Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

Children's Books

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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

Using Santa Claus as My Model

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for Santa Claus. So, it is only fitting that when I created Mr. Figgletoes, I thought of Santa! When I was a child, a neighbor dressed up like Santa on Christmas Eve. My parents would have previously hidden a bag of gifts outside for him to bring with him. He knocked on the door, came in the house, and personally delivered the gifts to us. So, obviously, Santa was real! My husband's parents actually put fireplace ashes in footprint shapes from the fireplace to the tree. He knew Santa was real because his mom would never have allowed that! As a writer of fantasy, you know I love using my imagination. All the childhood fantasies make life fun. Keep them going! Oh...and read "Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium" to a child.

Book Excerpt

Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

While the detectives from Mimic Investigations detective agency examined the tree from the outside, Mr. Figgletoes was deep within its bowels, walking slowly forward in a brightly lit tunnel.

An owl swooped toward him, letting out a loud hoot. Mr. Figgletoes shielded his head with his arms. The giant bird flew around him before flying back into the depths of the tunnel. Mr. Figgletoes followed, jogging to keep up. As he ran, his beard bounced against his chest, and his belly jiggled between his suspenders. Since running was not something he often, if ever, did, Mr. Figgletoes was soon huffing and puffing like one of his toy trains trying to get up a hill. He stopped to catch his breath, leaning against the glowing walls of the tunnel through which he was traveling.

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M.J. Evans

Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Using Santa Claus as My Model

Book Excerpt

Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium

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