In honor of today's release of The Second Spy, Novel Novice is giving away two author-signed copies of Olive's latest adventure! To enter, answer the question below and submit along with your name and address. The entries with the most creative responses win!
Jacqueline West: The Second Spy Q&A
Yes. We’ve been raving about The Book of Elsewhere series for a few months now. So you can imagine how thrilled we are to finally celebrate the release of The Second Spy. The 3rd book in Olive Dunwoody’s darkly painted adventures is available in bookstores across the country TODAY! And we're kicking off the release with an exclusive interview with Jacqueline... Continue Reading →
Jacqueline West: The Second Spy Q&A
Yes. We’ve been raving about The Book of Elsewhere series for a few months now. So you can imagine how thrilled we are to finally celebrate the release of The Second Spy. The 3rd book in Olive Dunwoody’s darkly painted adventures is available in bookstores across the country TODAY! And we're kicking off the release with an exclusive interview with Jacqueline... Continue Reading →
Anne Ursu: Breadcrumbs Q&A
Today we are thrilled to host an exclusive Q&A with Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs, our May middle grade book of the month. Anne shares her journey through the writing of Breadcrumbs, offers some advice for aspiring writers, and even spills the beans on her favorite pizza toppings and books! And don’t forget to check... Continue Reading →
Anne Ursu: Breadcrumbs Q&A
Today we are thrilled to host an exclusive Q&A with Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs, our May middle grade book of the month. Anne shares her journey through the writing of Breadcrumbs, offers some advice for aspiring writers, and even spills the beans on her favorite pizza toppings and books! And don’t forget to check... Continue Reading →
The Best of Middle Grade March 2012
Today marks the final day in our Middle Grade March feature -- and so, we take a look back at this month's hightlights! Middle Grade Writing Contest We've put together some really awesome prize packs featuring middle grade lit for this month's writing contest. And we gave you two options: OPTION A: Try your hand... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
Today we are THRILLED to be presenting an exclusive excerpt from The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy, and featuring some of the book's original art by Todd Harris. Look for The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom in stores May 1st! * * * "Frederic and Ella" Among the dozens of... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
Today we are THRILLED to be presenting an exclusive excerpt from The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy, and featuring some of the book's original art by Todd Harris. Look for The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom in stores May 1st! * * * "Frederic and Ella" Among the dozens of... Continue Reading →
Ten-Year-Old Olivia Shares her Love of Middle Grade Books
As an aspiring middle grade writer, I’m always curious about what kids are reading and why. I know what I love in middle grade books, but every once in awhile I like to check-in with someone whom I consider an authority on these matters: my 10-year old, book-devouring niece, Olivia Larsen. In honor of Middle... Continue Reading →
Phil Margolin & Ami Margolin Rome: Vanishing Acts Q&A
Today we're delighted to be featuring an exclusive Q&A with father-daughter author duo Phil Margolin and Ami Margolin Rome. Their book Vanishing Acts, is an exciting mystery that takes place in Portland, Oregon. Check out our interview below, and scroll down to learn more about their book! Phil, you've written plenty of mysteries for adults.... Continue Reading →
