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Hello Bruce.
When I was about 10 years old I found Into the Land of Unicorns at my elementary school’s library and loved it. The book was damaged so the librarian taped it up for me and let me keep it. I read Song of the Wanderer shortly after. However, by the time the 3rd and 4th books came out I was a senior in high school/freshmen in college and didn’t even know about them for years. I bought the 3rd book, but I could never find a physical copy of the final book.
However, during the pandemic, I started to listen to audio books, and I finally found all the audio books in the Los Angeles Library’s collections!
I’m so happy to finally get to listen to the 3rd and 4th! I have waited over 20 years to find out how it all ends! Thank you so much for creating the magical world of Luster where I can travel to!
When I was about 10 years old I found Into the Land of Unicorns at my elementary school’s library and loved it. The book was damaged so the librarian taped it up for me and let me keep it. I read Song of the Wanderer shortly after. However, by the time the 3rd and 4th books came out I was a senior in high school/freshmen in college and didn’t even know about them for years. I bought the 3rd book, but I could never find a physical copy of the final book.
However, during the pandemic, I started to listen to audio books, and I finally found all the audio books in the Los Angeles Library’s collections!
I’m so happy to finally get to listen to the 3rd and 4th! I have waited over 20 years to find out how it all ends! Thank you so much for creating the magical world of Luster where I can travel to!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Michelle -
First off, my apologies for not getting back to you more promptly. The guestbook does get away from me sometimes . . .
I have always felt bad about how long it took me to complete the series, and how frustrating it must have been for me readers. The only thing I can say in my defense is that I wanted to get it right. I can name some very popular series that really let the readers down in the final volume, and I didn't want that to happen.
I'm glad you found the audiobook versions. I love audio as an art form. Doing the third and fourth books with a full cast was a real challenge, because they are so huge. But I love the way they came out. Heck, I re-listened to them myself last year!
Thanks again for this kind note.
All good wishes,
BC
First off, my apologies for not getting back to you more promptly. The guestbook does get away from me sometimes . . .
I have always felt bad about how long it took me to complete the series, and how frustrating it must have been for me readers. The only thing I can say in my defense is that I wanted to get it right. I can name some very popular series that really let the readers down in the final volume, and I didn't want that to happen.
I'm glad you found the audiobook versions. I love audio as an art form. Doing the third and fourth books with a full cast was a real challenge, because they are so huge. But I love the way they came out. Heck, I re-listened to them myself last year!
Thanks again for this kind note.
All good wishes,
BC