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Mr. Coville, I am writing to you to tell you that when I was 8 I discovered the first story of Cara and the unicorns at a school book fair. As you can imagine, I was ecstatic to find a book where the main character had my name! Cara isn't the most usual name. I was enthralled and read the first book again and again. I could never find the second book and eventually, with life's usual course of events, gave up looking. Recently, at 30 years old, I stumbled upon the series on amazon. I bought the next two installments and continued the amazing story of the girl who shared my name. I am awaiting delivery of the 4th and last book, and I imagine I will become quite emotional when the tale of Cara is complete. You're a fantastic author and I look forward to reading your books to my son, starting with Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. Thank you for your work. It has given me wonderful memories.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Cara -
Oh, many thanks for this lovely message!
The reason the main character is named Cara is that I based her, in part, on my daughter, who is also named Cara. I had been struggling with the book, couldn't get a handle on the main character. Finally I decided to drop the character I had been trying to develop and just put Cara in her place, asking myself how my daughter would respond to the various things that happened. Suddenly the book began to flow!
I'll be very interested to know what you think of the fourth volume. I nearly broke my brain trying to write it!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
All best,
Bruce Coville
Oh, many thanks for this lovely message!
The reason the main character is named Cara is that I based her, in part, on my daughter, who is also named Cara. I had been struggling with the book, couldn't get a handle on the main character. Finally I decided to drop the character I had been trying to develop and just put Cara in her place, asking myself how my daughter would respond to the various things that happened. Suddenly the book began to flow!
I'll be very interested to know what you think of the fourth volume. I nearly broke my brain trying to write it!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
All best,
Bruce Coville