THE BONE THIEF in stores now!

Hey Everyone!

Just in time for Halloween, I'm So excited to announce that my new middle-grade novel, THE BONE THIEF, is in stores today! 

With plenty of creeps and chills and an ending that will leave your heart happy, here's what THE BONE THIEF is about:

Fans of Tim Burton and Wes Anderson will love this new fantasy novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël in which a ragtag team of eleven-year olds with otherworldly abilities set out to solve the mystery behind the sudden onset of ordinary events plaguing their very unusual town.

Compared to other more ordinary towns, Quiver Hollows is a very strange, very curious place. It is also home to longtime friends Grimsly, Ollie, Ming, and Penelope. In a town where everyone is spectacularly abnormal, Grimsly feels bad about being terribly, unforgivably normal, as the town's pet funeral director. So when a series of strange and disturbing mundane occurrences begins plaguing Quiver Hollows, well, Grimsly fears his growing celebrity just might be to blame since everyone knows that the things you focus on the most have an uncanny way of shaping your world. 

The group of friends also learn that the bones in the pet cemetery are thought to be the source of the strange magic that binds the town of Quiver Hollows. With the bones now gone, the town's magic is quickly dissipating. Will it ultimately become as common and ordinary as everywhere else?

What people are saying:

"The Bone Thief is an imaginative adventure chock full of surprises, featuring an engaging hero who is anything but ordinary. Great fun!"

   —J.A. White of the The Thickety series

"This is the kind of book that kids will get excited about it and want their friends to read to share in the adventures. She grabs your interest from the first page with vivid descriptions and makes you feel like there is someone sitting right in front of you spinning an intriguing tale of magic and fantasy...Described as the perfect story for Tim Burton fans, I'd have to say that's fairly accurate and would love to see what he could do with this on the big screen. Although there are some creepy parts it ends in this incredibly beautiful sunny way that leaves your heart happy."
   —ArtisticBent.org

THE BONE THIEF is my 25th novel, and I wanted to take this moment to THANK YOU for supporting me throughout my career- I couldn't have done it without you!

I had so much fun writing this book - I hope you enjoy reading it too! 

To learn more about THE BONE THIEF, click HERE!

Thanks again and Happy Halloween!

xoxo

Alyson

Letter to Hollywood for FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS

Hey Everyone-

My newest middle grade, FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS was released last week. Though I've been thrilled with the early reviews, one just crossed my desk that really made my day.

It's from The Reading Nook, and the reviewer wrote a letter to Hollywood explain why FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS should be made into a movie. (I must say, she makes a compelling case!) :)

It's been a long held dream of mine to see one of my books adapted for the big or small screen, and while I've had 16 books optioned by Hollywood (11 of those are still currently under option and in various stages of pre-production) it hasn't quite happened yet.

FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS has not yet been optioned, but with this new review/letter you never know, right? At the very least, an author can dream!

Here's an excerpt from the review:


"...I know that superhero movies are all the rage right now – and trust me, I will never tire of Captain America – but Noël’s story is a much-needed one, providing an introspective look at the uncertainty that young tweens go through, when they’re trying to balance innate drive and the desire to be liked.
 
Nick’s journey, as he goes from questioning the merits of his actual life, to the wish-fulfilled pop star life are funny and eye-opening, as he learns about personal relationships, and what he wants and doesn’t want from life. Noël has some genuinely spectacular dialogue detailing Nick’s transformation, which would sound amazing verbalized out loud. Ultimately, his growth will help readers reexamine their own lives too. Don't you want to see this type of compelling story on the screen?"--The Reading Nook


You can read the full review online HERE.

FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS takes place over Christmas, and would make a perfect gift for the young person (or young at heart person!) in your life!

To learn more about FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS visit my website HERE

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday!

xoxo

Alyson

FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS in stores next week!

Hey Everyone!

After all the waiting I can hardly believe that my new MG, FIVE DAYS of FAMOUS, will be in stores next week on 12.13.16! 

FIVE DAYS of FAMOUS takes place over the Christmas season, and I happen to think it will make the perfect holiday gift for both the young and young at heart!

Here's a brief synopsis:

What would you do if your dream life became reality? 

A dream is a wish your heart makes . . . when your life is in desperate need of a makeover. Nick Dashaway would know; he meets the criteria. His mom is Christmas obsessed, his best friends, Plum and Dougall, are happy to sit at the geek table, and the love of his life, Tinsley Barnes, doesn't even know he exists. Either Nick makes it big this year in seventh grade, or he risks being an invisible nobody forever.

