Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat by Kaia Alexander
Publisher: Waterside Press, Oct, 2020
Category: Children’s illustrated chapter book
Tour dates: May 27-June 30, 2021
ISBN: 978-1949001914
Available in Print and ebook, 138 pages
Description Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat
Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat, is an adventure story full of animals that talk. Wynne is a precocious mockingbird born in the rural south in the late 1800s. His whole family are singers, but at four days old, he wants to be a novelist just like his hero, Mark Twain.
When crows attack his nest, he’s swept away on an epic adventure along the Mississippi River. Wynne learns to read and write, makes new friends in surprising places, and is mentored by Mark Twain himself. Full of delightful quotes from Mark Twain, this novel for children ages 8-12 shines with important lessons of character, perseverance, love, and the importance of friendship.
My Thoughts Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat
I was first introduced to Kaia Alexander’s writing from reading her amazing historical fiction novel, ‘Written in the Ashes’. It was written under her name K. Hollan Van Zandt.
I was intrigued when I saw the title of her new book, ‘Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat.’ I am a Mark Twain fan and I thought it would be great to introduce younger children to him. I didn’t read any of his works or learn about him until Jr. High School.
Kaia Alexander brings Mark Twain to life in a story about a young mockingbird, Wynne, who wants to be a writer but must first learn to fly. One day some crows attack and he falls out of the nest. This sets him on adventure far from home. As he tries to get back home, he meets new animal friends along the way. He also encounters danger. Eventually, he even meets his hero, Mark Twain himself.
‘Mockingbird in Mark Twain’s Hat’ is a delightful and beautifully rendered story with glorious black and white illustrations. It introduces children to the era of Twain and post slavery America. At the same time entertains with Wynne’s adventures and thirst for learning.
Buy this book for your children but be sure to read it yourself. It is sure to become a timeless classic for children and adults. I hope this isn’t the last we hear from Wynne, his family, and friends. I give it all 5 stars!
I received the ebook for my honest opinion.
About Kaia Alexander 
Kaia Alexander is an award-winning novelist, filmmaker, and writing coach, as well as founder of the Entertainment Business League, who can be found surfing her native California coastline.
Website: https://kaiaalexander.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisisKaia
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This giveaway is for 1 print copy to 3 winners. It is open to Canada and the U.S. only and ends on July 1, 2021,midnight pacific time.
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I’ve also loved Mark Twain for a long time, since I spent my time reading his complete short stories while I was on a family vacation at age 10.
This does sound like a good book for all. Teddy, are there many illustrations? I do like the one on the front cover.
There are a good number of illustrations. I loved them all!