[Contest has ended] Prize bundle, Video Week: RM (Dec.15-24)

Hi! Thanks for dropping by to enter to win the nice prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic (Dec. 15-24, 2012).

UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2012 - Contest has wrapped, winner has been selected and notified. Thanks to everyone for playing, it was a fun tour!

WHAT'S THE DEAL?

Each vlogger will share their personal answer to a specific question, somewhere in their vlog(s). Just watch the tour vlogs, comment on the vlog, then collect each vlogger's pick. 

The question: If you could give or keep a gift of ONE thing from the world of Random Magic, what would it be?

HOW TO PLAY

1. WATCH ANY TOUR VIDEO
Watch any video from this tour. Listen for each vlogger's answer on which gift they'd give or keep, from the world or Random Magic - they'll tell you about it somewhere in their video.

2. LEAVE A COMMENT
Leave a comment below his/her video.

3. ENTER TO WIN
Then just click over from their video page to enter the answer into the Rafflecopter. The Rafflecopter is shown below. It's totally okay to paraphrase the answer in your own words.

The Video Week: Random Magic prize bundle offer is international, and offer is good through December 31, 2012, midnight EST. Good luck to all!

SURE, LET'S GO

Dec. 15 - TheeBookMonster 
Review | Mystery feature

Dec. 17 - BooksWithDylan 
Review | Mystery feature

Dec. 18 - AliciaReads
Review | Mystery feature

Dec. 20 - BibliophileSisters (Mallory)
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)

Dec. 21 - BooksForeverAfter
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)

Dec. 22 - OhYeahTavia
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)

Dec. 23 - GDCLA
Review | Mystery feature 

Dec. 24 - ReaderOfTheAwesome
Review | Mystery feature 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What do I get if I win?: Everything! There won't be multiple prize packs, one winner takes all. If you'd like to know what the prize bundle is before you enter, feel free to browse below to see what you'd be receiving.

How do I do this?: Just visit the vloggers on this tour and keep a lookout for their Random Magic answers, which they'll share with you. Comment on their vlog, then come here to enter his or her answer about which gift they'd bring away from the world of Random Magic. Collect a few different answers and you might be the one who'll be receiving this nice prize bundle for book lovers.

How do I use Rafflecopter? What info do I need? Is it a hassle?: Nope, Rafflecopter is really easy to use. It's easy to enter all of your info into the Rafflecopter, you'll just need your name or nickname and an email address where you can be contacted, if you win. 

Someone has helpfully uploaded a quick walk-through about entering using Rafflecopter, and you're welcome to check that out below. To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted. 

The contest is open to *all, international, and the offer is good through December 31, 2012, midnight, EST. Good luck to all! 

*Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs.

Prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic

First edition copy of Random Magic, by Sasha Soren

About: When absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, young Henry Witherspoon must book-jump to fetch Alice before chaos theory kicks in and the world vanishes.

Along the way he meets Winnie Flapjack, a wit-cracking doodle witch with nothing to her name but a magic feather and a plan.

Such as it is.

Henry and Winnie brave the Dark Queen, whatwolves, pirates, Strüths, and fluttersmoths, Priscilla and Charybdis, obnoxiously cheerful vampires, Baron Samedi, a nine-dimensional cat, and one perpetually inebriated Muse, to rescue Alice and save the world by tea time.

Shown above: Book trailer for Random Magic

Shown above: Best Bits! (Summer tour). This video features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes dramatic readings, comedy skits, an online game, and other delightful things.


Shown above: Best Bits! (Autumn tour). This video also features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes comedy skits, original music, and other cool things.

Collectible plushie - Patchwork cat 

About: Gone, the imperious cat with, literally, nine lives, is an amusing character who winds his way through the story of Random Magic, vanishing and reappearing in the oddest places. 

Here we have a cute plushie that could very well be Gone having a little stretch and a peek into our world, for all we know. This little plushie is a collectible item - he's also ridiculously cute. 

Details: Beanie Baby, official name Kaleidoscope the Cat, retired March 2001, 6.5 inches (16.51 centimeters) tall.

Shown above: Film trailer for Alice Through the Looking Glass

DVD -  Alice Through the Looking Glass

About: Of course, Random Magic begins when absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865). 

There've been many movie versions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and a few of the sequel to that original adventure, Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871). 

