Spell Out Loud

Nothing about spelling, everything about learning

  • Contact
  • About
  • Home
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Homeschool
    • 2012-2013 Homeschool Curriculum Plans
    • 2011-2012 Curriculum
    • Reviews
  • Tots-K
    • ABC Themes
    • Birthday Theme
    • Christmas
    • Early Math
    • Ice Cream Theme
    • Nursery Rhymes
    • Preschool Butterfly Unit
  • Printables
    • ABC Printables
    • Anatomy
    • Bible Printables
    • Christmas
    • Early Learning
    • Misc. Printables
    • Notebooking
    • Preschool Butterfly Unit
  • Preschool Science
    • Preschool Science Archive
  • Nature eBooks
    • Nature Study Printables 2
    • Nature Study Printables for Toddlers and Preschoolers
    • Hummingbird Nature Study
  • Christmas
    • Christmas Books and Activities
    • Holidays
  • How-To’s
  • MOSTLiving
    • Calendar of Events
    • Natural Living articles
    • Chemically-Free
You are here: Home / Blogging and Networking / giveaways / Summer Reading with Imagination Station

Summer Reading with Imagination Station

June 1, 2011 by Maureen Spell 20 Comments

I was first introduced to the new Imagination Station book series in April during my Birthday Bash.  My 9yr. old daughter has loved these books! So when the next two books showed up in the mail, she couldn’t wait to start reading—and that’s saying something for this particular child of mine. 🙂
perilinthepalace
Book three in the Imagination Station series is Peril in the Palace. In this book, the Imagination machine takes cousins Beth and Patrick back to China during the reign of Kublai Khan. They meet up with Marco Polo and end up face to face with Kublai Kahn, who doesn’t appreciate their gifts nor their Christian message.  The cousins are locked up with no way to escape. How will they ever find that golden tablet needed to help Albert?

revengeoftheredknight
Book 4 brings the cousins to 15th century England where they finally meet Albert—the person they are trying to rescue. Set during the War of the Roses in England, Revenge of the Red Knight will teach readers about the Crusades, the integrity of knights and the vows they took, and why men would choose to risk their lives to fight for Christianity.

The Imagination Station series is geared toward kids 7yrs. and up. The series features the virtual reality device called The Imagination Stations. Only Mr. Whittaker knows how this machine works, but by pushing a button, it launches users back in to time. Each book contains historical facts and Christian truths. The series is written by Paul McCusker and Marianne Hering.

While I am committed to books as a storytelling medium, I think all storytelling should not only entertain but also communicate truth, “ says Hering. “One of the taglines for this series is, “The key to adventure lies within your imagination.” I’d like kids to read these books and have their imaginations revved up so that they become the next generation of storytellers”

One fun component of the books is solving the riddle at the end of the book. By solving, you get a secret code to add on the website which unlocks a freebie. These books are a great fit for children just getting into chapter books, make a good read-aloud for those a little younger, and are a nice supplement to history studies.

Are you interested in getting a set for your summer reading? Well I have one to give away!

Giveaway Rules:  CLOSED
Tyndale House is giving one of you both of these books, Peril in the Palace and Revenge of the Red Knight. (U.S./Canada only) Giveaway open from 6/1 to 6/10 CLOSED
Mandatory Entry: If you could go in the Imagination Station time-machine, where would you go and why?
1. Extra entry: Share this giveaway on Twitter “ Summer Reading with The Imagination Station Giveaway @SpellOutloud http://bit.ly/ifBge4 ”
Please leave a comment below for each entry and make sure there is a way for me to contact you. The winner will be picked by Random.org and will have 3 days to get back to me once contacted.

Sharing is caring!

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: giveaways, Homeschool, Reviews Tagged With: book review, book reviews Tyndale, homeschool books

SEEDS
State Postcard – Wordless Wednesday

Comments

  1. Stef Layton says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Entry #1 – I would love to go to Ancient Greece, although I would have nothing to do as a woman – but to see it, like Magic Tree House or something!

    Reply
  2. Stef Layton says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Entry #2 – tweeted it ! THANKS!!

    Reply
  3. Radtke Customs says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I would love to go to settle America. To see how those women did it all compared to how we live today.

