Exciting Updates!
I'm very excited to announce my next book has been bought by Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic) ! The upper middle grade novel, itled The Dogs of Winter, is scheduled for publication in Fall of 2012.
A Dog's Way Home is going international! Publishers in Poland and Germany have bought foreign language rights, with more to hopefully follow suite. Listening Library will be producing a book on CD of the book, which will be out next summer.
The Ring is now available in paperback!
Book Signings and Appearances
December 1st
I'll be signing at the Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble (1104 East 2100 South) in Salt Lake City from 4:00-8:00
December 10th
I'll be back at the Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble from 1:00-4:00
December 18th
I'll be signing at Dolly's Bookstore on historic Main Street in Park City, 4:00-6:00
Reviews
From Newbery honor winner Kathi Appelt (author of The Underneath):
"At the center of your heart is your very own north star. Abby knows that her north star is her dog Tam. But Tam is lost and Abby does not know how to be Abby without him. Meanwhile, can Tam survive long enough in the cruel winter of the high Appalachians to find his girl? Bobbie Pyron gives us a triumphant story about faith and hope and never giving up, especially on the ones you love." Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath.
From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan:
"It takes a special kind of storyteller to speak from a dog's point of view with authenticity, as well as from a child's true voice. Beautifully written, this is an important story that speaks to the special kinship between child and dog. I simply love this book!"--Patricia MacLachlan, author of Newbery Award-winning Sara Plain and Tall.
From Newbery Medalist Gary Schmidt:
“This is a novel about the journeys that we take to find our own true North Stars—journeys that call for courage, loyalty, hope, and guts. A Dog's Way Home is at times hilarious, at times mystical, at times page-turningly suspenseful; the heartbeat of this story—like the strong heartbeat of the Sheltie at its center—will stay with you for a very, very long time.” --Gary Schmidt, author of Newbery Award-winning Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and The Wednesday Wars.
Misc, Book Trailers, Blogs
Watch the amazing book trailer of "The Ring" created by Jennifer Wolf.
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"The Ring" Updates!
Exciting news! The Ring is a finalist for the 2009 Utah Book Award! I'm thrilled to be sharing the honor with Sara Zarr, James Dashner, and Carol Lynch Williams. The winner will be announced in October. Fingers crossed!