This film version featuring actor Kate Beckinsale is one of the trippiest, most vivid and artistic versions of that story you'll ever see - and visually, it's a perfect match for the colorful and outlandish world of Random Magic.

Note: DVD only available for Region 1 (NTSC), although it should be playable on a region-free DVD player. Check your region

Plushie - Alice, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

About: Cute little plushie version of Alice, the main character from Lewis Carroll's classic upside-down tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Details: Alice thought she'd found just the place she was looking for, when she fell into Wonderland, but ended up wanting something a little less...mad. This enchanting Alice plush stands approximately seven inches  (17.78 centimeters) tall, and features the blond heroine in a signature blue and white dress. - Manufacturer description

Schedule: Video Week: 'Random Magic' (Dec. 15-24)

You are cordially invited to join us for an entertaining week of cool reviews and creative features from vloggers around the world. We're featuring the book Random Magic, by Sasha Soren. 

Schedule for Video Week: Random Magic

 Dec. 15-24, 2012

Dec. 15 - TheeBookMonster (Twitter: @LiddyParkinson)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: TheeBookMonster


Mystery feature
Vlogger: TheeBookMonster

Dec. 17 - BooksWithDylan (Twitter: @BooksWithDylan)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BooksWithDylan

 
Mystery feature

Vlogger: BooksWithDylan

Dec. 18 - AliciaReads (Twitter: @AliciaReads)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: AliciaReads

 
Mystery feature

Vlogger: Alicia Reads

Dec. 19 - CharrAndTheBookshelf (Twitter: @CharrFrears)

Review | Mystery feature

Dec. 20 - BibliophileSisters - Mallory (Twitter: @MallxryFace)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BibliophileSisters - Mallory

TBA
 Mystery feature

Dec. 21 - BooksForeverAfter (Twitter: @CraigMarsden2)

Review, Random Magic
 Vlogger: BooksForeverAfter
Mystery feature - N/A

Dec. 22 - OhYeahTavia (Twitter: @OhYeahTavia)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: OhYeahTavia

 TBA
Mystery feature

Dec. 23 - GDCLA (Twitter: N/A)

Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: GDCLA

TBA
Mystery feature

Dec. 24 - ReaderOfTheAwesome (Twitter: @ReaderOfAwesome)

Review | Mystery feature

Shown above: Patchwork cat, part of prize bundle for this tour

BONUS: Enter to win a cute prize bundle!

Cute prize bundle for Video Week: 'Random Magic' (Oct. 21-31, 2012)

Hi! Thanks for dropping by to enter to win the nice prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic (Oct. 21-31, 2012).
Update: This offer has now expired. The winner has been drawn and will be contacted. Thanks to all for playing and visiting this fun tour!

WHAT'S THE DEAL?

There are 11 vloggers on this tour. In honor of Halloween, each vlogger will share their personal answer to a specific question, somewhere in their vlog(s).

The question: If you were invited to attend a masquerade disguised as one of the characters in Random Magic, which character would you choose to go as - and why?

Just watch the tour vlogs, comment on the vlog, then collect each vlogger's character pick. 

HOW TO PLAY

1. Watch any video from this tour. Listen for the vlogger's answer to the Random Magic masquerade question, somewhere in their video.

2. Leave a comment below his/her video.

3. Then just click over from their video page to enter their character pick into the Rafflecopter (box shown below).

Note: There are approximately 11 answers to find, spread across the vlogs on this tour. You don't have to enter more than once, but the more times you enter, the more likely you are to win. You can enter up to one overheard answer per day.

If we reach at least 200 valid entries, there'll be a double treat for the winner (details on this listed with the prize info a little further down on this page.) The Video Week: Random Magic prize bundle offer is international, and good through November 21, 2012, midnight EST. Good luck to all!

SURE, LET'S GO

Choose any video below to start

Oct. 21 - BookBunnyReviews 
Review | Mystery feature

Oct. 22 - PaperBookmark
Review | Mystery feature

Oct. 23 - EmilyTheOddOne
Review | Mystery feature (N/A)

Oct. 24 - RachelSuperBook
Review | Mystery feature

Oct. 25 - NerdInTranslation
Review / Mystery feature (combined)

Oct. 28 - StuFromTheThing
Review | Mystery feature
(Unavoidable delay, RMT informed and totally okay with this. Will post when available.)

