New Young Adult Fantasy from North Atlantic

April 2010
THE HUNT FOR THE EYE OF OGIN
THE HUNT FOR THE EYE OF OGIN

Hailed by Midwest Book Review as "a thoroughly enjoyable adventure from first page to last," The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin introduces memorable characters, poetic language, and thrilling plot twists from first-time novelist Patrick Doud's epic series The Winnitok Tales. Writing for young adults (ages 10 and up), Doud tracks the courageous adventures of Elwood Pitch, a thirteen-year-old boy from Boston whose life is irreversibly changed when he and his dog Slukee set out hiking in the woods behind their home and find themselves suddenly swept away to an unfamiliar otherworld. In this mystical realm rich with dangerous creatures and bold companions, Pitch survives on wits, courage, and faith in a fantasy adventure sure to keep readers of all ages on the edge of their seats.

What reviewers are saying:

A classic family adventure for everyone to read and enjoy.
--Mr. Ripley's Enchanted Books

I loved the characters of Elwood and Drallah, I felt this strong connection with them. Patrick Doud's writing is intense and very creative!
--The Heart of Dreams

I'd recommend it to young and old alike. I'll take it a step further and say that maybe those reluctant boy readers would enjoy this one!
--The Cajun Book Lady


   UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUNG ADULT FICTION PARTY
Saturday, April 17, 4:00 PM Wavepaint Design & Gallery
4 Market Street
Ipswich, MA - CLICK HERE for more info

DANVERS LITERARY FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 08, 10:00 AM Peabody Institute Library
15 Sylvan Street
Danvers, MA - CLICK HERE for more info


EXPLORE THE LAND OF WINNITOK
www.WinnitokTales.com
Site features:
*Downloadable desktop wallpaper
*Character profiles
*Interactive map of Winnitok
...and more!






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Visit these sites for ordering information and more:

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North Atlantic Books
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
North Atlantic is publishing its first young adult fantasy novel, The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin. After reading the original manuscript we all agreed we must publish it; the story and the characters are new and fresh. In addition, the story's setting--the names of villages, characters, and geographic regions--are reminiscent of native American New England centuries ago. Our press was founded in New England and functions around a non-profit educational corporation called the Society for the Study of Native Arts and Sciences. The author is a poet who comes from a tradition of poetry and literature from which North Atlantic was born. In other words, the story and the author are intertwined with the press and it's history. How could we not publish it?

Jon Goodspeed

Editorial Director
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The Book From the Sky
By Robert Kelly
CLICK HERE for more info.








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By Theodore Sturgeon
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Tales of Old Earth
Written by Michael Swanwick, Foreword by Bruce Sterling
CLICK HERE for more info.
About the author: Patrick Doud

Patrick Doud is a published poet and novelist residing in Gloucester, Massachusetts with a BA in English Literature from Bard College. He currently has three published books of poetry, including The Man in Green, with an introduction by Kenneth Irby. His work has appeared in various journals, including Apex of the M, First Intensity, and Notus, and he edited the poetry magazine The Pleasure Beast. Though The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin is his first fantasy novel, his love of the genre has continuously informed his writing from an early age. For more information on Patrick Doud and The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin, visit the Winnitok Tales website.

Watch Patrick's interview with Good Morning Gloucester HERE!

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