When author Leanna Renee Hieber says she wants to be "a gateway drug for nineteenth-century literature," she means it! Because her new novel Darker Still definitely oozes with all the sensibility and style of a 19th century novel! The Picture of Dorian Gray meets Pride and Prejudice, with a dash of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Dark Eden by Patrick Carman
Just in time for Halloween, best-selling author Patrick Carman's Dark Eden arrives in stores to scare the crap out of you. In a good way. No, really. Carman's Dark Eden is a super creepy tale of seven teens sent to the mysterious Fort Eden, where they will be "cured" of their acute and crippling fears.... Continue Reading →
Dark Eden by Patrick Carman
Just in time for Halloween, best-selling author Patrick Carman's Dark Eden arrives in stores to scare the crap out of you. In a good way. No, really. Carman's Dark Eden is a super creepy tale of seven teens sent to the mysterious Fort Eden, where they will be "cured" of their acute and crippling fears.... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Dark Eden: Halloween Playlist & a Contest
We're nearing the end of our countdown to Dark Eden by Patrick Carman, but we still have a few tricks (and treats!) up our sleeve. Since Halloween weekend is upon us, and Halloween is on Monday (the same day Dark Eden hits stores) -- we asked Patrick to share his spooky playlist. After you check... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Dark Eden: Halloween Playlist & a Contest
We're nearing the end of our countdown to Dark Eden by Patrick Carman, but we still have a few tricks (and treats!) up our sleeve. Since Halloween weekend is upon us, and Halloween is on Monday (the same day Dark Eden hits stores) -- we asked Patrick to share his spooky playlist. After you check... Continue Reading →
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick Flash Fiction Contest
In The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, 14 authors write short stories based on illustrations and captions featured in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This concept has been used by teachers and writers for years -- and now we're inviting you to do the same ... with a very cool prize at stake!... Continue Reading →
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick Flash Fiction Contest
In The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, 14 authors write short stories based on illustrations and captions featured in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This concept has been used by teachers and writers for years -- and now we're inviting you to do the same ... with a very cool prize at stake!... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Dark Eden: Patrick Carman’s Top 5 Fears
Dark Eden by Patrick Carman is all about fear: accepting fears, facing fears. Also, it's a freaking SCARY book. So as we continue our countdown to the book's Halloween release, we thought we'd find out what Patrick's biggest fears are. Patrick Carman's Top 5 Fears 1. being along in a house at night - If... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Dark Eden: Patrick Carman’s Top 5 Fears
Dark Eden by Patrick Carman is all about fear: accepting fears, facing fears. Also, it's a freaking SCARY book. So as we continue our countdown to the book's Halloween release, we thought we'd find out what Patrick's biggest fears are. Patrick Carman's Top 5 Fears 1. being along in a house at night - If... Continue Reading →
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: Resources for Educators
One of the cool parts of The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is that it's been used in classrooms for years as inspiration for writing prompts -- with teachers inviting kids to write their own stories based on the illustrations. Now, with the release of The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, Houghton Mifflin has put together a... Continue Reading →
