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The 2022 Gertrude Warner Book Awards Finalist

The Gertrude Warner Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in Middle Grade Fiction. The Gertrude Warner Book Awards is a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs).
The Gertrude Warner Book Awards competition is named for Gertrude Chandler Warner, the wonderful author of The Boxcar Children.

Reader Views

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5/5 Stars

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The dialogue is fresh, and the writing is lyrical and intricate. Hale is a truly original, well-crafted main character. Also, Bayo is a thoroughly bad villain. If you like dynamic fantasy novels that aren’t afraid to go to the dark side at times, “Hale: The Rise of the Griffins” by JK Noble is a must-read."

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Chanticleer Reviews

4/4 Stars

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"Emotions run high in Hale: The Rise of the Griffins, and they will make any reader laugh, cry, and sing Noble’s praises."

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Reader's Favorite

5/5 Stars

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"For a novel with a lot of moving parts, Hale maintains the impressive standard of storytelling I have come to associate with JK Noble. An excellent novel on all counts."

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Literary Titan

Silver Book Award

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"A suspenseful adventure novel with a unique world and compelling characters that will appeal to any fantasy reader looking for a story with plenty of depth and action."

Diane Donovan

Midwest Book Review

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"Readers seeking more than a formula fantasy story who look for stories of transformation, courage, conflict, and survival will find all these elements and more in Hale: The Rise of the Griffins. It's a story which will appeal to all YA fantasy fans, especially those who will find these interconnected adventures thoroughly engrossing."

Indies Today

5/5 stars

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"An escapist dream, Hale: The Rise of the Griffins is a full-circle coming-of-age story filled with dynamic theatrics and tantalizing twists!"

Independent Book Review

5/5 stars

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"As an avid fantasy fan, I am thrilled that griffins are getting their time in the spotlight here. I don't see enough of this fascinating creature, especially in the protagonist role, so it really is a great experience to get to know them better."

Online Book Club

4/4 stars

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"A feast for fantasy fans."

Inkish Kingdoms

5/5 stars

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"An ambitious novel. An intricate mix of magic, energy, creatures, and hope are simple words to describe the incredible work of "Hale: The Rise of the Griffins."

The Book Commentary

5/5 stars

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"From the nuanced characters, to the mesmerizing prose, to the unexpected twists, and the robust conflict, JK Noble weaves a yarn that has solid grips on the reader."

Praise for

HALE: The Prophet's Journal

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Reader views

5/5 Stars

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"Noble doesn’t disappoint, but that’s an understatement. Some sequels don’t seem to measure up to the original, but that can’t be said for this one. "

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Literary Titan

4/5 Stars

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"J.K. Noble has cemented herself as a must-read author for high-fantasy enthusiasts, crafting a world that resonates with vibrancy and intrigue."

Diane Donovan

Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch

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"All ages will appreciate the ghosts, mysteries, and struggles which continue to evolve, involve, and consume Hale, his family, and those around him. The blend of fast-paced action, multifaceted characters and purposes, and more developing details about the Griffin clan and their world makes for a satisfying sequel that should be in any collection seeing patron interest in Hale: The Rise of the Griffins."

Reader's Favorite

4/5 Stars

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"Hale is an immersive story that will hold a reader's attention right to the end. Kudos must go to Noble for this lovely addition to the fantasy genre."

Praise for

HALE: The Staff of Time

Coming Soon!

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