands on. :)
    GFC - Sarika Patkotwar

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  2. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I have planned to read and to have fun.
    GFC: Roxana Zuziac

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  3. Geo LibrarianAugust 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Read, Read, Read! And play with my nephews. :)

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  4. FlexAugust 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I plan to sleep and go to the beach.
    GFC: Flex

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  5. AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I plan to relax and read a good book
    GFC: paula

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  6. M.A.D.August 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Ah, Jess - I'm helping a beloved friend move into her new digs, lots of painting, remodeling, packing & unpacking. Gotta make hay while the sun shines, or some such! ;D

    BUT ... after we're finished, I'm gonna lay around, read & eat ice cream til it comes out my ears lol

    *Hugs*
    GFC: Mary DeBorde M.A.D.

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  7. ZemiraAugust 17, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I will be writing my thesis paper at my aunt's place.

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  8. DinkyAugust 17, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I have plane to going out with my friends and read! I have too much books that I want to read (:
    Thank you for this awesome giveaway soo much!

    GFC - Dinky

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  9. miscellaneousAugust 17, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    GFC: wni
    As usual, indulge myself in reading
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    -wni

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  10. Konstanz SilverbowAugust 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Last days of summer. . . I think I will read. A lot!

    GFC- Konstanz Silverbow


    nothoughts2small.blogspot.com
    thewriterace.blogspot.com

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  11. laurieAugust 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I plan to relax and read a good book

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  12. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I hope to read as much as I can before school starts up!

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  13. nrlymrtlAugust 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Finish the goose box, clean the chicken houses, and prepare to take over the kitchen duties as my man returns to college.

    GFC - nrlymrtl

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I so love your book! I only got through the 1st chapter, so I will have to come back to read the others. Great writing, and fun too.

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    1. DMSAugust 22, 2012 at 6:54 PM

      Donna- Thanks so much! We are so happy you are enjoying reading our book on line. Maybe you will win the book and will be able to read the whole thing. :) ~Jess and Stephanie

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  15. JaniceAugust 17, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Finish a house project and get some lesson plans completed.
    GFC: DrawingtheLine

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  16. Holly LetsonAugust 18, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    I intend to read several books.
    GFC: Holly Letson

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  17. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    I'm planning on getting a few pounds by eating and sleeping all day before I go to school again. :)

    GFC: erleen alvarez

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  18. RickiAugust 18, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Well, summer is already over. School started on Tuesday, so that meant my summer was over then. I did go to the zoo on the last day of summer.
    GFC - rickimc

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  19. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book August 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    WOrking, sigh!!

    GFC reading mind

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  20. DarleneAugust 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I plan to spend as much time swimming with my kids as possible, and enjoying the sunshine!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC Darlene

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  21. Elizabeth H.August 18, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I am reading until the very end! I know once school starts I will have close to no time to read so I'm trying to squeeze it all in now!
    Thanks for joining the hop!

    GFC Elizabeth Haney

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  22. C.J.August 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Read about 10 more books before I'm chained in homework!

    CJ Listro

    C.J.
    Sarcasm&Lemons

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  23. Maegan MorinAugust 19, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    I follow you on GFC (same name) and we are hoping to get a little more camping in before summer is over :D

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  24. wwe11August 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I plan to go camping.
    erma2167@sbcglobal.net

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  25. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    My kids are already back in school! So, Summer's over for us! Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC Heather @ Redheaded bookworm

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  26. Katie AmandaAugust 19, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    GFC: Katie Amanda

    I just want to relax before going back to teaching middle school! :)

    Thanks!

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  27. KimmieAugust 19, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I plan on relaxing and reading as many books as I can! :)

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  28. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I'm planning some really nice trips (castle, zoo, forests :)) )
    GFC: DominikaCouf
    email: xo-domissek-xo@seznam.cz

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  29. Jesse Kimmel-FreemanAugust 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Nothing amazing. Just waiting to see what the world is bring my way. :0)

    GFC martian girl

    Jesse
    jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com

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  30. A Belle’s TalesAugust 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Katertot here - Wow! What a great giveaway! My plan is just to get in as much reading and family fun as I can. <3

    Michele here - My very important plan is to sleep late while I can. LOL - I have some books that I need to finish and movers bringing my furniture on Wednesday, so lots to keep me busy! ;D

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

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  31. A Belle’s TalesAugust 20, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Oh, blogger. Always eating my comments. Trying again:

    Katertot: Wow! What a great giveaway! I plan on getting a lot of reading in and spending time with family <3

    Michele: Sleeping in while I can! LOL! I also have several books I need to finish. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! :D

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  32. EnbrethilielAugust 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    +JMJ+

    Blogger has been eating quite a few comments lately, aye? =(

    I hope I can finally answer your question . . . *fingers crossed* . . . The school year has actually started where I am, so I'm not enjoying any last few days of freedom. But I do plan to spend what's left of these designated days rereading Persuasion by Jane Austen. =)

    By the way, I have a friend who actually has a different perspective on this time. He can't wait for his children to go back to school! For him, the days of freedom are not about to end, but about to begin!

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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    1. EnbrethilielAugust 21, 2012 at 2:38 PM

      +JMJ+

      GFC -- Enbrethiliel
      (I use the same name on Rafflecopter.)

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  33. MonaAugust 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    "Last Days of Freedom" doesn't really apply to me b/c I'm out of school and my daughter is homeschooled. In any case, we plan to tie up loose ends after our recent out-of-state move.

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  34. MonaAugust 20, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Oops -- GFC name is Mona Garg.

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  35. Kimber ShookAugust 20, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Read, read, and write...
    GFC Kimber Shook
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. KatrinaAugust 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    An insane amount of work. Busy, busy. :(

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  37. susan1215August 20, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    We are planning on spending time at the pool
    follow via GFC susan1215

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  38. StephanieAugust 20, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    We are planning on maybe going to the pool, but mostly just enjoying our last few days before school starts again!

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  39. LyricAugust 20, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I have planned to read and relax.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  40. Teresa ThompsonAugust 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Reading on my porch swing.
    GFC Teresa Thompson
    marine.mom42@hotmail.com

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  41. CaitlinAugust 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    My last days of summer freedom are already gone lol. But when I had them, I enjoyed swimming, reading and playing outside with my little cousins!

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  42. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    GFC: Jessy B - I plan to get in as much swimming as possible!!

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  43. Mia J.August 21, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    gfc = mia I plan to hang out at the pool.

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  44. UnknownAugust 22, 2012 at 7:41 AM

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  45. hollsAugust 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    My summer is over sadly. Thanks
    GFC holly wright
    Hollybwrightatcomcastdotnet

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  46. sweetyAugust 22, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Reading more books ;)

    Thanks for the international giveaway!!

    GFC name - sweety

    Rafflecopter name - Rosemarie D

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  47. *La La*August 22, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I plan on going to visit my mum for the weekend kid free then come back and spend the rest of my time rushing around getting uniforms ready lol and between all that i intent to read as much as i can :) xx

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  48. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    What freedom?!?! LOL just kidding, I spent it volunteering =)

    GFC= T.T.

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  49. candiAugust 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    We were planning on site seeing and taking the kids to the waterpark. But mother nature has other plans and its gonna be raining till at least Monday with a Cat 3 Typhoon expected on Sunday morning. So I'll be reading, cleaning and entertaining my 5 and 9 yr old. And praying power doesnt go out and this thing passes with minimal damage!

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