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NEW - Kathe's short story "Weighing In" won Honorable Mention for the January 2005
Fiction Contest with the prestigious WRITERS JOURNAL, The Complete Writer's
Magazine. .
Fiction Contest with the prestigious WRITERS JOURNAL, The Complete Writer's
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| Reading Grows Wizard Brains |
| A CHILDREN'S FANTASY ADVENTURE by |
Kathe Gogolewski
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Read what kids in three different classrooms have to say about Tato: What Kids Are Saying |
Shirley Johnson, Senior Reviewer for MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS wrote
this about TATO:
"This is a fun read, entertaining from beginning to end; but also one that will
teach children lessons of life. Very highly recommended."
Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review publishes several monthly
publications for community and academic library systems in California,
Wisconsin, and the upper Midwest. Click here to read the full review, then
scroll to TATO.
To read an interview with Kathe by Shirley Johnson, click here and scroll to
Interview with Kathe Gogolewski.
this about TATO:
"This is a fun read, entertaining from beginning to end; but also one that will
teach children lessons of life. Very highly recommended."
Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review publishes several monthly
publications for community and academic library systems in California,
Wisconsin, and the upper Midwest. Click here to read the full review, then
scroll to TATO.
To read an interview with Kathe by Shirley Johnson, click here and scroll to
Interview with Kathe Gogolewski.
Marie Davies, reviewer for Book Reviews by Marie, says:
"In the touching story of Tato, retired elementary school teacher Kathe
Gogolewski creates a fantastic world where courage gives a little boy the power
overcome the obstacles he faces to rescue his family. Michael learns that love
never ends even after the ones we love have died. Tato is a wonderful fantasy
adventure for middle grade readers. Tato is a fun read and an excellent teaching
resource for parents and children to read together and discuss." For a full
review, click on Book Reviews by Marie link above.
"In the touching story of Tato, retired elementary school teacher Kathe
Gogolewski creates a fantastic world where courage gives a little boy the power
overcome the obstacles he faces to rescue his family. Michael learns that love
never ends even after the ones we love have died. Tato is a wonderful fantasy
adventure for middle grade readers. Tato is a fun read and an excellent teaching
resource for parents and children to read together and discuss." For a full
review, click on Book Reviews by Marie link above.
Susan Stephenson, reviewer for Muse Book Reviews, says:
"This is an action-packed, intriguing story from Kathe Gogolewski, sure to
delight 10-14 year-olds. Whether in describing the details of Tato’s dresser-
drawer home or chilling our blood by recounting Michael’s battle with the wolf
spider, Kathe’s writing sweeps the reader along with her finely-crafted tale.
If you’re a french fry fiend, or you have a pal who loves potatoes, put this book on
your menu! If you just want a totally potatoriffic, unforgettable story, then “TATO”,
by Kathe Gogolewski, has all the elements." For a full review, click on Muse
Book Reviews above.
"This is an action-packed, intriguing story from Kathe Gogolewski, sure to
delight 10-14 year-olds. Whether in describing the details of Tato’s dresser-
drawer home or chilling our blood by recounting Michael’s battle with the wolf
spider, Kathe’s writing sweeps the reader along with her finely-crafted tale.
If you’re a french fry fiend, or you have a pal who loves potatoes, put this book on
your menu! If you just want a totally potatoriffic, unforgettable story, then “TATO”,
by Kathe Gogolewski, has all the elements." For a full review, click on Muse
Book Reviews above.
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| New edition from Red Engine Press Cover Art and Illustrations by the author Available in trade paperback at a discount from TRI Studio Autographed copies ISBN 978-0-9800064-2-1 |
Piers Anthony, noted science fiction and fantasy author says:
"I found Tato to be a well-written fantasy novel that...became compelling as the
magic developed."
"The story is interesting with young Michael believing more than he should, and
the power of his belief making it real. It also gets scary, as the malign mirror eats
souls."
"It's about a seven year old boy who tries to make a little brother from a potato
and almost succeeds. But he messes up the formula and spills some on a miror,
so not only does he get a talking potato instead of a brother, the mirror starts
devouring people, including his parents. Now he has to go into the mirror himself
to try to rescue them, and it's harrowing."
