~ Kathe Gogolewski ~

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Young Adult Fantasy

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AUTHOR'S BIO :

For a long time, teaching upper elementary school children was Kathe's passion. She especially enjoyed writing stories and  reading them to the children. Kathe retired from teaching four years ago when she and her husband moved to Southern California. She hoped to begin writing full time but did not account for the lure of the bells that buzzed in the elementary school across the street from their new home.  She soon found herself volunteering on Fridays in fourth and fifth grade classrooms as a science teacher. Now, she enjoys both writing and teaching. And of course, she is still reading stories to the children.

REVIEWS/QUOTES :

Piers Anthony, science fiction and fantasy author writes: "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."

Shirley Johnson , Senior Reviewer for Midwest Book Reviews writes: "This is a fun read, entertaining from beginning to end; but also one that will teach children lessons of life.  Very highly recommended."

Heather Froeschl, reviewer for Book Ideas and Book Review writes: "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."

Marie Davies , reviewer for Reviews by Marie writes: In the touching story of Tato, retired elementary school teacher Kathe Gogolewski creates a fantastic world where courage gives a little boy the power to 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.

Cheryl McCann , reviewer for Review Books and Electronic Book Reviews writes: 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.

Susan Stephenson , reviewer for Reviews by Lea, Museitup Club , writes: 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.