New Editions: Willow by Julia Hoban
You might recall that Willow by Julia Hoban was one of my top ten reads in 2009, earning a rare A+ rating. You can read my full review here, but I'd like to share just a bit of what I wrote last fall:
Willow is . . . a startlingly realistic look at what can happen when we feel separated from our own world. It's about connections and trust. Hoban does not pretend to offer magic solutions; instead, she gives us much to think about and discuss.If you haven't yet read the book, here's your chance to pick up a copy. Willow was released in paperback yesterday in the United States.
Willow is a must-read novel. . . . [I]t was nominated by the American Library Association for Best Book for Young Adults.
If you are in the UK, the novel is being released with a different cover and new title--Scarred--in March. But never fear, it's the same fantastic book.
For more on Julia Hoban and some insights into the novel, check out the mini-interview I conducted in September 2009. After I finished reading Willow (Scarred), I wanted to talk about it with everyone. It would make the perfect book club choice.
Hardcover published by Penguin USA, 2009
ISBN-13: 9780803733565
Paperback published by Speak, 2010
ISBN-13: 978014241662
UK edition published by Little, Brown Group (March 18, 2010)
ISBN-13: 9780749942328
9 comments:
This has been on my list ever since your review! Wonder why the title was changed for the UK ... I think that creates a lot of confusion (like Little Bee/The Other Hand).
Your review is one of the reasons that I have to read this book!
Everyone needs to go out and get this book now!
I was wondering why I hadn't seen a copy of this around! I'll keep an eye out in my library next month.
I was thinking the same thing. What makes the publishers decide to change the name and cover for release in different countries? Read this book and enjoyed it.
Beth ,
Based on your opinion alone I would buy this book, but the cover art on Willow is catchy enough to grab my attention if I saw in the stores.
I'd have to watch out so that if I buy the book, I don't end up buying both editions that are the same but carry different titles. Thanks for highlighting this, Beth!
I thought for a minute you were trying to make me get another book by Julia Hoban. I'm glad it's the same one!
I've heard a lot of good things about this book so it's already onto my wishlist!
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