Monday, January 16, 2012

The YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes


Update: The race is officially over but thank you SO MUCH to everyone who played (and especially everyone who entered my ARC contest. It was incredibly fun to "meet" so many new people and read your comments)! Winners for the big race will be announced soon and you can check out the winner of my contest below.

I am so excited to be part of the YAmazing Race with MGnificent prizes: a blog hop with 50+ debut authors involving a ton of prizes (including a signed ARC of The Mapmaker and the Ghost)!

How does it work, you might ask? Well, first, make sure you've gone here to the Apocalypsies blog for the complete rules. From there, you're going to be led to a series of our blogs where you'll learn a little bit about each of our books. File away the info in your head because you will then use it to take a short quiz. There will be five quizzes in all and you must complete all 5 to be eligible for a prize pack. Most right answers win (with a random selection in case of a tie)!

Got that?

So, without further ado, here's a little bit about my book:


The Mapmaker and the Ghost by Sarvenaz Tash

Goldenrod Moram loves nothing better than a good quest. Intrepid, curious, and full of a well-honed sense of adventure, she decides to start her own exploring team fashioned after her idols, the explorers Lewis and Clark, and to map the forest right behind her home. This task is complicated, however, by a series of unique events—a chance encounter with a mysterious old lady has her searching for a legendary blue rose. Another encounter lands her in the middle of a ragtag gang of brilliant troublemakers. And when she stumbles upon none other than the ghost of Meriwether Lewis himself, Goldenrod knows this will be anything but an ordinary summer . . . or an ordinary quest.


Think you're ready to take the first quiz? You're in luck, because that's exactly where my blog will lead you. Go here to take it.

Oh and guess what? I'm giving away another signed ARC of The Mapmaker and the Ghost and some swag right here on this blog! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below -- you'll see there are extra ways to get entries by leaving a comment, following me on Twitter, liking me on Facebook, following my blog or adding my book to your Goodreads shelf. My contest will be open until Sunday, January 22nd at 11: 59 PM EST.

Good luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway
Posted by Sarvenaz Tash at 11:44 AM
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50 comments:

  1. Chelle BruhnJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    My sons (9 and 11) are dying to read this! I have to admit, I'm pretty psyched to read it myself, and it'll be out just in time for my birthday! :)

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    1. Sarvenaz TashJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM

      Thanks Chelle! I'm super stoked that your sons are looking forward to it (and you too, of course).

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  2. Sarah NicolasJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    This sounds like a super fun book! Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway!

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  3. roroJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    middle grade its always cool
    the imagination nd such
    good luck all

    folower rogier

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  4. Kristin LenzJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Your book sounds like one my daughter would love! Congrats on your debut!

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  5. Leah Rae MillerJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I love your MC's name! Thanks for the contest!

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  6. SamanthaJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    sounds like a good book!! Excited to read it :o)

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  7. AmyJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    This book sounds very creative and fun.

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  8. JanaJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Can't wait for this book! :)

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  9. MargieJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Your book sounds like a blast. Can't wait to check it out.

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  10. Sara Kovach / Dare to be Different - Teach!January 16, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    What a great concept for a book. I am loving it. I added it even before I knew I had to for the giveaway.

    skovach717 (at) gmail (dot) com
    http://sosimplesara.blogspot.com

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  11. Lori M. LeeJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Wow, the book sounds fun. I'd love to read it with my daughter :)

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  12. BURIED IN BOOKSJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Sounds like Goldenrod has quite the adventure! I'd have loved a backyard like that growing up! I'd love to read and review this one. Love MG books.

    Heather

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  13. HannahJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Your book sounds awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. KelliJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    This sounds fun! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. Jasmine StairsJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I entered in the rafflecopter giveaway, and then saw on the bottom that it wasn't international. So if I win it'll be going to my friend, a resident of the US-- if that's alright?

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  16. KimJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Your book sounds really good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Laurisa White ReyesJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    This sounds so fun! I've got two kids who I know will love to read it!

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  18. JulieJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    What a cute cover and story! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  19. ChristasBooksJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I love good Middle Grade titles. Yours sounds super cute!

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  20. the DerpsterJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    This sounds really good - who can resist the ghost of Meriweather Lewis?

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I'm not that old, but I would love to join the quest in search of a legendary blue rose! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to read more.

    Zara Garcia-Alvarez
    zgarcia(dot)alvarez(at)gmail(dot)com
    On Twitter: @ZaraAlexis

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  22. ElizaJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Living in Vancouver, Washington, I've got a soft spot for Lewis & Clark. This sounds really fun.
    trampolinepress(at)gmail(dot)com
    twitter: @thebooktramp

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  23. ShaunaJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Your book sounds amazing and fun. Perfect for myself and my kids.

    4deharts(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  24. Aeicha @ Word SpelunkingJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    You know I'm super excited to read your book ;)

    So glad you're a part of this fun blog hop. I'm discovering so many great authors and books!

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  25. Gimme The ScoopJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Thanks for your giveaway and congrats on your debut!

    gimmethescoopreviews@gmail.com

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  26. SayomayJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    THis sounds awesome!
    tirnanog77@gmail.com

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  27. WillisJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Just want to say, that I love your cover.

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  28. Tammy SparksJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Sounds great, hope to win an ARC!
    tamsparks@att.net

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  29. JessJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Very much looking forward to reading this!

    jesshoy@hotmail.com

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  30. alicia marieJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    i would have loved this book so much when i was younger and would have wanted to be goldenrod always going on adventures :) i still can't wait to read it even now.

    ame1184 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. Natalie AguirreJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Awesome contest. I'd love to win.

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  32. Liese2January 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  33. Jennifer RJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Sounds like a great book. I would love to win a copy!

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  34. Jake SavageJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    This sounds like a fun read, can't wait to see it!

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  35. AlwayslaughingJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    definitely gna enter! cant wait!

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  36. KathrynJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Can't wait for this to come out!

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  37. The Read & SeekJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    The main character's name is clever! How did you come up with that name?

    Love middle-grade novels, and kind of miss reading them as much as I use to.

    Thanks for the giveaway :)-Emilia

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  38. HeatherJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    sounds like a fun adventure

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  39. αιѕнαн ❤January 19, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Love MG!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST sounds awesome!!

    I follow you on twitter (@writertessa)

    tessadevan AT hotmail DOT com

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  41. Lisa AsanumaJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Sounds fun! I'm working on an MG myself right now, and I think your MC and mine would get along great! :)

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  42. milJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    looks good

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  43. Geek ChickJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    This sounds like such a fun book. I think my nephews would love it. I'll have to make sure we order this for our collection at work.

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  44. Eileen FeldsottJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    The Mapmaker & the Ghost sounds amazing - can't wait to read it!

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  45. SarahbotbonkersJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I'd love to read The Mapmaker & the Ghost it sounds so promising. :)

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I can't wait to read this book! It sounds like an amazing read

    shae12(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Oh yay! I'm really keen to get a copy of your book!

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  48. BelleJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks so much for your generous offer!
    Best of luck with you!
    ~lynne
    zypadeedodah [at] aol [dot] com

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