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When I was seven years old (31) years ago I won a reading competition in my school. My prize was a signed copy of 'The Monster's Ring'. I am now a mother (as well as teacher) with a seven year old daughter. My Mom just gave me back my copy and it is the next book I will be reading to her. We will also be checking out some more of your series. Thanks for the signed book.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Mandy -
Wow! I just did the math, and your copy must have come from the very first printing. I'm delighted to know that you're going to share the book with your daughter. As time has gone on (and I have grown older...) one of the things I have come to love is being a "Second Generation Author" -- that is one whose books are being shared by their original readers with their own children. It's about as satisfying thing as an author could ever hope for.
Also, reading aloud to my own kids was one of my greatest joys as a parent. I'm honored to be part of someone else's parent/child reading experience.
Thanks for stopping by to say hello!
All best,
BC
Wow! I just did the math, and your copy must have come from the very first printing. I'm delighted to know that you're going to share the book with your daughter. As time has gone on (and I have grown older...) one of the things I have come to love is being a "Second Generation Author" -- that is one whose books are being shared by their original readers with their own children. It's about as satisfying thing as an author could ever hope for.
Also, reading aloud to my own kids was one of my greatest joys as a parent. I'm honored to be part of someone else's parent/child reading experience.
Thanks for stopping by to say hello!
All best,
BC