{"id":9539,"date":"2020-12-25T09:21:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T17:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bobsiegel.net\/wp\/?p=9539"},"modified":"2020-12-25T09:33:40","modified_gmt":"2020-12-25T17:33:40","slug":"9539","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobsiegel.net\/wp\/2020\/12\/25\/9539\/","title":{"rendered":"Bob’s Audio Reading!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This reading by Bob Siegel is taken from his novel\u00a0T<\/em>he Dangerous Christmas Ornament.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Although part of a much larger adventure, it can still be enjoyed as a self contained story. Just click on the link below, scroll down the programming notes to the “Play” window, and listen!<\/p>\n

Author Audio Reading: Selection From Dangerous Christmas Ornament -The Bob Siegel Show Ep 102<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n

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MORE ON THIS NOVEL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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TRIPLE HONORS!<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Independent Press Award<\/em><\/strong>\u00a02017\u00a0Distinguished Favorite<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

-New York City Big Book Award<\/em><\/strong>\u00a02017\u00a0Distinguished Favorite<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\u2013About Read\u00a0<\/em>Selections:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top 30 Recommended Action-Adventure Books For 11 Year Olds (2017-2020)<\/p>\n

Top 30 Animals Books For 11 Year Olds (for talking cat in story) (2017-2020)<\/p>\n

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What kid could resist the chance to wish for anything he wanted even if he knew he was flirting with certain danger every single time he made the wish? Twelve year old Mike Owen has received a special present from his eccentric Aunt Loureen, a magic Christmas ornament. The ornament functions as a kind of Aladdin\u2019s lamp but with a unique twist: Each time Mike\u2019s wish is granted, something bad happens to another person who was with him at the time the wish was spoken. This, of course, sets up a chain reaction of trouble and adventure. Weighing his own desires against the consequences to those around him, Mike learns a valuable lesson about choices and personal responsibility while experiencing a non-stop adventure with extremely unusual turns.<\/p>\n

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Available in paperback and eBook at:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Barnes & Noble<\/a><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe book is, literally, a page turner that will delight children and adults alike. Readers will find a piece of themselves in Mike, whom Siegel portrays perfectly. He develops the 12-year old deftly, making him real to the readers. They will adore Aunt Loureen and empathize with Mike\u2019s oh-so-prickly father. \u00a0They will remember their first love and the pain of betrayal from a friend. \u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Caligula the cat is a wonderfully clever addition to the story. He steals the book with his caustic insight, making all readers wonder just what their pets would say if they could talk.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\u201cThe real gift of\u00a0The Dangerous Christmas Ornament i<\/em>s the lessons it weaves amidst the adventure. \u00a0It reminds us of the social and personal responsibility we share, and the repercussions of our actions on those around us\u2026The Dangerous Christmas Ornament<\/em>\u00a0has adventure, entertainment and some extremely important lessons. What more could you ask for in a book?\u201d<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Lisa M. Ruth \u2013 CDN<\/h5>\n

Read a Free Excerpt From the Book<\/a><\/h4>\n

Listen to a sample\u00a0author audio reading<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reader Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur family loves this book. Last Christmas our kids would get so excited after dinner when we would read another chapter and would beg us to read even more each time. What a great story and thanks for taking the time to sign our copy. God Bless!\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Brian<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy Evie loves this book!\u201d\u00a0-Valerie<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHas the makings of a classic.\u201d\u00a0-Christy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBob Siegel, thank you for writing an amazing book!\u201d\u00a0-Rachel<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFantastic book! Loved it! Great for kids and adults too! Second one (Inside the Castle in the Glass<\/em>) is just as good! Great for bedtime story!\u201d\u00a0-Steve<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGreat book for everyone in the family. Kids love it and makes a good stocking stuffer!\u201d-Tedde<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOTE: While these were comments that came Bob\u2019s way on Facebook, many more customer and professional reviews can be found on\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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