Britfield and the Lost Crown

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Pub Date 1 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 8 Apr 2020
Devonfield Publishing LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Description

Enter the World of Britfield: Adventure, Intrigue, Conspiracy, Mystery, and Suspense!

Tom has spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly Orphanage, but when he learns that his parents might actually be alive, Tom is determined to find them. Together, with his best friend Sarah and armed with only the word “Britfield” as a clue to Tom’s mysterious past, the two make a daring escape. Now, they are on the run from a famous Scotland Yard detective and what appears to be half of the police officers in England! The hunt is on, but will Tom and Sarah be able to evade capture long enough to solve an even bigger conspiracy that could tear apart the country?

Multiple Award-Winning Britfield & the Lost Crown by C.R. Stewart, is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series based on family, friendship, loyalty, and courage that is written for pre-teens, Y/A, and readers of all ages. Britfield and its heroes, Tom and Sarah, take readers on an epic adventure as they travel across England. With its stimulating language and stunning historical and geographical asides, Britfield engages the reader from the very first pages and doesn’t let go until it reaches its exciting conclusion!

Enter the World of Britfield: Adventure, Intrigue, Conspiracy, Mystery, and Suspense!

Tom has spent the majority of his life locked behind the cruel walls of Weatherly Orphanage, but when he learns...


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Hardbound - 9781732961203


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Advance Praise

Gold Medal: Parents’ Choice Awards, Book & Audiobook

Gold Medal: Children’s Literary Classics International Book Awards, Middle Grade Chapter Book

First Place: Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Middle Grade Fiction

First Place: CIPA EVVY Awards, Juvenile Fiction

Winner: Book Excellence Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction

Winner: American Fiction Awards, Best Cover Design

Blue Ribbon: Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Favorite MG & Y/A Book and Teen’s Choice Award

Silver Medal: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Preteen Fiction

Silver Medal: Global Ebook Awards, Children’s Literary Fiction

Award-Winning Finalist: International Book Awards, Children’s Fiction

Award Winning Finalist: American Fiction Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction

Award-Winning Finalist: Best Book Awards, Children’s Fiction

Award-Winning Long List: Shelf Unbound Magazine, Best Indie Book

“Such a thrilling book filled with so much awesome history about England, crazy mysteries, and truly amazing characters. It had me hooked every second of reading it!! I can’t wait for the sequel.”
- Hannah, Age 13, Kids’ Book Buzz - 5 Stars!

“A perfect mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters with historical references scattered along the way. Tom and Sarah’s devotion to each other provides an excellent backdrop to the many mishaps and dangers in which they find themselves. I could see this book being used in a classroom setting both as a literature piece and as a geographical and historical resource. Stewart’s clever narrative draws you in and doesn’t let you go till the end!”
- Dawn Weaver, Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews - 5 Stars!

“An intriguing first-in-series read that is sure to capture the attention of middle grade and young adult crowd. Readers journey through English cities and countryside beautifully rendered in the narrative. The book also includes maps and intelligent background information about the setting and history with access to online illustrations and commentaries. Britfield weaves plot, texture, storytelling, and fascinating characters into a winning combination and enriching experience.”
- Chanticleer Book Review - 5 Stars!

“In this series opener, Stewart offers nearly nonstop action, with escapades both perilous and amusing, and exhilarating hairsbreadth escapes. The conspiracy is bold and compelling while the plot folds in intriguing facts about British culture, history, and famous sites.”
- Kirkus Reviews

"Along with its relentless action and suspense, Stewart’s novel provides young readers with a wealth of information about British culture (with frequent references to literary classics) and the history of the Monarchy and the Anglican Church. Highly recommended, Britfield and the Lost Crown will appeal to both young readers and their parents."
- Parents’ Choice Awards - Gold Medal Award

"Author C.R. Stewart's Britfield & The Lost Crown is a thrilling tale with loads of adventure and unexpected twists that will captivate youth audiences. Recommended for home and school libraries, this book earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.”
- Children’s Literary Classics - Approved!

