September 2011
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Name of The Star Release Party rapidly approaching...
Books of Wonder is delighted to host the launch party for the new novel by best-selling author, MAUREEN JOHNSON, The Name of the Star. In this heart-pounding thriller, Rory, a teenage girl from Louisiana, arrives in London on the same day someone starks mimicing the horrifying murders of Jack the Ripper. Now, modern London is caught up in “Rippermania” and the only one who seems to...
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Children's author William Joyce author starts new...
By Marigny Dupuy
Via: nola.com
William Joyce is a superstar who happens to live in Shreveport, La. Renowned as a children’s book author, illustrator and filmmaker, Joyce has won a vast, all-ages audience for his work. Some know him through his many books, including “Dinosaur Bob, ” “Bently and Egg, ” and “Santa Calls.” Others follow the animated TV...
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Roald Dahl and the darkness within - BBC →
@booksofwonder some insight into a great mind ..
“He’s one of the few children’s authors who’s actually killed people…He was unequivocal that it is the good, young and kind who triumph over the old, greedy and the wicked.”
Everyone should have a place in their heart for Roald Dahl, whether you’re young or old.
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Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret...
Fans of Brian Selznick, young and old can now order a signed first edition of Wonderstruck and also signed copies of the new classic The Invention of Hugo Cabret @booksofwonder.com .
Order signed first edition here..
Order signed copy here..
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Tuesday, September 13th, what an awesome day...
First birthday wishes for some giants of children’s literature.. The timeless Roald Dahl was born on this day .. the amazingly gracious Mildred D Taylor was born today (Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry) .. Additionally New York City became the first capital of the United States today in 1788. AND tonight @booksofwonder Brian Selznick joins us as we unveil WONDERSTRUCK to the world .
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Maurice Sendak on ‘Bumble-Ardy’ →
(via The Paris Review)
Excerpt:
Why the decision to go with a pig? Why not a hedgehog?
I’ve always loved pigs: the shape of them, the look of them, and the fact that they are so intelligent. I think I like them more than I like little human boys. The prospect of drawing pigs was something I could look forward to, and I needed something to look forward to. This project was...
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@MaureenJohnson has released the first 78 pages of...
PRE-ORDER NAME OF THE STAR HERE .
The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1) by Maureen Johnson
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