Michael Northrop

From the team that brought you The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals, comes a brand-new, action-packed, Egyptian-inspired adventure series, TombQuest! Ancient secrets, hidden “hazards,” mummies, and more await you at Red Balloon Bookshop, where we’ll welcome author Michael Northrop, who will share the New York Times bestselling world of TombQuest with you! Learn all the behind-the-scenes secrets to creating the TombQuest world, make an Egyptian headdress, and meet the author. Your quest awaits! Visit tombquest.scholastic.com.

Michael Northrop brings his love of Egyptian history, his explosive adventure writing, and his dynamic personality to TombQuest. His other books include Trapped, an Indie Next List selection, and Plunked, a New York Public Library best book of the year and an NPR Backseat Book Club selection. When he’s not researching mummies, Michael writes full-time from his home in New York City.

DATE: Thursday, Apr 30 TIME: 6:30 pm (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Michael Northrup kicks off a new epic Egyptian Adventure from the team that brought you The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals.

Tombquest# 1: Book of the Dead

Nothing can save Alex Sennefer's life. That's what all the doctors say, but his mother knows it's not true. She knows that the Lost Spells of the Egyptian Book of the Dead can crack open a door to the afterlife and pull her son back from the brink. But when she uses the spells, five evil ancients--the Death Walkers--are also brought back to life.

An ancient evil has been unleashed. Mummies are awakening. New York is overrun with scorpions. And worst of all for Alex, his mom and the Lost Spells have both disappeared. He and his best friend, Ren, will do anything to find his mom and save the world . . . even if that means going head-to-head with a Death Walker who has been plotting his revenge for 3,000 years.

Read the book, then continue the adventure online! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, then challenge your friends to play through!

Meet the author at Hicklebee's February 10 at 3:00 (presentation at 3:30)

Michael Northrop has written short stories for many publications, and has been an editor at Sports Ilustrated for Kids. His first young adult novel, Gentlemen, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for a notable debut. He now writes full-time from his home in New York City.

Location: Street: 1378 Lincoln Ave City: San Jose, Province: California Postal Code: 95125-3010 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Warwick's is hosting author Michael Northrop on Thursday, February 5th at 4:30pm to present his new epic Egyptian adventure, Tombquest: Book of the Dead. Michael Northrop’s debut novel, Gentlemen, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, and his young adult thriller, Trapped, was published in 2011 to great acclaim. His first middle grade novel, Plunked, was named one of the best children’s books of the year by the New York Public Library and was an NPR Backseat Book Club selection. This event is free and open to the public. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details. As the groundbreaking publisher of the bestselling multi-platform series The 39 Clues and Spirit Animals, Scholastic is taking multi-platform publishing to another world with TombQuest, a new series that combines the excitement of fantasy, the wonder of ancient Egypt, and the magic of brilliant storytelling. TombQuest follows two kids-Alex and his best friend Ren-who awaken the magic of ancient Egypt. When Alex’s mother uses the Egyptian Book of the Dead to save him, she cracks open a door to the afterlife accidentally unleashing five evil ancients: the Death Walkers. Alex and Ren must set off on an impossible quest that takes them around the globe-and into the afterworld-in order to save his mother and lay the Death Walkers to rest once and for all!

Location: Street: 7812 Girard Ave City: La Jolla, Province: California Postal Code: 92037 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Michael Northrop will discuss and sign TOMBQUEST: BOOK OF THE DEAD, the first book in his new series for middle graders. When: Wednesday, February 4, 5:00 pm Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Michael Northrop, please purchase TOMBQUEST from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. About the Author: Michael Northrop has written short fiction for WEIRD TALES, the NOTRE DAME REVIEW, and MCSWEENEY'S. His debut novel, GENTLEMEN, earned him a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, and his YA thriller, TRAPPED, was published in 2011 to great acclaim. An editor at SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS for many years, he now writes full-time from his home in New York City. You can visit him online at www.michaelnorthrop.net. About the Book: Nothing can save Alex Sennefer's life. That's what all the doctors say, but his mother knows it's not true. She knows that the Lost Spells of the Egyptian Book of the Dead can crack open a door to the afterlife and pull her son back from the brink. But when she uses the spells the Death Walkers are also brought back to life, and an ancient evil has been unleashed. Mummies are awakening. New York is overrun with scorpions. And worst of all for Alex, his mom and the Lost Spells have both disappeared. He and his best friend, Ren, will do anything to find his mom and save the world . . . even if that means going head-to-head with a Death Walker who has been plotting his revenge for 3,000 years. Read the book, then continue the adventure online! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, and challenge your friends to play through! Ordering: A limited number of autographed copies of this book will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, and would like a personalized copy of this book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675. If you can't attend the event or need a copy shipped to you, you may call the store or add the appropriate book to your cart on our website. Payment type must be "CreditCard." In the order notes, add personalization details. To place an international order, please email orders@bluewillowbookshop.com to obtain shipping details and to have items shipped to you. Staff will respond within 24-48 hours. Attachment Size northrop_thumb.jpg 8.16 KB

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Teen After-Hours Book Club Sunday, March 10th @ 6:15 p.m.

Teen book club for ages 13 to 18 meets monthly to discuss two books. Teens Get 15% Off Selections! Sign up with a bookseller at the store or by calling (970)926-7323

Book selections for March 10th meeting: Trapped by Michael Northrop Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

Location: Street: 295 Main Street C101 City: Edwards, Province: Colorado Postal Code: 81632-7932 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

We are very excited to host five authors of great middle grade novels!

The authors are: • Michael Northrop: Plunked • Sarah Mylnowski: Whatever After • Jennifer A. Nielson: The False Prince • Chris D’Lacey: The Fire Ascending • Augusta Scattergood: Glory Be

When: Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Admission: This event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to bring books from home, but in order to go through the signing line, you must purchase at least one of the authors' new books from Blue Willow Bookshop.

A limited number of autographed copies of these authors’ books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of any of their books, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675.

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Red Hook Community Arts Network (Red Hook CAN), in partnership with Oblong Books & Music, is hosting a Read Local Red Hook Literary Festival on Saturday April 14, 2012 from 10am-5pm at the Village Building, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn more about this event on Facebook.

The festival is a full day of free events celebrating local authors. With Picture Book Story Time, Young Adult and Adult fiction readings, panel discussions, book sales and signings, the programs will appeal to readers all ages.

Keynote speaker, the award-winning author and filmmaker John Sayles, will close out the day with a reading, discussion and signing of his book, A moment in the sun.

10:00 - Story Time Children of all ages will enjoy hearing husband and wife team David Soman and Jacky Davis (Ladybug Girl) and author-illustrator Peter McCarty (The Monster Returns) read from their work.

12:00 - Middle Grade / Young Adult Authors Nancy Castaldo (Leap into Space) hosts fellow authors Jennifer Castle (The Beginning After), Michael Northrop (Plunked), and Robin Palmer (Lucy B. Parker) in a reading and panel discussion.

2:00 - Adult Authors Author and Chronogram’s Book Editor, Nina Shengold (Clearcut), talks with local authors Thelma Adams (Playdate), Mary-Beth Hughes (Double happiness: Stories) and Edie Meidav (Lola, California).

4:00 - Keynote Speaker: John Sayles Award-winning author and filmmaker John Sayles will read from and discuss his book, A moment in the sun.

Location: Street: 7467 South Broadway City: Red Hook, Province: New York Postal Code: 12571 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)