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I started reading the series in... 5th? Grade. I actually found the first book while cleaning out my bedroom from my childhood. After reading it again I got online so I could start purchasing 2-4. Im a bit shocked at how expensive the 4th one is!!! Is there any reason why is 40-45 dollars? The 2nd and 3rd ones are only 3 or 4 dollars in some places! I really want to finish the series because I remember the first time reading that book, my class had gone on a field trip but for some reason I couldnt go. So I spent my day in another class losing myself in it! Hope to hear from you.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Mandy -
I am also shocked and angry about the cost of the fourth book. The reason for this also angers me. It is that, for reasons I cannot understand, Scholastic never released a paperback edition. You'll notice that the high prices you're seeing are all from re-sellers. That is because the book is out of print and copies are hard to come by.
It broke my heart that Scholastic was so cavalier about this. And I think they have been manifestly unfair to the fans who have been waiting to read this book.
I am so sorry for this situation.
Sincerely
Bruce Coville
I am also shocked and angry about the cost of the fourth book. The reason for this also angers me. It is that, for reasons I cannot understand, Scholastic never released a paperback edition. You'll notice that the high prices you're seeing are all from re-sellers. That is because the book is out of print and copies are hard to come by.
It broke my heart that Scholastic was so cavalier about this. And I think they have been manifestly unfair to the fans who have been waiting to read this book.
I am so sorry for this situation.
Sincerely
Bruce Coville