"A joy to read to the very last page, Britfield & The Lost Crown is a high-spirited saga, enthusiastically recommended for personal and public library young adult fiction collections.”
- Midwest Book Review

"Capable and charismatic young characters escape the confines of an inhumane orphanage on a quest to uncover the truth about the protagonist's parents. This is a far-flung adventure story that will readily interest the target audience. Stewart writes in clear, descriptive prose and integrates alluring and novel details that at times harkens back to an earlier era, an effect that offers an element of timelessness to the storytelling."
- The Booklife Prize

Award-Winning Story Monsters Ink Magazine Approved!
“Recognizing & honoring accomplished authors in the field of children’s literature that inspire, inform, teach & entertain.”

“As a middle school English teacher of 28 years and a multiple bestselling author for middle grade books, I can honestly say Britfield and the Lost Crown has all the right stuff. Intriguing characters, foreshadowing, and suspense will draw readers in deep and have them gasping for breath for the next chapter and the next.”
- Wayne Thomas Batson, bestselling author of The Door Within Trilogy

"Britfield & the Lost Crown is a truly wild ride for young readers—a blistering romp through London with two plucky orphans named Sarah and Tom who are being chased by nasty orphanage proprietors, a Scotland Yard detective, half the British police force and even members of the royal household. If you want your kids to learn some fascinating English history through an exciting adventure, this is the book for you. C.R. Stewart has done his homework (and it helps that he has a BA in British Literature and European History from Brown), fashioning a Dan Brown-esque adventure for middle-grade readers that includes a clever twist reminiscent of the works of Charles Dickens. In short, Britfield is tons of fun. Without giving away the ending, I was pleased to discover that the adventure will continue."
- Gina Detwiler, co-author, Author of the Forlorn series Co-Author with Priscilla Shirer of the The Prince Warriors series

Gold Medal: Parents’ Choice Awards, Book & Audiobook

Gold Medal: Children’s Literary Classics International Book Awards, Middle Grade Chapter Book

First Place: Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Middle...


Marketing Plan

Marketing Plan Summary
To properly promote Britfield, there is a three-phase marketing campaign. This multi-phase approach will continue to build awareness (branding) and promote Britfield worldwide. One of the essential elements of our marketing plan is our national/global School Tours, targeting specific schools and organizations, along with utilizing numerous professional affiliations.

Phase I: 2019 (6 months)
• Britfield Website: launched our comprehensive website: Welcome to the World of Britfield
• Local/National Campaign: massive promotions through media, emails and national organizations
• Partners: collaborated with current strategic Partnerships (See below)
• Spring/Fall National Tour (6 months): 15 states (west coast/northwest), 125 schools, 15,000 students Phase II: 2020 (12 months)
• National Marketing Campaign: promote to all national cable, radio and organizations
• 2nd National Tour (5 months): visit 25 states (South/Midwest/East): 150 schools, 20,000 students
• Global Fall Tour (3 months): visit 7-10 countries: 100 schools, 50-100 media interviews
• Retail: build relationships with major retail outlets to purchase and promote Britfield.
• Partnerships: forge partnerships with some of the largest national/global organizations
• Motion Picture: preproduction and script development Phase III: 2021 (18 months)
• Global Marketing Campaign: massive push to all worldwide media and organizations
• Multiple Retail Outlets: partner with some of the largest global retail outlets
• Global Tour (4-6 months): visit 7-10 countries: 200 schools, 100-200 media interviews
• Mega-Churches: engage personal contacts with largest worldwide churches: India, South Korea
• Motion Pictures: finalize script, casting, funding and start production (worldwide releases)

The Britfield School Tours have inspired thousands of students and hundreds of teachers and parents. Our presentations are interactive, sharing videos and pictures while engaging the students with questions and active learning. As part of the 2019-20 Britfield Creativity School Tours (40+ States/30,000+ Students), we drove 5,500 miles, through 15 states, presented at 125 schools and to over 15,000+ students. Our Spring 2020 tour will be over 5 months, 25 states and 150+ schools, and will inspire over 20,000. Our 2020 Fall Global Tour will potentially take place in Europe.

Marketing Plan Summary
To properly promote Britfield, there is a three-phase marketing campaign. This multi-phase approach will continue to build awareness (branding) and promote Britfield...



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