One of the themes that carries through both of Barry Wolverton's Chronicles of the Black Tulip books, The Vanishing Island and The Dragon's Gate, is map-making. Bren's father is a map-maker, and he wants Bren to become one, too. He works for Rand McNally, and in The Dragon's Gate, uses map-making as an excuse to... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite things here at Novel Novice is when we can combine a book that readers LOVE with the opportunity to use it in the classroom. The Chronicles of the Black Tulip series by Barry Wolverton is a perfect example of this. Last year, when The Vanishing Island (book 1) was released, I... Continue Reading →
Be sure to keep reading after today's review, for your chance to win a signed copy of this book! Guys, I can't tell you how much I love The Chronicles of the Black Tulip series by Barry Wolverton. The first book, The Vanishing Island, just knocked my socks off last year. And the sequel, The... Continue Reading →
The Dragon's Gate Takeover Week continues today, with a really fun guest post from author Barry Wolverton. Check it out below, and then keep reading for more about The Dragon's Gate -- IN STORES TODAY! -- and your chance to win a signed copy! Top 10 Things I Learned While Writing The Chronicles of the... Continue Reading →
Today kicks off a fantastic takeover week featuring The Dragon's Gate by Barry Wolverton, the sequel to The Vanishing Island and the second book in the amazing fantasy/alternate history adventure series, The Chronicles of the Black Tulip. I am a HUGE, huge fan of this series -- and I have LOVED both books, so it's... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Monday is happy to introduce, BREADCRUMBS, our May Middle Grade book of the month. Join Amanda and her team of middle grade reviewers as we embark upon a journey into the enchanted woods with Hazel and Jack, and stay tuned for our panel discussion, along with an interview from the author and illustrator!... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Monday is happy to introduce, BREADCRUMBS, our May Middle Grade book of the month. Join Amanda and her team of middle grade reviewers as we embark upon a journey into the enchanted woods with Hazel and Jack, and stay tuned for our panel discussion, along with an interview from the author and illustrator!... Continue Reading →
After a successful Middle Grade March, we have decided to expand the Middle Grade section of Novel Novice and are happy to announce many exciting changes coming your way, including (but not limited to): * A new panel of avid readers (between the ages of 7-14) who will routinely help us review books, interview authors,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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