Only 2 more weeks to go! 
Now, I know you're anxious to find out who
this week's winners are.

The winner of the 2 books from Sleeping Bear Press is
BEATRIZ (age 10) who says
"One of my dreams is to be a writer and author when I grow up.  I would like to write children's books because I love to make up stories that would help teach other children about God.  I love to draw and one of my other dreams is to be an artist.  I would illustrate  the books I write and use the gifts God has given me in this way.  I have already written a story called "Scotty and Pin" which my family liked very much. "

The winner of the entire Kingdom Series by Chuck Black is
TREVOR (age 10) who says
"I would like to write a book for all ages.  It would be about airplanes.  It would have lots of stories of airplanes in it.  It would be a good book."

We've definitely got A LOT of upcoming authors participating in the Summer Reading Splash program!  I'm looking forward to reading some of your books in the years to come!

Jonah (age 6) says "I would write books for children. It would be about playing in the sand and swimming at the beach. There would be a mystery to solve and a boy detective."

Molleigh (age 7) says "I have written a Christmas story about an angel that helped a family whose daddy was a soldier away at war.  I wrote that story for everyone to read.  I also wrote a story about myself that I have not finished yet."

Hope (age 10) says "Yes, I have thought about writing a book. What it would be about is a girl named Madi. She has always wanted a horse, but she doesn't have enough money so she makes a deal with her dad. This book would be great for girls who have wild dreams about horses, just like Madi."

Ethan (age 9) says "Yes -- I've even already written one. It's for any age! It was about our dog, Kona. I told about his adventures, such as the time he was hit by a car but he lived. Kona was a very special Golden Retriever, and even though he died a couple of years ago, we'll always remember him when we read my book."

Zoe (age 8) says "I wrote a story this year and drew the illustrations.  It is a book that I wrote for children and the title is "How to blow a bubble".  The story is about a girl named Jennifer Bubbleby who wants to learn how to blow a bubble with her bubble gum and how she finally learns to do it."

Rebekah (age 13) says "If I ever write a book it would be for teens and young children . It would be a story about a young girl and her parents who devote their lives to taking care of  neglected and abused horses. The ranch is  called "Horse Heaven ". After one year, they saved over 30 horses. They took in many animals that were ill treated and had fear of men. And after hard work and long hours of caring for them , they brought hope back into thier lives and became best friends. I hope to encourage children to volunteer at shelters and help make the world a better place for animals to live. I got the idea from watching ASPCA program on "Animal Planet".The workers were trying to save neglected horses and most of them survived and found  loving homes and people who cared for them. Some animals were beyond saving and it was the saddest part to see them go. I really want to  reach out a lot of young people and inspire them to make a difference."

Dylan (age 12) says "Yes, I have thought about writing a book.  I really like fictional mysteries.  My story would take place in the present time.  I am facinated about myths of the Bermuda Triangle,  so there would be searching for treasure, ships, lost people you name it.  My story would be geared toward teens, as they would most likely be my characters as well.  I also enjoy reading books in a series, so my story would probably have sequels."

Jessica (age 13) says "Yes, I am writing a book, several in fact! I love writing, and get so many story ideas, that I can't keep up with them! I have not titled the one I am working on yet, but it will be a fiction/fantasy. The story is about a girl and her friend who find a door in an old abandoned house, and are transported to another world quite like our own medeivel age. The girls learn an important lesson in true bravery and friendship! It would be a book for kids ages 12-18. Maybe I could even have it published one day!"

Zachary (age 11) says "If I were to write a book it would be a biography about Micky Mantel.  I think he is one of the great baseball players of all times.  He was also a Christian which impressed me.  I think people of all ages would like to hear about his life and how he has the record for coming the closest to hitting a ball out of Yankee Stadium."

Isaac (age 8) says "I have thought of writing a book about some homeschoolers who go to another continent on a field trip.  They travel around the world learning about history by visiting different places like the pyramids and the Nile River in Egypt and Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee in Israel. When they visit a pyramid, the dirt above the steps is loose and they fall in.  They meet grave robbers trying to steal treasures from the pyramid and get in a challenge to outrun them.  They hide the treasure in a special box (and hid themselves in the box too) and give it to a museum which gives them a reward.  In Brazil, the family goes canoeing down the Amazon River and meets dangerous animals they have to escape from and helps missionary friends build a house in the jungle where they are doing Bible translation work. As they visit other places around the world, they get into other exciting adventures and learn about history around the world."

Zachary (age 11) says "Wow!   I want to write a chapter book for all kids my age to read.  How exciting!  I have some ideas that pop into my head in the middle of the night.  One idea is that I have this ancient sword that let’s me jump into pictures on the wall wherever I am and time warp from picture to picture.   But, that is all I can tell you.  You’ll have to read my book someday.  J"