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Dear Mr. Coville,
I am a dyslexia teacher in Dallas, Texas and have been reading the Magic Shop Series with one of my third grade students, Lucas. We are really enjoying them. He would like to know what your best selling book has been. Thank you!
I am a dyslexia teacher in Dallas, Texas and have been reading the Magic Shop Series with one of my third grade students, Lucas. We are really enjoying them. He would like to know what your best selling book has been. Thank you!
Dear Bruce,
My journey through the land of Luster began over 20 years ago, and though I am now 33 years old the series still holds a very special place in my heart. I am so happy to hear that the rest of The Unicorn Chronicles will be available this year! I have yet to read The Last Hunt (I'm a completist and was waiting for the paperback version which never came out). I am excited to finally read the conclusion of the saga when you re-release it this year!
Thank you for writing this series, and for persevering to complete it despite the long breaks in between. Please allow me to share with you my journey with this series, it has really meant so much to me 🙂
I vividly remember buying the first volume when I was 9 or 10 yrs old at my school book fair, absolutely thrilled that a novel about unicorns was available. Until that point I'd never heard of any unicorn stories aside from the 1982 animated film version of Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn." I was hungry for more stories about unicorns and was over the moon when your book came along.
For years after that I kept checking bookstores for the next volume (with no success of course). Though I eventually despaired of any more volumes being written or published, every once in a while I would still check my bookstore 'just in case.' And I re-read the first volume many times because it was just that good! Then, sometime in my teens I went to my bookstore to buy something else, and on a whim checked on The Unicorn Chronicles again. I was completely astounded to find that the second volume was not only in existence but had been available for some time, even in paperback, so I snapped it up right away.
Thankfully the age of the internet was in full swing by then and I was able to see the updates on your website about the progress of the next volumes. Sometime in my 20s, I eagerly picked up the third volume in paperback, still with some lingering astonishment that this story I started in my childhood was actually continuing.
When the final volume, The Last Hunt, came out, I patiently waited for the paperback edition to complete my collection. But of course you know what happened there. For a long time I would check for updates on a re-release, and eventually saw some of your comments in this guestbook which indicated that you were trying to get the rights back, which gave me hope. And now, at long last - I'm very excited for the re-releases this year!
I'm saying all this ultimately to tell you that The Unicorn Chronicles captured my imagination in a very special way and inspired a perhaps abnormally dogged pursuit to complete the journey. I so look forward to reading the final volume this year (after re-reading the others of course), by the end of which I would have read one volume during each decade of my life 🙂
Thank you Bruce, for crafting the world of Luster with its rich characters and stories. The only thing I'll be wondering after I finish the series, is whether movies will ever be made from the books 😉
My journey through the land of Luster began over 20 years ago, and though I am now 33 years old the series still holds a very special place in my heart. I am so happy to hear that the rest of The Unicorn Chronicles will be available this year! I have yet to read The Last Hunt (I'm a completist and was waiting for the paperback version which never came out). I am excited to finally read the conclusion of the saga when you re-release it this year!
Thank you for writing this series, and for persevering to complete it despite the long breaks in between. Please allow me to share with you my journey with this series, it has really meant so much to me 🙂
I vividly remember buying the first volume when I was 9 or 10 yrs old at my school book fair, absolutely thrilled that a novel about unicorns was available. Until that point I'd never heard of any unicorn stories aside from the 1982 animated film version of Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn." I was hungry for more stories about unicorns and was over the moon when your book came along.
For years after that I kept checking bookstores for the next volume (with no success of course). Though I eventually despaired of any more volumes being written or published, every once in a while I would still check my bookstore 'just in case.' And I re-read the first volume many times because it was just that good! Then, sometime in my teens I went to my bookstore to buy something else, and on a whim checked on The Unicorn Chronicles again. I was completely astounded to find that the second volume was not only in existence but had been available for some time, even in paperback, so I snapped it up right away.
Thankfully the age of the internet was in full swing by then and I was able to see the updates on your website about the progress of the next volumes. Sometime in my 20s, I eagerly picked up the third volume in paperback, still with some lingering astonishment that this story I started in my childhood was actually continuing.
When the final volume, The Last Hunt, came out, I patiently waited for the paperback edition to complete my collection. But of course you know what happened there. For a long time I would check for updates on a re-release, and eventually saw some of your comments in this guestbook which indicated that you were trying to get the rights back, which gave me hope. And now, at long last - I'm very excited for the re-releases this year!
I'm saying all this ultimately to tell you that The Unicorn Chronicles captured my imagination in a very special way and inspired a perhaps abnormally dogged pursuit to complete the journey. I so look forward to reading the final volume this year (after re-reading the others of course), by the end of which I would have read one volume during each decade of my life 🙂
Thank you Bruce, for crafting the world of Luster with its rich characters and stories. The only thing I'll be wondering after I finish the series, is whether movies will ever be made from the books 😉
Hello Mr. Coville,
I am in nearly the same predicament as another commenter in your guestbook; I've read the entirety of your Unicorn Chronicles series, love it, but only own the first two books as I borrowed the last two from the library. You said that you will be splitting up the last two books into two and three books respectively; will the text of the books change at all in the splitting? In any case, I'm very excited to have the possibility of owning these books and reading them again!
Thank you,
Natasha
I am in nearly the same predicament as another commenter in your guestbook; I've read the entirety of your Unicorn Chronicles series, love it, but only own the first two books as I borrowed the last two from the library. You said that you will be splitting up the last two books into two and three books respectively; will the text of the books change at all in the splitting? In any case, I'm very excited to have the possibility of owning these books and reading them again!
