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A Story as Sweet as Honey

9/28/2013

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Reviewed for Readers' Favorite at ReadersFavorite.com.

H. Y. Hanna has delivered, in Big Honey Dog Mysteries, Curse of the Scarab, an animal story, an otherworldly fantasy, and a mystery (complete with hieroglyphics) all wrapped in one, that is sure to please young readers! When Honey, the Great Dane, is left home with a sitter who brings along Bean, her own Great Dane puppy, Honey learn a bit of what it is like not to be the “only dog.” At first reluctant to share her space and affections with the pup, Honey soon discovers the joy that comes in doing so. But, difficulties arise when Bean shows up missing while the neighborhood dogs and their humans are gathered at the local park. Indeed, Honey learns that Bean is just another of the many puppies that have gone missing of late.  And thus, the sleuthing begins!

Hanna has created interesting and genuine characters with Honey and her dog friends: Ruffster, the supportive mongrel; Suka, the strong Siberian Husky; Tyson, the courageous Jack Russell Terrier; and Biscuit, the ever-hungry Beagle. Together they learn a lesson about prejudice when at first they suspect Max, the Pit Bull, of being behind the mystery of the missing pups. They learn how to work together, using the strengths of each when they finally uncover the whereabouts of the missing pups that need to be rescued. They suffer the reality of bullying when Max is attacked by the dogcatcher, experience the grievous loss of one of their own, and finally, they are able to celebrate a mission accomplished. 

Big Honey and her friends will most certainly entertain children! They especially will be delighted by the manner in which the dogs speak to one another, with words and phrases such as “iBone” for the “iPhone,” “missing pawson” for “missing person,“ and “my Dog!” for “my God!” Adults too, will enjoy the story, as who could deny the fun and unique humor of such things as the manner in which the dogs leave messages for one another—through peemail, no less! There is a magic to speaking to children of the age that would be drawn to read Big Honey Dog Mysteries, and H. Y Hanna has fully and completely captured it!  



Learn more about H. Y. Hanna on Goodreads here, on her website here (where children will also find activity sheets and interactive puzzles), and at Readers' Favorite here. Like her on Facebook here.  Big Honey Dog Mysteries; Curse of the Scarab is available at Amazon here and from Barnes and Noble here.


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11/30/2013 09:49:48 pm

I feel really embarrassed that this is so late but I wanted to say a very belated thank you for your lovely, thoughtful review of my book!

As a newbie author, I was unsure about the etiquette and I was told by lots of people that the golden rule is never to respond to reviews...but then recently, I met a professional reviewer who told me that it's fine to say thank you to those who've taken the time to read & review my book. So now I'm saying a belated thank you! :-) Reading your thoughts really made my day and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the book so much.

I've actually also just released a Christmas mini-mystery as part of these series. I was wondering if you might like to review that too? :-) It has been made available on Net Galley but I thought if you were interested, I'd be very happy send you a complimentary review copy as well.

Thank you so much again for your time -

Best wishes,
Hsin-Yi
(H.Y. Hanna)

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12/1/2013 12:43:16 pm

Hello! Thank you for writing! It was my pleasure to read and review your work. It was great fun. I also know what it is like to wonder what communications to have with reviewers, as I am also an author.

I am honored that you would offer the mini-series to me for a review. I would be happy to do that. The only thing is that I am not sure if I can have it done before Christmas. Would that still be OK with you? Let me know!

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