POT-Tato is cute. Getting lost in mirror-land, and stalked by trapped bugs is good
adventure. So I did enjoy this novel, and think a young reader would too."
"I found Tato to be a well-written fantasy novel that...became compelling as the
magic developed."
"The story is interesting with young Michael believing more than he should, and
the power of his belief making it real. It also gets scary, as the malign mirror eats
souls."
"It's about a seven year old boy who tries to make a little brother from a potato
and almost succeeds. But he messes up the formula and spills some on a miror,
so not only does he get a talking potato instead of a brother, the mirror starts
devouring people, including his parents. Now he has to go into the mirror himself
to try to rescue them, and it's harrowing."
POT-Tato is cute. Getting lost in mirror-land, and stalked by trapped bugs is good
adventure. So I did enjoy this novel, and think a young reader would too."
Heather Froeschl, reviewer for Book Ideas and Book Review says:
"Tato is a story about the process of grief, the challenges of a young
boy, the knowledge that the love of family never dies, the acceptance
of magical possibilities, and the power of believing. Kathe Gogolewski has
written a powerful tale, masked in a simple story that will reach out
to children everywhere. Her characters are lovable and interesting, the
settings vivid and captivating." For a full review, click on Book Ideas or Book
Review link above.
"Tato is a story about the process of grief, the challenges of a young
boy, the knowledge that the love of family never dies, the acceptance
of magical possibilities, and the power of believing. Kathe Gogolewski has
written a powerful tale, masked in a simple story that will reach out
to children everywhere. Her characters are lovable and interesting, the
settings vivid and captivating." For a full review, click on Book Ideas or Book
Review link above.
Cheryl Mc Cann, reviewer for Review Books and Electronic Book
Reviews says:
Reviews says:
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REVIEW EXCERPTS for TATO
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Here's a review just in by Sarah Lomas from MyShelf.com
"Tato is a very warm children's book with vivid imagination for easing a death of a
family member. The storyline with its adventure will keep youngsters interested
while delivering an important message that we all face sooner or later. Adults will
enjoy the story as well. I highly recommend it." For a full review, click on Review
Books or Electronic Book Reviews links above.
family member. The storyline with its adventure will keep youngsters interested
while delivering an important message that we all face sooner or later. Adults will
enjoy the story as well. I highly recommend it." For a full review, click on Review
Books or Electronic Book Reviews links above.
Tracy-Jane Newton, reviewer for Alternative Book Reviews says:
"Kathe Gogolewski is an adaptable writer, who can turn her hand to creating a
children’s story with ease. It’s not surprising she trained as a teacher! I enjoyed
the ending tremendously, and when I asked my son what he thought, he told me, ‘I
liked the ending because it was happy, but kind of sad at the same time!’
This is a captivating adventure of magic and mayhem, where one child’s yearning
for adult recognition throws him into an unfamiliar fantasy world, where he
discovers his true inner powers – love and courage – are held within. Tato is
guaranteed to thrill the younger audience and comes thoroughly recommended
by us oldies too!" For a full review, click on the Alternative Book Reviews link
above.
Tracy-Jane also says:
"I honestly enjoyed it (TATO) as much as Jake (her ten-year-old son) did, and
reading together makes all the difference when you see he is enjoying it, and not
just reading it because 'Mum wants him to!'"
"Kathe Gogolewski is an adaptable writer, who can turn her hand to creating a
children’s story with ease. It’s not surprising she trained as a teacher! I enjoyed
the ending tremendously, and when I asked my son what he thought, he told me, ‘I
liked the ending because it was happy, but kind of sad at the same time!’
This is a captivating adventure of magic and mayhem, where one child’s yearning
for adult recognition throws him into an unfamiliar fantasy world, where he
discovers his true inner powers – love and courage – are held within. Tato is
guaranteed to thrill the younger audience and comes thoroughly recommended
by us oldies too!" For a full review, click on the Alternative Book Reviews link
above.
Tracy-Jane also says:
"I honestly enjoyed it (TATO) as much as Jake (her ten-year-old son) did, and
reading together makes all the difference when you see he is enjoying it, and not
just reading it because 'Mum wants him to!'"
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| New edition from Red Engine Press Cover Art and Illustrations by the author Available in trade paperback at a discount from TRI Studio Autographed copies ISBN 978-0-9800064-2-1 |