Oct. 29 - Petra Bryant
Review | Mystery feature

Oct. 30 - TheBookTart
Review | Mystery feature

Oct. 31 - vvb32
Review / Mystery feature (combined)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What do I get if I win?: Everything! There won't be multiple prize packs, one winner takes all. If you'd like to know what the prize bundle is before you enter, feel free to browse below for details about all the cute items the winner will be receiving. 

How do I do this?: There are 11 vloggers on the tour. Just visit their tour vlog and keep a lookout for their Random Magic masquerade answer, which they'll share with you. Comment on their vlog, then come here to enter their personal character pick. Collect a few different answers and you might be the one who'll be receiving this nice prize bundle for book lovers.

How do I use Rafflecopter? What info do I need? Is it a hassle?: Nope, Rafflecopter is really easy to use. Someone has helpfully uploaded a quick walk-through about entering using Rafflecopter, and you're welcome to check that out below:

It's easy to enter all of your info into the Rafflecopter, you'll just need your name or nickname and an email address where you can be contacted, if you win. To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted. 

The contest is open to *all, international, and the offer is good through November 21, 2012, midnight, EST. Good luck to all! 
Update: Contest has ended.

*Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs.

Prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic

First edition copy of Random Magic, by Sasha Soren

About: When absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, young Henry Witherspoon must book-jump to fetch Alice before chaos theory kicks in and the world vanishes.

Along the way he meets Winnie Flapjack, a wit-cracking doodle witch with nothing to her name but a magic feather and a plan.

Such as it is.

Henry and Winnie brave the Dark Queen, whatwolves, pirates, Strüths, and fluttersmoths, Priscilla and Charybdis, obnoxiously cheerful vampires, Baron Samedi, a nine-dimensional cat, and one perpetually inebriated Muse, to rescue Alice and save the world by tea time.

Shown above: Book trailer for Random Magic

Shown above: Best Bits! This video features a more in-depth look at the book, and includes dramatic readings, comedy skits, an online game, and other delightful things.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland plushie - Mad Hatter or White Rabbit

About: Alice thought she'd found just the place she was looking for, but ended up wanting something a bit less...mad. This charming White Rabbit plushie stands approximately seven inches tall and features the tardy bunny with his trademark uniform from the royal court of the Queen of Hearts. - Manufacturer description

About: The Mad Hatter, the endearingly insane character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, is shown here wearing his signature suit and hat. This cute plushie is ready to cuddle you in retro style. - Manufacturer description

Details: Winner's pick of one of the two adorable plushies shown above - you can choose either the Mad Hatter or the White Rabbit, based on characters from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Random Magic actually features the character of Alice - in fact, the reason for the entire madcap adventure is because absent-minded Professor Random accidentally misplaces Alice during an otherwise quiet and completely uneventful afternoon tea party. Doll dimensions: 3 x 4 x 7 inches (7.60 x 10.16 x 17.78 centimeters). We'll be offering a chance to win the matching Alice plushie in an upcoming Video Week: Random Magic tour in December 2012.

BONUS TREAT: If we reach 200+ valid entries for the Rafflecopter on this tour, the winner won't have to pick between taking home either the Mad Hatter or the White Rabbit - he or she will receive both dolls!

Tiny deck of tarot cards

About: One of the more arcane cameo appearances in Random Magic is a woman whom Winnie and Henry meet in the Garden of the Muses; she's actually the living embodiment of a tarot card representing hidden knowledge. 

This teeny tarot deck, billed as the world's smallest tarot deck by manufacturer US Games, fits into the palm of your hand, and would be a fun diversion to take along anywhere you like - it comes with a little booklet explaining how to read tarot. Each card is barely the size of a U.S. quarter or a postage stamp, but the illustrations are lovely and each wee card is a tiny work of art. Card size: 1.7 x 1.2 inches (4.31 x 3.04 centimeters). Image credit: Product image via retailer Melken Essence; they stock the same tiny deck pictured above; details may be found here.

Just for fun! Oscar Wilde action figure

About: Oscar Wilde was a playwright, poet, the author of several short stories and one novel. Oscar, though a brilliantly gifted writer, was even more famous for his scathing wit, clever quips and outlandish style, becoming one of the greatest ‘celebrities’ of the late Victorian era.

Wouldn't it be nice to meet your favorite writers at one big literary party? In Random Magic, that’s exactly what happens! Callie, the First Muse, is friends with every writer ever born, and so it’s not unusual at all for her to throw a bash attended by, say, Mark Twain or Edgar Allan Poe.

