About
I am Alma Alexander, author of the HarperCollins YA series, WORLDWEAVERS. The third book, "Cybermage," has just been released in hard cover. Book 1 -- "Gift of the Unmage" -- and book 2 -- Spellspam -- are out in paperback.
I write for both adults and children and have published 10 books. My best known book, "Secrets of Jin Shei," is currently out in 13 languages worldwide. Among my other books are the high-fantasy duology "The Hidden Queen" and "Changer of Days. "
I have lived and worked on four continents, and currently make my home in Washington state with my husband, two cats and assorted visiting wildlife.
Description
<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span> </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span> </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span> </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span> </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span> </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span> </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>
Reviews
"Suspensful fantasy."<br /> —ALA Booklist<br /><br />"…this book's energetic plot, well-integrated back story, and teen characters will make fans very happy and bring new readers under the series' spell."<br /> —Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />"…an incredibly enjoyable tale that blends reality, legend, and magic in one of the freshest fantasy narratives this year."<br /> —Kara Chancellor, Kliatt (starred review)<br /><br />"Alexander creates a cast of memorable characters who continue to grow into their magical abilities…"<br /> —Teri S. Lesesne, VOYA<br /><br />"Once again, Alexander gives us a story that is engaging, complex, and filled with young people who must face decisions and actions that will impact them for the rest of their lives."<br /> —Gayle Surrette, SFRevu<br /><br />"Alexander, like Thea, can weave worlds; she seamlessly blends together the worlds of fantasy, science fiction, myth, and contemporary teen life."<br /> —Samantha Larsen Hastings, School Library Journal
