Mesopo Blog Tour, Review, and Giveaway

Mesopo 

Written by Eva Dietrich 

Illustrated by Ingrid Kallick 

Ages 9+ | 338 pages 

Publisher: Independently 

published | ISBN-13: 978-1731518217 

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Ankido is on a quest to save his missing father through the magical realm of Mesopo. Mesopo is the land where all fantasy originates, a land whose words and language are in peril. Can Ankido save his father and restore all these words in time? It was a red velvet box, the size of a school book. Ankido lifted the lid, revealing an old-fashioned quill made out of a reed. It smelled remote and otherworldly. Ancient. And for a reason he couldn’t explain, everything felt all right for a moment. He thought he caught a sound flowing out of the quill, a word maybe. He wasn’t sure and he shook his head. This was ridiculous. No, he surely must have been mistaken. But there! There was the sound again. This time Ankido was sure of it. “Mesopo” … whispered in a way that slipped around the room like the warm breeze of the desert. 

 Available for purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. 

About the Author

Eva Dietrich is the author of The Great Rainbow Hug (Le gros câlin arc-en-ciel, from Samir Editeur, 2011), recognized by La Revue Des Livres Pour Enfants in 2011 as their annual selection. Eva holds Masters’ Degrees in Children’s Literature from the University of Surrey, London, and Creative Writing from the Metropolitan University of Manchester, UK, and is the founder and director of Aladdin Books. She is equal parts Spanish and German, and currently resides in Madrid with her three kids, three dogs, two cats, three rabbits, and lots of hens. For more information, visit https://www.aladdin-books.com/.

Review

I found Mesopo to be an adventurous, creative story that I think both boys and girls would enjoy. The characters are interesting, likable, and dynamic. The plot moves along quickly with a lot of action, suspense and intrigue that will keep readers interested and engaged. The author does a good job at adding twists and turns. It wasn't a book where I could guess where the author was going with the story. The world of Mesopo had many imaginative and descriptive elements that draws readers into an intriguing and unique world. The story was very original and different. The world creation in this book was very masterfully done. I could easily visualize the setting and the scenes that played out. As a reader, I wanted to explore more of the world and get to know all of the character's backstories. I could tell from reading the book that the author is very creative, imaginative and an experienced writer. I could easily see this book turned into a series of adventures for readers. There were some scary elements to the story, so, I would recommend sticking to the suggested age range of the book (9+). I recommend sharing this book with your kids and letting them explore the world of Mespopo.

Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Mesopo and a feather dip quill pen writing set!

One (1) grand prize winner receives: 

•  A paperback copy of Mesopo 
•  A digital copy of Mesopo 
•  A Feather Dip Quill Pen Writing Ink Set 

 Two (2) winners receive: A choice of: 

•  A paperback copy of Mesopo 
•  A digital copy of Mesopo 

 The giveaway begins April 1, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends April 30, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT. 

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