It’s time for my stop on the Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264 Book Tour sponsored by author, Sands Hetherington. Keep reading and don’t miss the giveaway!!

About Night Buddies

The iguanas are back to their stinky shenanigans. They’ve fitted out the flying school bus for real mischief and are marauding all over the Borough. They’ve really got it in for John and Crosley, who must sniff out their evildoings before it’s too late! Will they succeed? Join the Night Buddies in their racing blimp for this exciting new adventure!

Review for Night Buddies

Anything with the word shenanigan, gets my attention. The Evil School Bus is the fourth installment of the Night Buddies series (and I hope it’s not the last). Full of action and silly antics, this book kept our attention throughout. John, our main character, is a trouble magnet who can backtalk like no other. His trusty companion, Crosley, is a red crocodile who is afraid of water. Together, with the blimp, they are out to save the city.

If you haven’t read another Night Buddies, let me introduce you to the Iguana gang. They are mischievous fellows who drive a stink bomb bus. Now, that in itself is funny and will surely grab middle grader’s attention. In this story, they have cooked up another evil plan to terrorize. To keep the reader on their toes, there are added bonuses such as artwork that helps drive the story and a goofy made-up language. I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion.

About the Author

Sands Hetherington, creator of the Night Buddies series of chapter books, credits his son John for being his principal motivator. Sands and young John developed the Crosley crocodile character in the series during months of bedtime story give-and-take. They collaborated many nights on escapades starring John and Crosley until, eventually, it occurred to Sands why it was that Crosley was bright red. That was when the first book came together.

Sands majored in history at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and has an M.F.A. in creative writing and an M.A. in English from UNC-Greensboro. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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About the Illustrator

Natalie Leininger, illustrator of the 4th title in the Night Buddies series, grew up in New Jersey and has been drawing ever since she was young. She now lives in Nebraska and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying the fine arts. She is in her third year at the university, primarily practicing oil painting, but spends time outside of the classroom working on a variety of projects. Natalie has always enjoyed being with children, which made illustrating and working on Night Buddies such an enjoyable project!

Natalie strives to capture our world in bloom. Whether it be through the literal sense of a blooming flower or the simple act of sketching a character’s smile spreading across their face, her art is a place for all to engage in their own way.

Night Buddies Giveaway

Enter the giveaway for for your chance to win an autographed 4-book series, including:

• Night Buddies and the Pineapple Cheesecake Scare
• Night Buddies and One Far-out Flying Machine
• Night Buddies Go Sky High
• and Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264

  Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264: Book Giveaway

Night Buddies Tour Schedule

Hosted by The Children’s Book Review

Monday, March 4, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 The Momma Spot Book Review

Thursday, March 7, 2024 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review

Friday, March 8, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review

Sunday, March 10, 2024 It’s Free At Last Book Review

Monday, March 11, 2024 Life Is What It’s Called An Interview with Sands Hetherington

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Book Zone Reviews Book Review

Thursday, March 14, 2024 Eye-Rolling Demigod’s Book Blog Book Spotlight

Friday, March 15, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers An article by Author Sands Hetherington

Sunday, March 17, 2024 Barbara Ann Mojica Book Review

Monday, March 18, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review An Interview with Sands Hetherington

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Because I Said So Book Review

Thursday, March 21, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review

Monday, March 25, 2024 Froggy Read Teach Book Review

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