[Blog Tour] Granted by John David Anderson

I am so excited to be talking about John David Anderson's newest middle-grade book Granted! You're most likely aware of this fact, but I am a huge fan of his writing and cannot wait for y'all to learn more about his book.

About the author

John David Anderson is the author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day, Posted, Sidekicked, Minion, and The Dungeoneers. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wife, two kids, and perpetually whiny cat in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at www.johndavidanderson.org.

Spinning Pages

I thought it would be fun to pair up Granted with some song lyrics! While it is likely that I will pick another set of lyrics after I get a chance to read it, these are the ones that make me think of the premise of the book. 

Dream Candy by April-

Bring your wishes

filled with excitement

Chase the memories calling you

Like stars whispering in your ears

Look at the people around the world

Their small wishes tucked away

Have you seen them come true? Can you believe it?

Let’s step closer

Yeah, yeah

I definitely cannot wait to see what is in store for Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets as she begins her work as a granter. You can learn more about John David Anderson's newest book below and watch April's mv for Dream Candy, too!!

Granted by John David Anderson, February 13, 2018. Published by Walden Pond Press. 

Everyone who wishes upon a star, or a candle, or a penny thrown into a fountain knows that you’re not allowed to tell anyone what you’ve wished for.  But even so, rest assured: There is someone out there who hears it.

Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets is no ordinary fairy – she is a Granter: one of the select few whose job it is to venture beyond the boundaries of the Haven and grant the wishes of unsuspecting humans every day.  It’s the work of the Granters that generate the magic that allows the fairies to do what they do and to keep the Haven hidden and safe.  But with worldwide magic levels at an all-time low, this is not as easy as it sounds.  On a typical day, only a small fraction of the millions of potential wishes get granted.  And even granting those promised few means navigating a human world fraught with danger.

Today, however, is anything but typical.  Because today, Ophelia is going out on her first assignment.  And she’s about to discover that getting what you truly want takes much more than a handful of fairy dust.