“I received Night of the Purple Moon (The Toucan Trilogy, Book 1) from Scott Cramer for reviewing purposes earlier this year. It’s a great read and Scott is a brilliant writer (who has even written a guest post On the Writing of a Novel for me!) yet throughout the reading process I found myself feeling conflicted about my impending review. Do I write that I enjoyed it/I was rooting for our young protagonists from the beginning/it’s too heartbreaking and that by the end I had no more tears left to shed and is somewhat similar to a constant battle in The Hunger Games.”
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Bonesnap reviews NOPM
From Leo @ Bonesnap
“Finally, I get to do a book review over something besides cats! I have about 20 books in my queue to read. This was the third one on my list. I hope that over the holidays I can read a few more. The book for today’s review is Night of the Purple Moon.
Currently on Amazon, the book has over 155 positive reviews – so anything I write is pointless – I think reviews on Amazon have more value. Just my opinion.
However, I read it and here are my thoughts.”
Leo, thank you for the thoughtful review.
Callahan, 13, discusses Night of the Purple Moon
I’ve always believed that Night of the Purple Moon is a story for all ages. At the same time, the protagonists are thirteen and twelve year old—which means that it should be especially appealing to a young adult audience. It’s really great when I hear about readers under the age of twenty!
Callahan, 13, an eighth grader from Utah, read and enjoyed NOPM. He was kind enough to answer some questions about the book. Thank you, Callahan!
About how many books do you read a year?
Five or Six
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Lost Hero
Favorite ice cream?
Cookie Dough
What is the next book you plan to read?
Mark of Athena
You read Night of the Purple Moon. What kind of star rating would you give it (and why)?
4.5 because there is mystery, action and survival.
Do you have a favorite part?
No.
What would you do if a comet came and visited us and you woke up the next day and we were all dead, the adults?
Freak out. Get all my friends together and start getting a group for work.
Could you guess how it would end?
Everyone takes the pills and the world reproduces and the world gets bigger.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes
Limerence online magazine interview
KL: When did you first consider yourself a writer?
SC: I used to have a saying. I am only a writer when I am writing. I later broadened the definition to include the times that I am thinking constructively about a story, reading (which is perhaps my greatest writing teacher) and letting my mind wander about a story. I’m still pretty good with that description of me as a writer
Read more at http://limerencemag.com/2012/12/author-interview-night-of-the-purple-moons-scott-cramer/#H5ie8OKKME1Ej863.99
NOPM bakes 4 cupcakes (with green frosting) from Bittersweet Enchantment
Interview with James Hill – Student, basketball player, musician
Author Scott Cramer turns into Coach Scott at the YMCA, coaching basketball in an 11-14 year old coed league. One of my players, James Hill, weighs in on NOPM.
About how many books do you read a year?
A headache worth of them, thats what. To me, that’s counting the number of letters in this interview. Not going to happen.
What is your favorite book of all time?
That’s a hard question to answer, to tell you the truth. As far as fiction books, Scott’s is an amazing story, and will easily please countless science fiction readers.
Favorite ice cream?
I love ice cream. Personally, I prefer black raspberry.
What is the next book you plan to read?
That’s the thing. I never know, they sort of come to me. I know that once I hear the second book in the trilogy coming out, I’ll be chasing after Scott’s tailends (Not that I have actually SEEN him wear a suit) for a few copies.
You read Night of the Purple Moon. What kind of star rating would you give it?
Five out of five. I love the suspense in it, even though it drives me insane not knowing what will happen next. The thing I like most about it is the fact that it’s original;
Countless other books out there just copy the same stuff over and over again, offering nothing new to read.
Do you have a favorite part?
The whole book, pretty much. After a few chapters or so, you especially get into the story, and get a feel for it. After then, you can’t stop reading, sometimes for fear that when you turn around a purple mist crowds the room, and…
What would you do if a comet came and visited us and you woke up the next day and we were all dead, the adults?
Wipe the dust off my microscope and get to work, thats what. Also, of course, take out my telescope too.
Could you guess how it would end?
Not really. Honestly, I was too busy being worried sick over them all.
Would you recommend this book?
How could I not! I’ve already asked Scott for 4 or so more books to give as gifts. It’s a novel worth to novel at.
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THANK YOU JAMES. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT – Coach Scott
Twisted Sense reviews Night of the Purple Moon
Scott Cramer packs a lot into 188 pages. I made the mistake of reading this right before bed last night and had serious trouble going to sleep. But that is a good thing. This book had my mind whirling with questions and left me with a lingering sense of sadness tinged with fear.