    Reply
  4. simplypuresoycandles says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Wow what a wonderful set of books, they kinda remind me of the Magic Tree House however with Christian Truths!! I would love to go to Italy, however China would be awesome too!! kevinkaylaarrowood123@yahoo.com

    Reply
  5. simplypuresoycandles says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I also shared on twitter(it will also post to my fb) thanks so much! kevinkaylaarrowood123 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  6. The Adlers says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I would love to go to Ancient Rome or Greece. My son loves these books!

    Reply
  7. awjmgmom says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I asked my 10 yr old as he would be the recipient of the books (HE LOVES Adventures in Odyssey!) He wants to go back to Bethlehem when Jesus was born. He thinks it would be neat to experience Jesus birth at that time. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win and for sharing ! (mva dot gehrke at sbcglobal dot net)

    Reply
  8. Corina says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    My son would love these! I'm not sure where I would go, probably Jesus' time, just to see Him and understand more of how life was like then.

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    LOVE this giveaway! If I could go somewhere in the Imagination Station, I might go to 15th century Germany/Europe. It would be humbling to witness the Reformers at work and "thrilling" to see the intrigue involved against them! Thank you!

    allboutyeshua@gmail.com

    Reply
  10. Christina says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    I shared this giveaway on Twitter and Facebook! 🙂

    allboutyeshua@gmail.com

    Reply
  11. Ktribe says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    OO Good question.. I think the 1800's but only if had booku money.. and got to wear those pretty dresses….although I don't think that era bathed much.. So on that note I will go to the the Roaring 20's.. although on 3rd thought it would have been neat to see what the Apostle Paul was really like. 8-D Can I take a sampling from each year??

    Kelly

    Reply
  12. WildIrishRose33 says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Hmmm…. this is a tough question because I always find eras I'd like to visit when I'm reading books or watching movies. First would probably be Regency era England. Like in Pride & Prejudice. I know real life was definitely not like that book but… I'd like to think that chivalry was still alive and well during that period. Things were much simpler then it seems. Or at least difficult in a simpler way if that makes sense.
    Or medieval England. I've never understood why for that one, however. Again, I know real life is nothing like what you read in books or see in movies… but to see the landscapes and the castles.
    I've always believed I was born in the wrong time period. LoL.
    Great giveaway! I'm a new visitor to your blog!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:09 am

    I would love to go to a Tropical Island with a hammock and a cold drink for a day. I am sure thats the longest I could leave my kids.
    laceylong27574(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/ASDsupportNC/status/76138601812987904
    laceylong27574(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    June 2, 2011 at 8:25 am

    I've been doing a "reading through the Bible" for my QT this year and I just finished reading about King Solomon building the Temple of the Lord. I sat there as I read and tried to imagine what it must have looked liked. So I think it would be so neat to travel back in time and see just how great this temple was and to also hear King Solomon's great wisdom.

    The other thing would be to go back during Jesus' time.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Nancy at mom2jebj@gmail.com

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Good question! I think I'd like to go back to ancient Greece, just to see what things were like. That time period has always interested me!

    jberrec at gmail dot com

    Reply
  17. Marcee says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    I Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/MERodgers/status/76373204108718080

    marcee dot rodgers at gmail dot com

    Reply
  18. Marcee says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to go back to the 1920's!
    marcee dot rodgers at gmail dot com

    Reply
  19. CannonMama says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I would go to Ancient Egypt! I've always been fascinated by Egypt, married a guy who shares my fascination, and already my two oldest kids are on the same track-we're total history nerds! 🙂

    Reply
  20. CannonMama says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Tweeted it! 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Nature Study Bundle

$5.00

Add to Cart
Get all 3 nature study resources! Combined there are over 100+ nature printables and resources!
American History I Drew It Then I Knew It Video Art Lessons
Morning Time Subscription Tall Sidebar

Search

Key Words & Past Topics

Archives

Welcome to Spell Outloud! I love to share about educational activities, homeschool encouragement, nature studies and more. Find out more here!

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Sign up for our free newsletter!

Dysgraphia

Recent Posts

  • Mama You Need to Fuel Yourself
  • Large Family Math Solutions
  • Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfaits
  • 11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2018-2019
  • 5 Reasons Teaching Textbooks is Awesome for Large Families

Copyright Spell Outloud © 2023 All Rights Reserved | Site design by Archer Creative