In fact, you’ll meet both writers at one of Callie’s parties - along with their fellow party guests, Charles Baudelaire, Lord Byron, Noël Coward, H.P. Lovecraft and Dorothy Parker.

Here are some five-minute bios about some of the writers you'll meet in Random Magic, including P.G. Wodehouse, Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Brontë sisters, and, as noted in the book, an assortment of gloomy Russian poets.

Oscar puts in a cameo appearance in Random Magic, also as a guest at a celestial bash thrown by Callie, the firstborn of the Nine Muses. Win this adorable action figure of the dandiest dandy of them all - you'll smile every time you see his little debonair self sitting on your bookshelf.

Schedule: Video Week: 'Random Magic' (Oct. 21-31)

Video Week: 'Random Magic' (Oct. 21-31, 2012) - You are cordially invited to join us for an entertaining week of cool reviews and creative features from vloggers around the world. We're featuring the book Random Magic, by Sasha Soren. 

Schedule for Video Week: Random Magic: Oct. 21-31, 2012

Enter to win a cute prize bundle! Play to win: Random Magic masquerade

Oct. 21 - BookBunnyReviews (Twitter: BookBunnyReviews)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: BookBunnyReviews


Shown above: Mystery feature - Signing Random Magic
Vlogger: BookBunnyReviews

Oct. 22 - PaperBookmark (Twitter: PaperBookmarks)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: Paperbookmark


Shown above: Mystery feature - Original song, 'White Rabbits'
(c) 2012, Claire Margerison. All rights reserved.
Vlogger: Paperbookmark

Oct. 23 - EmilyTheOddOne (Twitter: EmilyTheOddOne)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: EmilyTheOddOne

Oct. 24 - RachelSuperBook (Twitter: RachelvfLevy)

Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: RachelSuperBook


Shown above: Mystery feature - Character hair tutorial
Vlogger: RachelSuperBook

Oct. 25 - NerdInTranslation (Twitter: NerdInTranslation)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: NerdInTranslation

Oct. 28 - StuFromTheThing (Twitter: StuFromTheThing)

Estimated time of arrival: TBA

Oct. 29 - Petra Bryant (Twitter: Petra Bryant)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: PetraBryant


Shown above: Mystery feature - Random Magic maquillage

Vlogger: PetraBryant

Oct. 30 - TheBookTart (Twitter: TheBookTart)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic
Vlogger: TheBookTart


Shown above: Mystery feature - One-woman show (hilarious comedy skits)
Vlogger: TheBookTart

Oct. 31 - vvb32 (Twitter: N/A)


Shown above: Review, Random Magic

Instrumental soundtrack is 'Follow the River Way.' (c) 2012, svb. All rights reserved.
Vlogger: vvb

About 'Random Magic': When absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice in Wonderland, young Henry Witherspoon must book-jump to fetch Alice before chaos theory kicks in and the world vanishes. 

Along the way he meets Winnie Flapjack, a wit-cracking doodle witch with nothing to her name but a magic feather and a plan. Such as it is.

Henry and Winnie brave the Dark Queen, whatwolves, pirates, Strüths, and fluttersmoths, Priscilla and Charybdis, obnoxiously cheerful vampires, Baron Samedi, a nine-dimensional cat, and one perpetually inebriated Muse to rescue Alice and save the world by tea time. 

Feel free to browse some prior reviews of this book:

Review (Beyond Strange New Words)

Review (Songs and Stories)

Review (The Fluidity of Time)

Review (Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf)

Review (Cerebrate's Contemplations)

Review (This Miss Loves to Read)

Review (Meri Greenleaf)

Review (My Love Affair with Books)

Review (Electrifying Reviews)

Review (Maat's Feather of Truth)

Review (Dr. Stravagante's Traveling Book Circus)

Print // Kindle // Twitter // Pinterest // YouTube // Blog

Note: Not on Facebook. Blog is official site.

Music credit for preview video shown at header: 'Art Now' by Alex Beroza (feat. Snowflake)

License: CC/By attribution - Visit this artist: N/A

[Contest has wrapped] Cute prize bundle for Video Week: 'Random Magic'

Hi! Thanks for dropping by to enter to win the nice prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic (July 21-30, 2012).
Update: Contest has wrapped, draw completed, winner selected and contacted. Thanks to everyone who entered, though, maybe you'll win prize bundle on a different event!



