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June 22, 2025 · 2:58 pm

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(now through June 25th only!)

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While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

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November 8, 2024 · 12:09 pm

BOOK BIRTHDAY: Down the Treacle Well turns 1

Happy birthday, book! Hard to believe it’s been a year since the release. So much has happened. Great reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and elsewhere. You found a home in libraries and homes. You were stocked in stores throughout the US. Let’s see what year two brings.

MY BOOKS:

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November 1, 2024 · 12:44 pm

Treat & A Book:

This was the second year hosting this event. Each child had the opportunity to choose a book and get some candy during normal trick or treating in my neighborhood. It was an abnormally warm Halloween, and the kids were out in full force. We went through double the number of books that were given out last year with me pulling stock from my own authored reserve books.

The kids were excited about the books and frequently forgot to pick up the candy treats. Parents were much more engaged this year and asked more questions. They also aided their children more in selecting books. The lesson learned from this event was that on warm Halloweens participation doubles, and I have to ensure there are enough books in all the categories (board books, picture books, early reader, middle grade, and young adult- not to mention accommodating for certain gender preferences). In this case, I definitely needed more middle grade books. It’s always going to be a balancing act. Next year, I’ll probably be overstocked.

TO FIND MY BOOKS:

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February 13, 2024 · 11:49 am

Down the Treacle Well in Bookstore

Although I’ve known the book was in bookstores, this is the first time I’ve seen it on shelves. This is the Tattered Cover, Denver.

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December 18, 2023 · 3:06 pm

More Book-themed Trees:

Decorated trees at the library inspired by famous books. Happy holidays!

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November 7, 2023 · 7:27 pm

Down the Treacle Well Launch-

The book is here!!

Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

ORDER HERE: (from your favorite store)

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November 7, 2023 · 11:28 am

Down the Treacle Well Trailer:

Happy publication day! Here is the trailer. PLEASE SHARE.

ORDER HERE: choose your favorite store below

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November 1, 2023 · 5:04 pm

TREAT & A BOOK:

Some final comments on how last night’s Halloween book event went.

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August 29, 2023 · 3:09 pm

ARCs Available-

If you have been a follower of this blog for a while and are interested in becoming an advance reviewer for the release of my new middle grade novel, DOWN THE TREACLE WELL, please send me a message via himalayaspencerellis(at)yahoo.com. Put ARC in the subject line. I have a limited number of e-copies available for reviewers.

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August 18, 2023 · 12:43 pm

E BOOK AVAILABLE!

Now available on Kindle. Multiple 5-Star reviews.

A hundred years in the future, twelve-year-old Nigella receives a shipment from her deceased grandfather. Her inheritance is a herd of micro-elephants. While a lot of her friends have micro-pets, Nigella is at a loss on how to care for them. Why are her micro-pets so different from everyone else’s? What was her grandfather up to? With the help of her best friend, Kepler, the girls set off on an adventure to discover the truth.

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Link on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellisnelson6?lang=en

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