SKYLER'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
Need a last-minute gift or stocking stuffer? How about getting a book written by a famous author? Or how about getting a book written by a ruggedly handsome, dashing, fearless macho man? Or even better yet....how about getting a book written by me?!?!
Skyler's Magical Christmas, published on Dec. 6 of this year, is my second book. It is my first book geared more toward children (ages 1 to 99). Hey, isn't there a little kid in all of us?
WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
Skyler has been a good girl all year long. The sweet, silly, pretty eight-year-old, who has long blonde hair, crystal blue eyes, and a huge smile, wants what many kids want for Christmas. Skyler wants a puppy. The family already owns one dog, an old, quiet gal by the name of Tasha. But Skyler wants a puppy to call her very own. When Skyler wakes up and races to see what is under the tree on Christmas morning, she sees that her wish has come true. She gets a cute puppy that she names Rowdy. But that’s not the only surprise Skyler gets. The Magical Christmas Dog Biscuits that Santa gives Skyler for the dogs make for an even bigger surprise. It all leads to some silly adventures for Skyler, Rowdy, and Tasha.THE REVIEWS:
It has received some great reviews already, and I sincerely thank those of you who have left them. The three reviews on Amazon all earned 5 out of 5 stars!First of all, this is a delightful story...,
This story really was delightful. Full of Christmas magic, fun puppy shenanigans, and lots of warmth, it's a story all ages can enjoy. I read it in one short sitting and found myself giggling out loud many times. I plan to have my third grader read it, too. I can see this becoming a Christmas tradition at our house for many Christmases to come! Great job, Kevin Travis!
Great Story!
I just loved this story! It's one of those reads that pull you in from the first paragraph. Well written and just one of those strories that make you want to believe in Santa and Christmas! I recommend this to all ages. Kids will enjoy it as much as this middle aged adult did! Nice job!
The perfect holiday gift!!
I bought this in Kindle format, because my daughter is getting a Kindle for Christmas! What a wonderful way for her to begin her Kindle adventure, but through a well-written story about a girl and magical biscuits!! This book is easy to read and a pleasure to read, and would make for the perfect gift this Christmas!
HOW TO GET THE BOOK:
You can order a paperback copy ($6.99 plus shipping) from Createspace.com via Amazon at this link:http://www.amazon.com/Skylers-Magical-Christmas-believe/dp/1481193988/ref=la_B009SCI224_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355507619&sr=1-2
You can order a Kindle/digital copy ($0.99 cents) via Amazon at this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Skylers-Magical-Christmas-ebook/dp/B00AJWFMRU/ref=la_B009SCI224_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355507619&sr=1-3
You can order a signed copy from me ($8.00, which includes shipping). Just send me an email to:
kevtrav77@yahoo.com.
If you want a copy of both my books, or my first book, "Home Run from Heaven," you can obtain those at the link below. Or, again, if you want signed copies, email me at kevtrav77@yahoo.com
http://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Travis/e/B009SCI224
A SNEAK PEAK WITH PICTURES:
My friend, Skyler, is on the cover of Skyler's Magical Christmas. I loved this kid from the moment I met her -- on a softball field during a tournament. I interviewed her about the tournament. This sweet, young girl gave me a better interview than a lot of the high school, college and pro athletes I have covered! (Thank you to Skyler and her parents, Joyce and David, for their help with this project.)EXCERPTS from SKYLER'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS.....
Skyler, who is pretty and sweet,
is eight years old. She has long blonde
hair, crystal blue eyes, and a really sweet smile.
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“You are a smart little girl,”
Santa said. “I certainly have. I know you have been a really good girl this
year. I’ve got your list, but go ahead
and tell Santa again exactly what you want.”
Skyler smiled. It was a smile that seemed to light up even
brighter than the Christmas tree next to Santa’s chair. She looked into Santa’s eyes and said just
two words.
“A puppy!”
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It was true. Skyler and her family already had a dog. Tasha was a nine-year-old female Olde English
Bulldogge. She was short, stocky, and
powerful looking. Tasha had short white
hair and a little stub of a tail. She looked
tough, but she was super sweet. Tasha could
get a little grumpy at times if she didn’t get lots of rest. She was rather lazy and wanted to sleep
ninety-nine percent of the time.
Skyler can be a girly-girl like
her mom, wanting to play dress up and have tea with her dolls. She can also be a tomboy, taking after her
dad, who played football and baseball in high school. Skyler is a great softball player. She is also a cheerleader.
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“Are you ready, little girl?”
Santa asked. “Come tell Santa what you
want for Christmas.”
Skyler
gave her mom a quick kiss on the cheek and then ran to Santa. She looked up at him, smiled, jumped up, and
landed on Santa’s lap.
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“You will find out on
Christmas,” the jolly man said. “I think
you will be most happy with what they can do.
But before you open the biscuit bag, you have to say, ‘I believe. I believe.
I believe.’ Otherwise, they won’t
work.”
“I do believe,” Skyler said. “I believe in you, and I believe in the
Magical Christmas Dog Biscuits.”
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TASHA WAS SWEET, BUT she was a
bit older. She could be a little
stubborn. If somebody called her, she would
go… but only if she wanted. If somebody told
her to sit, she would… but only if she wanted.
If somebody wanted her to lie down… well, Tasha was pretty much always
lying down and snoring. Tasha liked to
sleep.
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It ended up being one of
Skyler’s favorite days of all. She and
her mom made snow angels. She and her
dad built a snowman.
All three had a snowball
fight. And all three went sledding. Skyler and her dad were really good about
staying on the sled all the way down the hill.
The mom never quite got the hang of it.
The three laughed and laughed.
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“Santa did it!” Skyler
yelled. “Santa got me the puppy I
wanted!”
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Just then, it started to
snow. Tasha did not like the snow. Rowdy loved it. He liked to run around in it. He liked to stand still, stick out his
tongue, and let snowflakes land on it.
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Too late. Rowdy was gone. He ran like crazy to the outfield, picked up
the ball in his mouth, and then ran back on the infield.
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The family took the dogs with
them on vacation to the beach. It was Tasha’s
ninth trip to the beach. She did not get
too excited about it. In fact Tasha
treated the beach much like home. She
slept. She slept A LOT!
Rowdy was super excited. It was his first trip to the beach. He could not wait to get out and explore.
Skyler put on her bathing
suit. She put on her sunglasses and
grabbed a plastic bucket and a shovel.
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More weeks passed until it was
Halloween. Skyler dressed up as a
pirate. She dressed Tasha like a
cheerleader and Rowdy like a lion.
“I still don’t see why we can’t eat some of
your chocolate candy,” Rowdy said to Skyler.
“You certainly got a lot of it.”
Tasha tried to explain it to
Rowdy again.
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Skyler thanked Santa, gave him a
hug, and hopped off his lap. She took a
few steps away and then turned around to say something to Santa.
“I will always believe!”
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