I was so excited when I saw Shannon Hale reveal one of her Super Secret Projects on her blog the other day, but didn't have a chance to get on here and spread the word.
She's been working on a sequel to PRINCESS ACADEMY, her 2006 Newbery Honor title. I own every single book by Hale (and have all but one autographed since I've met her a couple of times now!), but PRINCESS ACADEMY is one of my favorites by her! My other favorite is THE GOOSE GIRL, which does have a few companion novels, so I know that Hale is good at putting out future adventures.
With how long it's taken her to produce--or reveal--a sequel, we know she'll take great care this time around and produce another fantastic story. Even more exciting? The title is publisher Bloomsbury's lead title for the Fall 2012 season! I would love to see cover designer Alison Jay create the cover for this sequel so that it will match all her other illustrated YA hardcover releases. I know there was a lot of FLACK when FOREST BORN debuted with a different cover from the rest of the Bayern books and will be re-released with Alison Jay artwork this fall. *crosses fingers*
Is anyone else as excited about this news as I am?
I have a feeling that Shannon Hale is about to break out in popularity once her adult novel AUSTENLAND hits theaters in 2012!
I know! I was so excited to see this. Can't wait to read all Hale's new stuff!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm at least as excited as you for this! Shannon Hale is my literary hero! I CANNOT wait for Princess Academy 2 to come out!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted about this because I had no idea she was working on this!! I LOVED that story and I am so excited now that she's working on a sequel!!
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ReplyDeleteWhen does the Princess Academy 2 come out?
ReplyDeleteAtm, Bloomsbury has set the release date of PALACE OF STONE for August 21st :)
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