Nate Rocks the World - Karen Pokras Toz, Author
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Feta Chicken
(A Karen Special)
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (divided)
2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp pepper
1 package (4 oz) Feta cheese - crumbled
1 box couscous
Arrange chicken in baking dish
Drizzle with 1Tbsp of lemon juice
Sprinkle Cilantro and Pepper
Top with Feta cheese & drizzle remaining 1 Tbsp of lemon juice
Bake 350 for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through
Prepare couscous as per box directions - serve chicken over couscous
Nate Rocks the World – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts
“What
in the world?” I say quietly to myself. I turn back around to look
inside the house. Everything I see is in shades of gray. The blue
couch in our living room is gray. The green front door is now gray.
The grass and the trees, all gray. Even Mom’s bright red van parked in
the driveway is gray. I look down at my body. Sure enough, even my
clothes are all gray! I take a step outside. It is a clear day,
unseasonably warm for October. There is not a cloud in the sky. The
sun – gray of course – shines white beams of light. As I walk down the
street, people I do not recognize start coming out of their houses
wondering, as I am, what
has happened. I see a black spot in the sky growing larger. At first,
I think it is a bird, but as it approaches, I realize that it is
actually a person…flying toward me. A circle of people I don’t know,
gather around me. The man from the sky gets closer. He lands directly
in front of me, and I immediately recognize him.
Ten year old Nathan (Nate) Rockledge loves to draw. His specialty…superhero cartoons where he Nate Rocks
is the hero that saves the moment. Give him a pencil and paper, a
little quiet time and just about any situation and he will solve the
problem as he saves the world. In his cartoon world, even Captain Asteroid seeks Nate’s help to save the world from the evil Dr. Shadow. Even the President seeks Nate Rocks’ help in recovering stolen spy equipment. But what happens when the situation is
real and not make believe? Can the real Nate Rockledge stand up to the plate and become a true hero?
Nate
Rocks the World takes the ordinary life of the Rockledge family and
brings it to life as something most of us can actually relate to. If
you’ve ever had an older sister or brother, you can understand Nate’s
relationship with his older sister Abby. If your dad was like Nate’s
you will see the humor in the stories he constantly tells about his own
childhood. And if you were unfortunate enough to have a mother that
couldn’t cook nor sew you will definitely relate to the bad meals and
bad Halloween costumes created by Nate’s mother. This book is full of
humor and sparked memories from my own childhood. It’s light hearted
and a really enjoyable book to read if you’re an adult and a fun book to
have read to you if you’re still a
child.









"This book is made up of 3 individual stories. All three are short reads and other than the setting, which is Mexico, all three are completely different."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"You'll follow Logan as she tramples through kudzu, goes to her first Testicle Festival, rents a room from a woman who runs around at night in the nude and connects with a wolf. You will also follow her as she gets her man, or should I say men."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"Will the people of Hollow Gap pull together and defend themselves from the Indian up-rise or will they fall apart. Find the answers to these questions and more when you read this book of taming the West through love."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"I would NEVER have guessed the turn of events that make up the last 20 pages of Fresh Frozen. The hiring of the spy will surprise you and the murder will surprise you even more. So if you love a good mystery, this book is definitely for you."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"As I read I felt as if I was a witness watching this evil man do the things he did to these young women. As I read through the trial I felt like one of those ready to convict him. As I listened to the comments by his wife, I could feel her pain and confusion."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"After reading Breaking My Silence I saw Jane as a strong person who was determined to do whatever was needed to get her children back into her life and to do whatever it took to make her life as complete as possible without the prostitution. This was one of the most informative books I've ever read about a subject that is normally kept behind closed doors."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"
While reading Genesis Beach I found myself not wanting to put it down. Each page had a piece of evidence that would help me solve the mystery before Logan. I really thought I had pin-pointed the murderer. Boy was I in for a shock."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"I've enjoyed reading this book. It's a cross between a "fiction" and a "true crime." So if you enjoy either genre you will enjoy A Study in Red. Do keep in mind that this book is very descriptive."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"The story captured me from the beginning, the evil of Rovella never ceased to amaze me, and the love that was always there but didn't surface due to guilt made me feel the pain that I'm sure she felt. The ending was perfect."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"This has been a really enjoyable book.
I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Beth, don't change your way of writing! I've really enjoyed reading Basket Case and will be reading more of Beth's books."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"I feel this is a wonderfully written book that would be helpful not just for young people who are overweight but also for those who look at a person, no matter the age, call them names, shun them and refuse to accept them as they are."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"Bertha Speaks Out is a very enjoyable book to read. Bertha finds herself in positions that will make you laugh and cry. You will feel her pain but also feel her pride when she stands up for what is right. It’s a must read for children as well as adults.
"
(Martha A. Cheves)
"Read Thicker than Water and ask yourself these questions. Did the wife make the right choice? Was her decision worth 15 years of her family’s life? Would you have made the same decision?
I highly recommend Thicker than Water. As I said, it was a joy to read."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"As I read I kept asking myself “Who would put out a hit on David and why?” “Who are The Chosen Few and what do they have to do with David?” “Will Max get to David before it’s too late?” You will have to read The Chosen Few yourself to find the answers to these questions."
(Martha A. Cheves)
"This book has taught me that life is like a chain. Everyone we meet becomes a link in our chain. Some links may be weak, but the strong ones keep the chain from breaking. And as memories and secrets are shared with those strong links, they become even stronger."
(Martha A. Cheves)

I'm from Georgia, moved to North Carolina by way of Florida. I've been in Charlotte for 14 years and love it. The recipes in my book Stir, Laugh, Repeat are all tested by "Food Testers" of which I now have 24. They try a dish and rate it from 1-10 with only those scoring at least an 8 making the book. My website is a holding place for my 2nd book Stir, Laugh, Repeat... Again. Please visit my site to find new recipes and tips. All recipes are easy, using common ingredients and according to my testers, great!
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