[Shown above: Meet the book vloggers on this tour.]


WHAT'S THE DEAL?

There are 10 vloggers on this tour. There are several secret tidbits about Random Magic stashed in their videos.

Just watch the tour vlogs, comment on the vlog, then collect each secret. You don't have to collect every secret, but the more you collect,  the better your chances of winning.

HOW TO PLAY

1. Watch any video from this tour. Look for the secret the vlogger will share with you, somewhere in their video.

2. Leave a comment below his/her video.

3. Then just click over from their video page to enter the secret into the Rafflecopter (box shown below).

Note: There are approximately 9-10 secrets to find, spread across the vlogs on this tour. The more times you enter, the more likely you are to win. You can enter up to one secret per day.

If we reach at least 200 valid entries, we'll include a bonus $10 Amazon gift card with your prize bundle so you can also treat yourself to a third book of your choice. Video Week: Random Magic prize bundle offer is international, open to all tour guests*, and good through August 15, 2012. Good luck to all! 

Note: To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted.
* Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs. 


SURE, LET'S GO
Choose any video below to start.

July 21 - BooksUnbound
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature: N/A 

July 22 - JoanieFontana
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (short film): An Interview with Alice 
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick

July 23 - SnowdropDreamsCM
Video review (A-to-Z): Watch this video
Mystery feature (dramatic reading): A Campfire Story
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick 

July 24 - SableCaught
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (video game): Random Magic game show
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick 

July 25 - OpheliaDagger
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature: N/A

July 26 - FilmableJAM
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (comedy sketch): Mad Scientist
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick 

July 27 - ChristinaVlog622
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (discussion): Defining Magic

July 28 - ScooterDoodle31
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (original artwork): Wearable Art
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick 

July 29 - CowsWithWords
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature: N/A

July 30 - InkyPages
Video review: Watch this video
Mystery feature (dramatic reading): Favorite Pages
Special merit: Best Bits! tour highlights pick

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What do I get if I win?: If you'd like to know what the prize bundle is before you enter, feel free to browse below for details about all the cute items the winner will be receiving. There will be one prize bundle, winner takes all.

How do I do this?: There are 10 vloggers on the tour. Just visit their tour vlog and keep a lookout for a secret of Random Magic they'll share with you. Comment on their vlog, then come here to enter the secret you learned. Collect a few different secrets and you might be the one who'll be receiving this nice prize bundle for book lovers.

How do I use Rafflecopter? What info do I need? Is it a hassle?: Nope, Rafflecopter is really easy to use. Someone has helpfully uploaded a quick walk-through about entering using Rafflecopter, and you're welcome to check that out below:

It's easy to enter all of your info into the Rafflecopter, you'll just need your name or nickname and an email address where you can be contacted, if you win. The contest is open to all, international, and the offer is good through August 15, 2012, midnight, EST. Good luck to all!

Prize bundle for Video Week: Random Magic

First edition copy of Random Magic, by Sasha Soren

About: When absent-minded Professor Random misplaces the main character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, young Henry Witherspoon must book-jump to fetch Alice before chaos theory kicks in and the world vanishes.

Along the way he meets Winnie Flapjack, a wit-cracking doodle witch with nothing to her name but a magic feather and a plan.

Such as it is.

Henry and Winnie brave the Dark Queen, whatwolves, pirates, Strüths, and fluttersmoths, Priscilla and Charybdis, obnoxiously cheerful vampires, Baron Samedi, a nine-dimensional cat, and one perpetually inebriated Muse to rescue Alice and save the world by tea time.

[Shown above: Book trailer for Random Magic]

Browse: Review | Review | Review | Review | Review

Buy: Print | Kindle

Absinthe gumballs 

About: Chew some of these absinthe gumballs as you read the plays of Oscar Wilde, recite the poetry of Charles Baudelaire or admire the paintings of Vincent van Gogh.

All were notorious imbibers of absinthe and most certainly would have loved these delicious anise-flavored gumballs if they were available in their day. Each 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 3/4" (8.3 cm x 6.4 cm x 1.9 cm) tin contains 22 gumballs.

Adorable rag doll for literary lovers - Edgar Allan Poe

About: Gothic grandmaster Edgar Allan Poe was loved for his ghastly stories, creepy characters, and dreamy poems.