Enter the Greentree Middle School Talent Show, hosted by teen sensation Josh Frost, and Nick has found his ticket out of loserville into top-tier popularity--if the wins. With all the practicing he's been doing, Nick knows he's a shoo-in.

When everything doesn't go according to plan, Nick is ready to do just about anything for a first place finish...and he does. He makes a wish.

Be careful what you wish for, the old saying goes—and Nick's about to find out why.

The reviews for FIVE DAYS have been great- here's a peek at a few:


Booklist:

"Noël has crafted a quick, compelling, energetic modern-day fairy tale for every tween who has ever wished for fame. In the delightful vein of Freaky Friday, there is a lesson here about satisfaction and gratitude, but it runs second to a charming, funny, often surprising, and very current Cinder-fella story. This is a Hollywood blockbuster waiting to happen."

Kirkus:

"Noël writes this Christmas comedy with lots of zing and bubbling humor. . . An amusing Christmas story for preteens."

School Library Journal:

"Told in an easygoing, conversational style, the text is appealing and chock-full of humor. VERDICT A unique twist on the typical holiday story, perfect for readers wondering what their dream life would be like." 

Publishers Weekly:

"Readers will enjoy getting an imaginary backstage pass to Nick’s indulgent new world, and his mix of swagger and uncertainty make him an entertaining narrator ... The giltz and glamour of Nick’s wish lets readers contemplate the current state of celebrity while helping camouflage the message that the grass isn’t always greener, even when it comes with a mansion and chauffeur."- Publisher's Weekly

FIVE DAYS OF FAMOUS is available wherever books are sold, and it's also ready for pre-order at your favorite online retailer. Buy links are available HERE!

I had so much fun writing this book, I hope you all enjoy reading it as well!

Peace * Joy * Love

Alyson

FIVE DAYS of FAMOUS

Hey Everyone!

The release date for my new MG, FIVE DAYS of FAMOUS, is less than 3 months away, and I'm thrilled to see that some great reviews are starting to come in!

From Booklist:

"Noël has crafted a quick, compelling, energetic modern-day fairy tale for every tween who has ever wished for fame. In the delightful vein of Freaky Friday, there is a lesson here about satisfaction and gratitude, but it runs second to a charming, funny, often surprising, and very current Cinder-fella story. This is a Hollywood blockbuster waiting to happen."

From Kirkus:

"Noël writes this Christmas comedy with lots of zing and bubbling humor. . . An amusing Christmas story for preteens."

FIVE DAYS of FAMOUS takes place over the Christmas season, and as it will be available in stores on 12.13.16, I happen to think it will make the perfect holiday gift for both the young and young at heart!

Here's a brief synopsis:

What would you do if your dream life became reality? 

A dream is a wish your heart makes . . . when your life is in desperate need of a makeover. Nick Dashaway would know. Either he makes it big this year in seventh grade or he risks being a nobody forever.

Enter the Greentree Middle School Talent Show, hosted by teen sensation Josh Frost. The show might just be Nick's ticket out of loserville. But popularity doesn't come easy, and when Nick is forcibly ejected from the stage, he feels like he's out of options. Desperate to avoid a permanent seat at the geek table and continued inattention from the love of his life, Nick chooses the only option he has left: he makes a wish.

Be careful what you wish for, the old saying goes—and Nick's about to find out why.

Although the book won't hit stores until 12.13.16, you can ensure your copy by preordering now!  Buy links are available HERE!

I had so much fun writing this book, I hope you all enjoy reading it as well!

xoxo

Alyson

New MG Book Deal for THE BONE THIEF!!

Hey Everyone-

In the midst of all the UNRIVALED pre-pub excitement (in stores everywhere May 10!)- I wanted to take a moment to announce my latest book deal for my new middle grade novel THE BONE THIEF!!

From today's Publisher's Weekly:


Krista Vitola at Delacorte has bought The Bone Thief by Alyson Noel. Set in a very strange small town where everything is weird and normal is not a plus, a ragtag team of 11-year-olds with otherworldly abilities set out to solve the mystery behind the sudden onset of “common” events plaguing the town. Publication is planned for fall 2017; Bill Contardi at Brandt & Hochman negotiated the deal for North American rights. 

And speaking of UNRIVALED...

I'm going to announce a super fun pre-order contest very soon- so be sure to check back because you won't want to miss this! To get a head start, you can find the pre-order links HERE. Just be sure to take a photo of your receipt since you might need it later!

More soon!

Alyson