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Welcome to my stop on the YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes, a crazy whirlwind blog-hop-extravaganza featuring 58 debut authors and prize packs featuring ARCs, signed books, gift certificates, swag, and more!
If you haven’t visited our Apocalypsies website, please click here to start from the beginning of the race and read the complete rules. (The race will begin on May 2, 2012 at NOON)
Ready, Set, GO!!!
ONE FOR THE MURPHYS By Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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Synopsis:
In the wake of heart-breaking betrayal, Carley Connors is thrust into foster care and left on the steps of the Murphys, a happy, bustling family.
Carley has thick walls and isn’t rattled easily, but this is a world she just doesn’t understand. A world that frightens her. So, she resists this side of life she’d believed did not exist with dinners around a table and a “zip your jacket, here’s your lunch” kind of mom.
However, with the help of her Broadway-obsessed and unpredictable friend, Toni, the Murphys do the impossible in showing Carley what it feels like to belong somewhere. But, when her mother wants her back, will she lose the only family that she has ever known?
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All set? 
That’s all you need to know for your quiz later.
BUT WAIT! There’s more!!
Please leave a comment below at a chance to win a “Be someone’s hero ~ No cape required” t-shirt in your choice of colors (red, black, or jade) and sizes.
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You may find ONE FOR THE MURPHYS here on the web: Lynda’s Website Book Trailer
Indiebound Barnes and Noble Facebook
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**Thanks for stopping by!** NEXT STOP: QUIZ QUESTIONS FOR THIS LEG OF THE RACE!
GOOD LUCK!
Ooh! This book sounds like one I’d love! Looking forward to reading it!
Thanks, Deb!
Woah. Sounds like quite a book.
Thanks, Leeanna!
Sounds like a fascinating story.
Thanks, Heidi!
I’ll be off the grid today, but will check back/comment tomorrow tonight. Thanks to you all for your interest in One for the Murphys!
YAY! Sounds like a great book!!
~Peggy
Thank you!
I preordered my copy in February. I love the saying on the t-shirt.
Thank so, so much for preordering the book! Good luck on the raffle!
I love these Contests!!! i get to put SO many books on my to read list! im so excited lol
Thanks!
sounds like a great story and having a t-shirt like that would be full of awesome! thanks for being a part of the yamazing race : )
So glad that you like the shirt idea–Good luck! Thanks !
That sounds like a great thing to put on a t-shirt!
Oh, thanks so much!
Awesome t-shirt ftw. I’ve been hearing seriously awesome things about One for the Murphys. #stoked
Hey, Christina! That’s so wonderful to hear. Thanks so much!
That sounds like an awesome story! And the tee shirt definitely sounds good.
Thanks, Lauren. Love your name! Fantastic! I should be Lynde “Scribbler” Mullaly lately! HA!
Oh, my gosh, I want that shirt! And for anyone who comment-stalks, PLEASE read Lynda’s book, it is magnificent!
Aw, Gabrielle. You’re so sweet–thanks so, so much!
I’ve done a lot of work with Foster Care and am so happy to find a story about Happy foster families! I’ll be picking this one up and sharing it with all the kids I know!
Hey, Pamela. Yes, I agree. There are so, SO many foster families out there that are heroes. I thought it was about time that someone write their story. (And a foster child that is saved by their kindness.) I’m so happy that Penguin agreed that a book like this should be out there! Good luck to you on the raffle.
sounds like a fantastic book. And I’m all about winning stuff.
I like to win stuff, too! Good luck!
this book sounds just lovely! especially the broadway-obsessed character. I can relate to that! Thanks for being part of this contest – it’s essentially creating my summer reading list for me!
Hey! Yes, Toni really is obsessed with Broadway–specifically, Elphaba from “Wicked.” The idea of “Defying Gravity”–overcoming unfortunate circumstances is an undercurrent of the book. Plus, Toni adds a lot of humor to the story. She’s one of my favorite characters!
My mother has been a foster parent for the last 12 years so I think One for the Murphy’s sounds interesting
- Haysel
BCHaysel@yahoo.com
Your mother is a hero(ine)!!!!!!
THANK YOU to her!
the shirt is so cool lynda
i wanted your book since i saw it /wishlist book ^_^
Thanks so much!
I would love this to make my boys smile!
Murphys has three boys total and two of them smile all the time!
I’d like to make your boys smile, too. 
Sounds like a great story!
hschrock24112 at yahoo dot com
Thanks, Redheadedbookworm! (Love this name!)
This book sounds really good and kinda sad in a way.
Thanks for the giveaway. Love the saying that’s gonna be on the t-shirt.
Thanks for the Giveaway!
So excited to read your book!!
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
Wow, sounds like it could be a heartbreaking story!
kspear22[at]gmail[dot]com
love the cover of this book! and it sounds like a fantastic read
chelleyreads AT gmail DOT com
This sounds like an awesome read!