Poe does actually appear (briefly) as a character in Random Magic. Nevermore, that enigmatic and well-read companion of Callie, the firstborn of the Nine Muses, gets his name from a poem by Poe, 'The Raven.' (Nevermore and Callie are characters in Random Magic.)

You can win this charming rag doll version of the great writer, himself. Let this cute little fellow keep you company on a midnight dreary, while you ponder, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore...

More about Poe: Biography and tidbits

Please note: Offer is for the doll, only. The book shown in the image above is a prop from promo photo for this doll, and is not included as part of the prize. The doll, however, does arrive with a miniature raven perched on one shoulder, as shown in the photo.

Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser

About: The story told in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke hookahs, cats whose grins remain after their heads have faded away, and a White Queen who lives backwards and remembers forwards?

Is it all just nonsense? Was Carroll under the influence? This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books, and reveals an off-kilter world rich with philosophical life lessons.

The book looks at compelling issues such as perception and reality, as well as how logic fares in a world of lunacy, the Mad Hatter, clocks, and time, offering new insights into your favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and scenes, including the Mad Hatter and his tea party, the violent Queen of Hearts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat. 

Accessible and entertaining, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy will enrich your experience of Alice's timeless adventures with new meaning and fun. Random Magic, of course, has a strong link to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; in fact, the entire Random Magic adventure begins when Alice is accidentally misplaced by absent-minded Professor Random.

More: Chapter listing or Browse this book

***** GOODIES ELSEWHERE *****

Shown below are cute prizes that are not part of Video Week: Random Magic, but sponsored by Random Magic Tour, and with Rafflecopters open around the same time. While you're here, feel free to browse. If you see something you like, you're quite welcome to check the Rafflecopters to browse entry options. If you choose to enter to win, good luck!

Let's go! Pick-a-bag: Win your pick of one (1) of two adorable beach bags. Both bags shown below, the winner can take their pick - the two options available are the little crab or cute blue octopus bag.

Shown above: Little orange crab beach tote. Super-bright, red-orange tote bag features inner pocket just big enough for one or two books and a bottle of water, outer pocket for sunscreen lotion and a sandwich, and mesh panels that allow sand to fall through - all set for a day of adventure at the beach. 15.2 x 11.2 x 0.5 inches (38.60 x 28.44 x 1.27 centimeters).

Shown above: Blue octopus beach tote. You don't have eight arms, but this cheerful little tote is perfect to help you carry your gear! Made for beach trips, this tote includes an inner pocket and outer pockets to keep your books, pens and drink bottle organized.

Mesh panels allow sand to fall through, so you leave the sand at the beach, where it's happier. 15.2 x 11.2 x 0.5 inches (38.60 x 28.44 x 1.27 centimeters).

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Details: This prize is a mirror listing of the main giveaway, which is kindly being hosted by Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf, so do feel free to visit her to say hello or to leave a comment. Rafflecopter provided above to organize entries for one (1) adorable beach bag pick of your choice, from selection of two. Open to *all. International. Offer good through August 15, 2012, midnight, EST. 

Note: To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted. 

* Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs.

 Pick-a-mermaid: Win an adorable mermaid alter ego - you can pick one (1) doll of your choice from selection of four available; either a redhead, brunette, blonde, or raven-haired siren of the sea. Each is approx. 17 in. (43.18 cm.), soft plush. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Details: Rafflecopter provided above to organize entries for one (1) mermaid doll of your choice, from four dolls available - redhead (shown), brunette, blonde, or dark-haired mermaid. This is a semi-niche item; mass-produced but in limited quantities. Open to *all. International. Offer good through July 31, 2012, midnight, EST. 

Note: To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted.

* Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs.

Day at the beach bundle: This is a mix and match prize bundle - pick a book from selection offered, plus a cute beach bag in one of your favorite colors. Book selection and bag color selection maybe be viewed here: Splash - Vacation Reads Hop.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Details: Rafflecopter provided above to organize entries for your pick of a light summer read and colorful beach tote from selection offered. Open to *all. International. Offer good through July 31, 2012, midnight, EST.

Note: To protect the individuals who are playing the game fair and square, we will verify each entry before the final draw is made. Invalid entries will be deleted.

* Ineligible: Bloggers found to have 'no indies' review policy in effect at their blogs. 

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