Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

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Synopsis

“With a wicked witch, magic, and a mystery, children from the ages of eight and up will love this enchanting book.” — Susan Sewell for Readers’ Favorite “Mr. Figgletoes’ Toy Emporium is very highly recommended for young readers looking for a tale of magic that evolves into something even more delightful, advocating for a kinder world.” — Diane Donovan, Editor, Midwest Book Reviews “Evans’ plot is imaginative and thrilling.” — Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite Why are children vanishing from their beds in the middle of the night? And what does the local toymaker have to do with their disappearances? Find out in the exciting children's fantasy, Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium. The story begins on East Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where an exclusive and delightful toy store is located. Owned by Mr. Figgletoes, the enchanting shop contains a vast selection of unique toys. Recently, a scary witch with evil plans for the children of Coeur d'Alene has infiltrated Mr. Figgletoes' Emporium. Now, after making a purchase at Mr. Figgletoes' shop, select customers, along with their new toys, disappear during the night. What is the mean old witch going to do with her captives? Can Mr. Figgletoes be trusted?

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Author Biography

I am a wife, a mom and a grandmother. I am also a competitive equestrian and award-winning author. I especially love to write about horses, both real or fantasy. In 2016, I released, "In the Heart of a Mustang." This story is not a fantasy but it is all about horses. This coming of age young adult novel has won the 2016 Gold Medal from the Literary Classics Awards in Young Adult General Fiction and the Silver Medal in the Nautilus Awards as well as the Silver Medal from Readers Favorite Awards. My current project is a four-part series titled “The Centaur Chronicles”. I am excited about this new middle-grade fantasy. The first book, “The Stone of Mercy,” was released on Oct. 1, 2016. It has already garnered several awards including the Gold Medal from the Feathered Quill awards. The second, “The Stone of Courage,” was released on April 15, 2017 and has won a Book Excellence Award. Please visit my website: http://www.dancinghorsepress.com

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Author Insight

Be Kind

I'm excited to tell you that "Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium" is the 2021 Gold Medal Winner of the Feathered Quill Book Awards. This honor is my reward for working so hard on my writing. As a result of the award, numerous people sent me the kindest notes. These notes warmed my heart. Compare that to the notes poor Miss Twizzle recorded in her diary about the mean things that happened to her at school. I hope that my book will convince kids to be kind to one another.

Book Excerpt

Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

Looking down, he read the title:

DIARY of Maybish Twizzle

Grade 6

Parker opened the stained, leather cover and turned to the first page. The paper crackled. Parker could not guess how long it had been since the pages had been disturbed. He carefully smoothed the paper and lifted the lantern to get a better look at the faded writing.

Today was my first day of sixth grade. It was terrible

. . . as terrible as last year. No one talked to me. No one sat by me. I spent lunch all alone sitting at a table in the corner. At least no one said anything mean to me.

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M.J. Evans

Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

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Be Kind

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Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

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