About the Book United Forces

Book: The Underground Book Readers: United Forces

Author: Terry Overton

Genre: Middle grade, pre-teen, teen dystopian

Release date: March 1, 2023

In the second book of The Underground Book Readers, Leena, Kahn, Casey, Jairus, Asher, and Conroy face unpredicted challenges. The World Force tightens its grip on the remaining teens and children of the Blue Ridge Mountains area. Increased patrols and drones are seen nearly every day as they visit their underground cavern to read forbidden books and study the Bible.

The Underground Book Readers attempt to find out the identity and purpose of a new threatening group seen on a nearby mountain while they continue to work on an escape tunnel. But they soon discover there is more under Leena’s house than a cellar. The underground group designed a spy mission to the other mountain.

Questions remain about possible escapees who left to find a free territory in what used to be called the United States in the world before.

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My Thoughts on United Forces

United Forces is part of a series for middle-grade readers that you’re going to love having in your house because they’ll love reading it!  The Underground Book Readers is a series for middle-grade students.  Add the whole series to your cart today!  There are still more to come as well. 

You are going to want to read this series in order.  It won’t make sense if you don’t as they do build on each other.  It’s a wonderful combination of sharing a love of reading through reading and giving middle-grade students a bit of a futuristic book as well. 

This is a Christian series.  The Bible is mentioned, stories from it are used, and it’s inspirational.  I, as an adult, loved the book.  My older children loved the book as well.  For the children who aren’t reading yet, we did this as a read-aloud book.  

I cannot imagine a world in which we couldn’t read.  It’s obviously my favorite pastime. Without reading I would definitely not survive.  But what if I’d never learned how to read?   

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of United Forces

Terry Overton obtained her PhD in Psychology and Ed. D. in special education. She taught in public schools and was a school psychologist and a professor before retiring in 2016. Terry began her second “career” after retirement writing Christian fiction books and devotionals. She hopes to share the Christian worldview through her writing and touch the lives of her readers.

Her novels, middle-grade readers, and picture books seek to entertain readers through the travel experiences and characters included in her books. Her books have earned Bookfest Awards, Firebird Award Winner, American Writing Award Gold, International Finalist Book Award, Reader Views Awards, Reader’s Favorite Awards and the Mom’s Choice Award.

She currently resides in Laguna Vista, Texas, near the Texas-Mexico border. She enjoys Biblical history and general Bible studies, writing, and enjoying family and friends. Terry has seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

More from Terry

The series was motivated by discussions with local community and school librarians who expressed frustration with their inability to order and display classic books, and newer conservative or Christian-based books, in their own libraries. The series reflects what is currently seen in many news stories where parents are outraged by the books their own children are being shown in schools. This Christian dystopian book series, written for middle-grade readers and up, is an attempt to remind children of the blessings of books and of the Bible. In addition, several historical documents and time periods are discussed. It is my hope that introducing these topics in this way will pique curiosity of young readers who may not have had the opportunity to study these documents and events.

Blog Stops for United Forces

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, April 20

An Author’s Take, April 21

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 22

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 23

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, April 24

Mary Hake, April 24

Texas Book-aholic, April 25

Aryn The Libraryan, April 26

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 27

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 28

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 29

Blogging With Carol, April 30

Simple Harvest Reads, May 1 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

For Him and My Family, May 2

Lights in a Dark World, May 3

debs book review, May 3

Giveaway for United Forces

To celebrate her tour, Terry is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/25adb/united-forces-celebration-tour-giveaway