Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach by Tonya Duncan Ellis (Part of the Sophie Washington Chapter Book Series) | $25 Gift Card, Excerpt, and Review
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Book Details
Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach by Tonya Duncan Ellis Series: Sophie Washington #13
Published by Page Turner Publishing on May 16, 2022
Genres: Fiction, African-American Literature, Children's, Enviromental, Family Life, Friendship
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 155
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.An entertaining story that celebrates friendship and environmental awareness. This engaging, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is a great addition to classroom and homeschool libraries and should appeal to fans of Ramona Quimby, Jada Jones, Judy Moody, and Junie B. Jones.
It's a Treasure Hunt!A message in a bottle leads Sophie Washington and friends on a seaside treasure hunt in this exciting, illustrated chapter book adventure. It's summertime, and Sophie, her best friend, Chloe, and her younger brother, Cole are spending two fun-filled weeks in Corpus Christi, Texas with her young-at-heart grandmother.
A surprise discovery on a day out at the beach takes them on a quest for riches. During their search, the kids snorkel, encounter endangered sea turtles, visit a World War II warship, and learn that honesty and true friendship are worth more than gold.
This is the thirteenth book in the Sophie Washington series. Books can be read in any order. Other titles include:
Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Sophie Washington: My BFF (Book 10)Sophie Washington: Class Retreat (Book 11)Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day (Book 12)Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach (Book 13)
Kids Ages 8-12
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Excerpt from Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach
Spooked, I backtrack on the slippery sand like I’m dancing the moonwalk.
Eek!
I almost step on a fish skeleton that includes a full set of teeth. Whatever ate the fish cleaned its bones. Creepy.
“Why’re you jumping around like that, Sophie?” asks Cole. “I thought you said we should be careful, so we don’t accidentally step on any baby turtles?”
“Look!” I gesture toward the cove, and Granny, Cole, and Chloe gather around.
What I thought was a rock wiggles again. It seems too heavy to be a piece of paper. Is it an old trash bag? A dead animal?
“Is that rock shaking?” Chloe leans in.
“I think so,” I answer.
This is weird. I’d have goosebumps if the sun wasn’t burning my arms. I rub my forehead with the back of my hand to stop sweat from dripping into my eyes.
Peering closer, I recognize what I see. “It’s a sea turtle!” I exclaim.
At first, the reptile’s head was inside its shell, so we didn’t recognize it. It’s nearly the size of a dinner plate. Somehow, Cole’s baseball cap is attached to one of its back flippers.
“Check that thing out!” His eyes widen.
This is my first time seeing a grown sea turtle up close.
“Good morning, Mr. Turtle!” I sing-song.
Its shell is dark, grayish-green, and its body is white. The reptile’s nose reminds me of a beak.
Spotting us, the turtle shuffles its legs to flee, but its shell sticks like glue to the rocks underneath.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach
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My thoughts on Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach
In Treasure Beach, Sophie Washington teaches everyone about friends, family, and more.
It’s summertime, and Sophie, her best friend, Chloe, and her younger brother, Cole, are spending two fun-filled weeks in Corpus Christi, Texas, with her young-at-heart grandmother.
A surprise discovery on a day out at the beach takes them on a quest for riches. During their search, the kids snorkel, encounter endangered sea turtles, visit a World War II warship, and learn that honesty and true friendship are worth more than gold.
I enjoyed reading this installment that touches on many topics relevant to the ages of 8 – 13, including jealousy, friendship, diversity, and the life of sea turtles.
I recommend this book to all households, libraries, schools, and churches. These books can be read in any order.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Tonya Duncan Ellis
Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of the Amazon bestselling, Readers' Favorite "Five Star" rated, Sophie Washington children's book series, geared toward readers ages 8 to 12, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Authors Guild, and the Brown Bookshelf's Highlights Foundation-sponsored, Amplify Black Stories storyteller cohort. In 2021, she won the Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award. She has worked as a journalist and a freelance magazine writer, and is a graduate of Centre College of Kentucky and Washington University in St. Louis.
Tonya loves to travel and has visited 49 American states, 20 countries, and three continents, but some of her best journeys have been between the pages of a novel. As a girl, she could always be found with a book in her hand, and reading is still one of her favorite hobbies. When she's not reading or writing, the author likes to ride her bike, swim, and spend time with her husband and three children. She lives in Houston, TX.
The Sophie Washington series stars a sweet and sassy African American preteen from Houston, TX, and her diverse group of friends. Each funny and heartwarming story teaches lessons about friendship, responsibility, truthfulness, and perseverance.
Over 70,000 children have enjoyed the adventures of Sophie and her friends. We hope you join them!
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Giveaway!
Tonya Duncan Ellis will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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Full Tour Schedule:
August 4: Gina Rae Mitchell
August 4: Andi’s Middle Grade & Chapter Books
August 11: Kit ‘N Kabookle
August 11: Fabulous and Brunette
August 18: Our Town Book Reviews
August 18: Sandra’s Book Club
August 25: Locks, Hooks and Books
August 25: The Reading Addict
August 25: Novels Alive
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I don’t want to give any spoilers. 🙂 There is a fun scene with a possible ghost.
Happy Monday, hope you have a wonderful week!
Thank you! Hope your week is going well.
Do you have a favorite book you’ve written?
Great question! My books are like my children; I love all of them in different ways. That being said, I most fun writing Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (I wrote it during the summer and had a good time getting in the holiday spirit) and I also loved writing Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica, which was a way to relive some of my experiences there. Treasure Beach was fun to write too, I enjoyed creating the adventure.
I enjoyed reading the excerpt. Sounds like a great story.
Thanks so much for checking out my review tour! 🙂
Hope you have a great Friday and weekend!
Thank you! Thanks for checking out my books. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my tour! Best wishes in the giveaway!
intriguing
Thanks for stopping by my tour and best wishes on the giveway.
Great excerpt and giveaway.
Thanks for stopping by Cali. I appreciate it.
I appreciate it Cali! Thanks so much for stopping by my tour.
Thank you! Best wishes in the giveaway Cali!
Thanks so much for taking time to read and review Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach! I’m honored to be featured on your blog!
I was so happy to review another Sophie Washington book. They are so special.
Awww! Thank you. 🙂
Congratulations on your release of Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach, Tonya, I enjoyed the excerpt and your book sounds like a great children’s book for me to share with my grandkids! Good luck with your book and the tour! Thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, Gina, for sharing your thoughts! Have a fabulous day!
Thanks so much for following along the tour Eva! Best wishes in the giveaway!
Thanks, Eva!
Sounds like a cute book.
Great to see you back on another Sophie Washington review tour Rita! Thanks for checking out my newest book. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Rita. I appreciate it.
Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!
Thank you for following along my tour! I appreciate you checking out Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach!!
Treasure Beach sounds like a fun and entertaining read for children.
I had so much fun writing this one Nancy! The beach is my happy place.
Thanks for stopping by, Nancy. I appreciate it.
Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for sharing your lovely review of Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach, this sounds like a wonderful book and series to share with my grandchildren and I am looking forward to reading all of the stories with them
This was a great review! I appreciate you stopping by my tour to check out my series Bea! 🙂