The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse (15 page)

Acknowledgments

We've never met but I'm indebted to Ursula Le Guin, whose work and spirit have been an inspiration.

I owe so much to Elise Howard, Krestyna Lypen, and the team at Algonquin Young Readers. Thank you for the intelligent feedback and the unyielding support.

Many thanks to Charlotte Sullivan, Michèle Campbell, and Carolyn Livingston, amazing beta readers who provided invaluable input.

Fist bumps to my agent, Robert Guinsler, and everyone at Sterling Lord Literistic.

And, as always, thanks to Benji, who provided guidance, laughter, and sanity . . . Mainly that last thing.

About the Author

BRIAN FARREY is the author of the Vengekeep Prophecies series and the Stonewall Honor Book
With or Without You.
He knows more than he probably should about Doctor Who. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his husband and their cat, Meowzebub.

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