Sounds like an amazing book
adam-claire@hotmail.com
Love the sound of your book! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
I’m looking forward to reading this book.
wifej0n3z@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! I can’t wait to check out this book xo
Very beautiful story and cover! Thank you for the extra giveaway!
This sounds great! I’d love to read it myself and share it with some Middle Grade friends! Thanks for the great giveaway!
It sounds like my kinda book <3
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Sounds like an awesome book
Adding this to my list!
OMG! I love the premise of your book! And that t-shirt logo is awesome
Thanks for the chance!
Alyssa Susanna
lilleetleet(at)verizon(dot)net
Kind of random, but the name Murphy reminds me of when we had t-shirts made for Field Day in fifth grade and my teacher (her last name was Murphy) was the only one with her name misspelled.
I told you it was random ^^
I am really loving this race, because I am reading about books I probably never would have found otherwise! This book sounds so good and I definitely plan to read it! The shirt sounds cute and I would love to have one!
I have a shirt that says “Sprinkle Sunshine” which I love because of the positiveness of it!
My family is looking into becoming foster care parents, so I would LOVE to read this book!
Absolutely fantastic contest. Thanks for being a part of something so fun and fantastic
Sounds like an interesting book! Um..the superhero shirt sounds epic!! Yes please!
Thanks! readingwishes@hotmail.com
As a friend of a former foster youth and a teacher I cannot wait to read this!
Thanks for the giveaway
pocketofbooks@gmail.com
This book sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway!
morrowar6@gmail.com
This sounds awesome! I can’t wait!
Oh, and kitkat777(at)mail(dot)com.
I think that I will love this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
amy dot swihart at gmail dot com
This book sounds really interesting. And I love the quote on the t-shirt!
christajls@gmail.com
Hiya! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for taking the time to write this book for us readers as well as for the giveaway! I especially love the quote! I’m definitely putting your book on my summer to-read list
~Shannon
Thank you, Shannon! Hope you enjoy it!
I can’t wait to read your book! It just sounds great!
jacksandnumbers(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks, Nikki!
This sounds like a great story–can’t wait to read it!
And thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks so, so much! And you’re welcome!
Sounds like a good book – love the Apocalypsies!
amberr610[at]gmail[dot]com
Hey! Thank you! I do, too!
This book looks great! Can’t wait to read it. I love the YAmazing Race so much, it’s helped me find so many amazing books!
Yes! I love the Amazing race, too! Gina Damico set the whole thing up! Amazing girl, that Gina!
So excited to read your book!
Sounds quite good.
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it.
This book isn’t in the genre that I normally frequent, but you’ve got me interested! I added it to my goodreads list =)
ratiefanatic(at)yahoo(dot)com
Well, that’s quite a compliment, Shinyfox! Thank you.
sounds like a truly inspiring story! As a public school teacher, I think foster parents are super stars!
Yes! I agree! Foster parents ARE super stars. AND SO ARE TEACHERS!!!
Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks so much! And you’re welcome!
+JMJ+
This reminds me of Surviving the Applewhites, although I can’t remember whether the boy who joins the Applewhite family’s homeschool is also a foster child.
And just writing that made me recall The Great Gilly Hopkins, which I know is about foster children. (Maybe also The Pinballs . . . but I haven’t read that one yet.)
In other words, it sounds like an award-winning classic in the making.
PS–I’m international, so don’t put my name in the draw if the contest is only open to US readers. =)
Wow! You’ve put me in some incredible company here. Thanks so much.
Thanks for taking part in the race and for this giveaway!! Looking forward to reading One for the Murphys!
Baggins
bookishbaggins(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks so much! I’ve loved being part of the RACE!!
Thank you for the giveaway! The book sounds fantastic – I’m adding so many books to my tottering pile for after exams. xx
Thanks so much! And reading is a great way to celebrate the end of exams!
Sounds really great!Thanks for the giveway!
Thanks so much! And you’re welcome!
Omg. Cool giveaway! Thank you!
flordnaezelmartinez@yahoo.com
Thanks so much!
Awesome giveaway, is it in’tl though? I would love to be entered if it is!
Thanks!
I already have this on by tbr. The shirt sounds fun!
This sounds like a great book. Adding it to my tbr
and thanks for the giveaway!
Cute story, thanks
Thanks for the giveaway! Can’t wait to read the book too
Sounds awesome can’t wait!
Cool shirt and even cooler book! Can’t wait to get my hands on your novel
Thanks for the amazing giveaway 
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
tirachii(at)yahoo(dot)com
LOVE the race because I get to discover new books. Yours sounds great!
aliasgirl at libero dot it
CONGRATULATIONS TO MY TWO WINNERS OF “Be someone’s hero” t-shirts.
(1) Vicky @ Books, Biscuits, and Tea And
(2) Alyssa Susanna