So much love for Harriet the Spy! And I agree, a marvelous book. The correct answer is:
THE BOOK OF THREE, first book in the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. 2014 marks its 50th anniversary, and this fall the anniversary edition will publish with an introduction written by yours truly. This book and all Lloyd Alexander had a huge influence in my younger reading self and who I am as an author today. I'm beyond honored.
And the randomly selected winner who also guessed correctly: JEAN! (who wrote: "It's probably Harriet The Spy but I would hold out for Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car by Fleming or The Book of Three by Alexander. Whatever the book, congratulations!")
Jean, please email your mailing address to squeetus (at) gmail (dot) com to get an ARC of Dangerous.
More giveaways to come. I'll announce here, but my twitter and facebook are the best places to get breaking news.
I turn 40 this week. Come back Wednesday for another announcement, February for lots of Austenland DVD giveaways, and 40th bday celebration stuff all year. Because I will celebrate and refuse to be anything but thrilled by this acheivement of four decades.
And I'll end with an exciting cover reveal:
The Unfairest of Them All will be in bookstores March 25 and (I think this is official) I'll be kicking off the publication with an event at Changing Hands in Phoenix!
Ooh Chronicles of Prydain were my faves!! How exciting!
Posted by: ShaLayne | January 20, 2014 at 08:56 AM
So cool! The Prydain Chronicles are personal favorites of mine, too—I even dressed up as Eiloney for Halloween one year. I'm kind of feeling out that you get to do something so awesome. Congratulations!
(Okay, and I'll be honest: my second thought was "Aw, man, if it had been the first person to guess correctly I totally would have won." Congrats to Jean!)
Posted by: elliespen | January 20, 2014 at 09:06 AM
And that should of course say "Eilonwy." (Thanks, autocorrect.)
Posted by: elliespen | January 20, 2014 at 09:07 AM
This is the first time I've heard of that book but I may have to look it up now. I'm excited about EAH!
Congrats on the new decade.
Posted by: Rebekah | January 20, 2014 at 09:21 AM
I just read The Book of Three to my children and they loved it.
Posted by: Michelle Bitner Smith | January 20, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Cerise and...is that Ashlynn Ella?
Posted by: Eliza | January 20, 2014 at 11:27 AM
That is exciting. I am a bit older than you, but I remember my elementary school librarian saving The High King for me when it came out.
Posted by: Margie Allred | January 20, 2014 at 11:29 AM
The Book of Three was my first taste of fantasy books! Awesome!!! Can't wait for all of your new books, makes me so happy!
Posted by: Christy Grigg | January 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM
That really is something to be excited about! What a classic series and such a gateway to fantasy for so many. Congratulations on your success. I admire your tenacity!
Posted by: K Nicole | January 20, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Best read aloud books ever!
Posted by: marian | January 21, 2014 at 08:00 AM
I love the series and my family also fell in love with them when I got them as a book on cd this summer. Very exciting and I hope a new generation of kids will be inspired by Taran and his friends.
Posted by: Ryanne | January 22, 2014 at 11:38 AM
That's amazing about The Book of Three! I haven't read that series yet, but I've nothing but amazing things about it. As for kicking off the tour for the next Ever After High in Phoenix... I'M SO EXCITED! That's where I am! I'm so getting the time off for it.
Posted by: Litza | January 23, 2014 at 10:10 PM
I'm so pleased that it's The Book of Three. Let us know the date for release when it gets closer. Thanks for the win and look for my e-mail.
Posted by: Jean | January 26, 2014 at 08:31 PM
My daughter would love to meet you. I told her you lived near us somewhere and she is contemplating turning into a stalker to find you, lol!! Don't worry...she is only 9 and only interested in asking for spoilers in Ever After High. Anyway, are you going to have any release events here in Utah? Would you be interested in some kind of talk directed toward Girl Scouts? Love your work...keep it up!!
Posted by: Stephanie Cameron | January 27, 2014 at 12:44 PM
We are 10 years apart -- I turn 50 this year. And, yes, I plan to embrace it and celebrate!
Posted by: Sondy | February 05, 2014 at 02:31 PM