LATEST NEWS:

Recognize the cover below? Me neither. But it appears that Anatopsis is now available in Thailand!

A publishing company bought the Thai rights a long time ago, so it's all good and legal and I might even get some royalties from it some day, assuming anyone in Thailand actually buys these kinds of books. But I didn't really expect it to get published over there or to look so different.

Since I don't read Thai, I can't tell you how good the translation is. Judging by the cover, it appears there are now Vikings somewhere in the book. I don't remember putting any Vikings in, but I'm sure I would have if I'd thought of it.

In any case, it's all very exciting to know that someone in the world thought my book was worth translating. Now I can't wait for all the Thai book reviews!

LATEST (NORTH AMERICAN) REVIEWS:

Great write-ups from The San Diego Union-Tribune, Kids Lit, LOCUS, YABooksCentral, The Washington Post, Book Moot, Big A little a, Jen Robinson's Book Page, and Publisher's Weekly:

". . . a smart, thoughtful and complex fantastical journey."
   — Leigh Fenly, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 1, 2006

". . . vibrant, unique and impossible to put down."

"[Abouzeid's] writing is simply, joyously readable."
   — Tasha Saecker, Kids Lit, August 4, 2006

"A fun . . . fantasy that takes a lot of unpredictable turns. "
   — Carolyn Cushman, LOCUS, May 2006

"4 stars!"
   — Kimberly Pauley, YABooksCentral

". . . a witty romp of a tale. . . "

"Bright kids will relish the blend of fantasy, science fiction, Arthurian elements and . . . Greek myths . . . "
   — The Washington Post, May 28, 2006

"Abouzeid's tightly crafted fantasy boasts a clever cast of characters."

"A fresh and entertaining story."
   — Publisher's Weekly , April 17, 2006

". . . a smart fantasy . . . "

"My 15 year old enjoyed this book immensely."
   — Book Moot, May 16, 2006

"Anatopsis is one of the most original fantasy novels I've read in a long time."

" . . . a beautifully written novel . . . it goes on my Favorites of 2006."
   — Big A little a, May 1, 2006

" . . . Anatopsis will please fans of middle-grade fantasy novels, especially those who struggle under the burden of parental expectations, or who want a touch of science fiction thrown in."
   — Jen Robinson's Book Page, April 23, 2006

(Click here for a complete list of reviews.)