Thank you,
Natasha
Mr. Coville,
First of all, I wanted to thank you for being a huge part of my childhood since the first grade. I grew up with your Unicorn Chronicles and eagerly read your website for updates on your book process. I remember when you decided to split the last book into Dark Whispers and The Last Hunt. I was in high school when The Last Hunt came out, and I unfortunately missed the boat buying it. I know it's been nearly 9 years and we still haven't had a second printing. The last I read from your blog a few years ago, you were in the process of getting a new company to print the book. Any progress on this? I'm 25 years old now, and I would love to go back to Luster and finish my favorite childhood series.
Thanks so much!
Kylee
First of all, I wanted to thank you for being a huge part of my childhood since the first grade. I grew up with your Unicorn Chronicles and eagerly read your website for updates on your book process. I remember when you decided to split the last book into Dark Whispers and The Last Hunt. I was in high school when The Last Hunt came out, and I unfortunately missed the boat buying it. I know it's been nearly 9 years and we still haven't had a second printing. The last I read from your blog a few years ago, you were in the process of getting a new company to print the book. Any progress on this? I'm 25 years old now, and I would love to go back to Luster and finish my favorite childhood series.
Thanks so much!
Kylee
Dear Bruce,
I like The Weeping Werewolf book because it is interesting at the middle when they are in the Forest of Night.Can keep making other Moongobble and Me books? Can you come to our school? It is named Odyssey Elementary. Also, what is your favorite book? Thank you!
Sincerely,
Matthew
4th grader
I like The Weeping Werewolf book because it is interesting at the middle when they are in the Forest of Night.Can keep making other Moongobble and Me books? Can you come to our school? It is named Odyssey Elementary. Also, what is your favorite book? Thank you!
Sincerely,
Matthew
4th grader
Dear Mr. Coville,
My favorite book was The Weeping Werewolf. My favorite character was Moongobble and my favorite part was when they noticed that the werewolf was Edward's dad. It is weird that you love snow because where I live people don't like snow. I love to dance and it is my passion. Do you like to dance? Can you come to my school at Odyssey Elementary and can you send me your autograph please? What is your new book called? You are so funny and awesome!
Odyssey Elementary Address:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Valeria
5th grader
My favorite book was The Weeping Werewolf. My favorite character was Moongobble and my favorite part was when they noticed that the werewolf was Edward's dad. It is weird that you love snow because where I live people don't like snow. I love to dance and it is my passion. Do you like to dance? Can you come to my school at Odyssey Elementary and can you send me your autograph please? What is your new book called? You are so funny and awesome!
Odyssey Elementary Address:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Valeria
5th grader
Dear Mr. Coville,
I really love your books.I read The Weeping Werewolf. My favorite part was that the weeping werewolf turned back into Edward's dad. I have a sister, a brother, a mom, a dad, dogs, and pigeons.Can you please come to our school?
Address for Odyssey Elementary:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Illona
5th Grade
I really love your books.I read The Weeping Werewolf. My favorite part was that the weeping werewolf turned back into Edward's dad. I have a sister, a brother, a mom, a dad, dogs, and pigeons.Can you please come to our school?
Address for Odyssey Elementary:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Illona
5th Grade
Dear Bruce,
My name is Somara and I am in 5th grade. I love your books. My favorite part of The Weeping Werewolf was that Urk was funny and that Edward's dad was the weeping werewolf. Another book I love is The Evil Elves. It is a great book that I think the whole world should see. Something interesting about you is that you knew you wanted to write books when you were in 6th grade. Something interesting about me is that I love to draw. Maybe some day I could illustrate for you! I would love if you could come to my school. I would also love if you could send me an autograph. You are awesome and funny!
Odyssey Elementary Address:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Somara
My name is Somara and I am in 5th grade. I love your books. My favorite part of The Weeping Werewolf was that Urk was funny and that Edward's dad was the weeping werewolf. Another book I love is The Evil Elves. It is a great book that I think the whole world should see. Something interesting about you is that you knew you wanted to write books when you were in 6th grade. Something interesting about me is that I love to draw. Maybe some day I could illustrate for you! I would love if you could come to my school. I would also love if you could send me an autograph. You are awesome and funny!
Odyssey Elementary Address:
13025 17th AVE W
Everett, WA 98204
Sincerely,
Somara
DEAR BRUCE,
I READ YOUR BOOK THE WEEPING WEREWOLF AND MY FAVORITE PART IS WHEN EDWARD MET HIS DAD AFTER HE SHINED. I'M A FORTH GRADER AND I LOVE YOUR BOOKS AND YOU SHOULD MAKE MORE BOOKS. MAYBE MAKE A BOOK WITH EDWARD GETTING ANOTHER PET. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?
SINCERELY,
BRAYDON
I READ YOUR BOOK THE WEEPING WEREWOLF AND MY FAVORITE PART IS WHEN EDWARD MET HIS DAD AFTER HE SHINED. I'M A FORTH GRADER AND I LOVE YOUR BOOKS AND YOU SHOULD MAKE MORE BOOKS. MAYBE MAKE A BOOK WITH EDWARD GETTING ANOTHER PET. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?
SINCERELY,
BRAYDON
Dear Mr. Bruce,
I read The Weeping Werewolf and my favorite character was Moongobble. I liked him because I like the part when he turned every thing into cheese. I love drawing and writing stories about my family. Also, how is New York? What school do your kids go to and if they don't then tell me how old they are? Thank you Bruce for writing great stories.
Sincerely,
Heidi
5th grade
I read The Weeping Werewolf and my favorite character was Moongobble. I liked him because I like the part when he turned every thing into cheese. I love drawing and writing stories about my family. Also, how is New York? What school do your kids go to and if they don't then tell me how old they are? Thank you Bruce for writing great stories.
Sincerely,
Heidi
5th grade