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The Tickling Tale of Smoo by Louiza Kallona
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Editorial reviews
Editorial reviews:
In the LoveReading4Kids INDIE BOOKS WE LOVE section
'The Tickling Tale of Smoo was a wonderful rollercoaster full of laughter, discoveries and imagination.
Louiza Kallona wrote in a way that made me feel I was a character in the story and not just a reader. However, prepare to be mind-tickled in a way such that you end up giggling to hooting in laughter.'
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/21354/The-Tickling-Tale-of-Smoo-by-Louiza-Kallona.html
‘Brilliantly written, with unique characters, an imaginative plot, and lots of
humour, this is a laugh-out-loud fantasy adventure not to be missed!’ Finalist in Readers’ Choice Book Awards (Winners tba May 31, 2023)
'This story had humor, suspense, unforgettable characters, and a unique plot that required out-of-the-box-thinking resolution. Kids will love The Tickling Tale of Smoo. Adults will love it too.'
Kameron Brook @ Superkambrook
https://www.superkambrook.com/2023/01/the-tickling-tale-of-smoo-by-louiza-kallona-book-review.html
‘The Tickling Tale of Smoo is a heartwarming and uplifting tale that will leave readers with a renewed appreciation for the power of laughter and the resilience of the human spirit. Overall, it is a delightful book for readers of all ages, and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.’ The Bookish Elf
https://www.bookishelf.com/the-tickling-tale-of-smoo-by-louiza-kallona/
‘The Tickling Tale of Smoo by Louiza Kallona is a fun and imaginative children’s story.’ ‘It introduces you to characters that you will find endearing. Young readers will find it easy to love and relate to them.’ Onlinebookclub review
https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?p=2150635#p2150635
‘A playfully imaginative novel for middle-grade readers.’ ‘From start to finish, this tale is relentlessly offbeat and fanciful.’ ‘Young readers will relate to Lucy’s plight as they undertake similar ventures of self-discovery in their own lives.’ Booklife
https://booklife.com/project/the-tickling-tale-of-smoo-82595
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AUTHOR BIOGRAPY:
Louiza Kallona grew up in London in the 70s but moved to Edinburgh, aged eighteen, attracted by the local history, the whopping volcanic rock, and with the hope of meeting people as funny as Billy Connolly.
She has worked as an adult literacy development worker in Scotland, as a full-time writer for MM publications and progressive jazz-rock fiddler, while living in Athens, and as a troubadour’s fiddler, playing in Irish pubs, in Scandinavia.
She started writing The Tickling Tale of Smoo while living with five other eccentric bikers in Middletoun farmhouse, where the book begins, and now lives by the sea, in Tønsberg, Norway, with her boyfriend.
Loves penguins and playing the fiddle. Is extremely ticklish. The Tickling Tale of Smoo is her first published book. It was given the INDIE BOOKS WE LOVE logo by LoveReading4Kids.