Pete Begler lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters. He writes for movies and television, including the Hulu drama Chance.
If you enjoy books about traveling to other worlds, you might want
to also check out The Fearless Traveler's Guide to Wicked Places by
Pete Begler, where 12-year-old Nell must venture into the world of
Nightmares to save her mother, who has been turned into a bird by
witches. And while she's there, she has to find a way to stop the
witches from turning the whole world into a living nightmare.--
"New Moon Girls, "Lacey Recommends""
STARRED REVIEW! Throughout the relentlessly paced, endlessly
twisting plot, remarkable Nell emerges a "fearless traveler" in her
own right. . . .A wildly imaginative, richly textured, and complex
fantasy.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
...a triumph of world building that combines familiar fantasy
elements in surprising ways. . . .[Begler] successfully balances
the cozy anthropomorphism of a Narnia-type land with the borderline
horror of Neil Gaiman or Stephen King. The vividness of this
imaginary world would undoubtedly lend itself well to a big-screen
adaptation.-- "ForeWord Reviews"
Readers won't be able to put down this tale of self-confidence,
finding strength when scared, and overcoming your own limitations.
A fast-paced, vivid, and detailed read that evokes the aesthetics
of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman, this story will have readers wanting
more. A perfect addition to any fantasy lover's collection.--
"School Library Connection"
STARRED REVIEW! This magical book is as dark as a Tim Burton
film...but there is great power (and some successful humor) in
creating a world so entirely original. . . . this is a gripping,
surreal, and utterly delightful adventure that pairs the
unsettling, off-kilter wonkiness of Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl with
the zinging imagination of L. Frank Baum.-- "Booklist"
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