Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone one of 5 best of 2009

Thanks to The Children's Hour, a literacy group from Arcadia, California. They chose Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone as one of the Five Best of 2009 in the 12+ category.

Here is their review found at http://www.tchliteracy.com/brm-n09-2.htm:
In 1903, sixteen-year-old Petronella's birthday party promises to be a spectacular event at her country estate outside London. However her party begins to unravel, when her guardian, Uncle Augustus T. Percival, accidentally swallows an exotic beetle from Tou-eh-mah-mah and becomes obsessed with consuming insects during the party. Two uninvited guests from Panama are kidnapped during the party, and Petronella, the handsome Lord James Sinclair, and his sister decide to investigate. Ransom notes disappear, along with insect clues (devoured by Uncle), and London appears in danger of a malaria outbreak. Well-meaning but meddling relatives, Scotland Yard, and a faithful butler aid Petronella and friends in their efforts to avert an international crisis and prevent the spread of a deadly disease. As for Uncle Percival's disgusting appetite for bugs, the butler, Moriarty, comes to the rescue with an antidote. An intrepid heroine, this Victorian Nancy Drew is endearing and humorous in her persistent efforts to save her family, friends, and country.

Authorpalooza at Jordan Landing

Thanks to the people at the Barnes and Nobles at Jordan Landing in the southwest part of the Salt Lake Valley for hosting our Authorpalooza last night for about 15 or so Utah authors. It was lots of fun and we all met some great people and sold some books, too. Here are some pictures. See if you recognize any of your favorite authors. To my right is Mette Ivie Harrison and to my left is Sydney Salter.

Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone Nominated for Cybil Award

Thanks to Colleen Mondor for nominating Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone for the Middle Grade division of the Cybil Awards for 2009. The Cybil Awards come from literary bloggers. Thanks for the nomination! Once again, the list of nominees is impressive and intimidating. It's an honor to be listed among them.

Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone Submitted for Edgar Award

Somebody very kindly submitted Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone as a possible nominee for the Young Adult division of the Edgar Awards. Thanks to whoever submitted and I hope it wins! However, I looked at the list and lots of other great books have been nominated, too. It's an honor to be listed among them.

Sony e-Book Store offers Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone

The Sony e-Book Store has Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone for $11.20. Cool again.

http://ebookstore.sony.com/author/dene-low_110922?&page=1&perpage=50&sortDirection=0&filters=4294728191+

Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone now an I-Phone app

Now you can download Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone as an I-Phone app for $9.99. Cool

http://appadvice.com/app/340684385