Not many of you will remember this, but a very long time ago (in blog time) I featured the story of Catherynne M. Valente writing The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. I remember weeping a bit as I read Valente's posts, and I still cannot think of her without tearing up at her bravery and beautiful writing. So I am VERY pleased to be able to offer you the piece of fiction that emerged from that experience. Trust: it will be wonderful.
Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn?t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when the author first posted it online. For readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful.
Pesky details: 1 copy of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, to an entrant with a US or Canadian address. All you need to do is fill out the FORM. Giveaway ends June 28th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be selected randomly and notified via email.
If you’d like to learn more about the book or the author, please check out the book trailer, Valente’s website, or her blog.
You can also enter to win this book here, here and here (here too). If you're offering a giveaway and want to be added to the list, let me know.
Fine print: This giveaway is made possible by Macmillan and Zeitghost Media. Thanks!
4 comments:
How exciting! Thanks for offering this giveaway! :)
This sounds like an excellent book (love the trailer). :)
Thanks for the great giveaway.
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I've heard nothing but good things about this book!
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I am SO SAD I missed this giveaway :(
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