The luck uglies by paul durham and petur antonsson overview the first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, the luck uglies is an irresistible cross between chris colfers land of stories series and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon, overflowing. Five family favorites with paul durham, author of the. The luck uglies, by paul durham, is a fantasy adventure whipped up and served with charm, humor, and excitement. If you would like the book personalized, just leave a comment with the name in the order comment field. Outlaws who helped protect the village from bog noblins p. The luck uglies by paul durham book 1 of the luck uglies series. With the second book in this popular new middlegrade fantasy adventure trilogy coming out in march 2015, its time to catch up. Good thing too, because about 60% through the book, i realized that the world riley rye lived in was too big and interesting to have only one book. Written by paul durham, audiobook narrated by fiona hardingham. Luck uglies was a name whispered around the docks and darkest taverns, places the law dare not tread rye has grown up hearing the legend of the luck uglies notorious deadly outlaws who once stalked the streets. Did anything particular spark your vision for the luck uglies. The luck uglies by paul durham official book trailer.
All of the titles below are available to be signed. The luck uglies is a perfect match for fans of chris colfe. In other words, i tell lies to children for a living. Paul durham books list of books by author paul durham. Rye ochanter, an elevenyearold girl, lives with her family in drowning, a village ruled by the arrogant and cruel earl longchance. Rye ochanter was shocked to discover that her father was the leader of the notorious band of outlaws known as the luck uglies. Paul durham signed copies water street bookstore, inc. Now ryes only hope is an exiled secret society so notorious its name cant be spoken aloud. Paul durham was raised in massachusetts and attended college and law school in boston. About the author paul durham wrote this book and the luck uglies in an abandoned chicken coop at the edge of a swamp.
Highly recommended for an entirely freshfeeling, immersive, gorgeous adventure. The luck uglies ebook by paul durham 9780062271525. Rather, the book was a product of various fantasy ideas that had been churning around in my head since childhood. Then on the night of the black moon, a mysterious stranger known only as harmless, steps from the. Strange things are happening in village drowning, and a terrifying encounter has elevenyearold rye ochanter convinced that the monstrous, supposedly extinct bog noblins have returned. He now lives in exeter, new hampshire, with his wife, two daughters and an enormous, bushy creature the local animal shelter identified as a cat.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. His debut series, the luck uglies, is available now. No singular idea sparked my vision for the luck uglies. Rye has grown up hearing the legend of the luck uglies notorious deadly outlaws who once stalked the streets. The luck uglies by paul durham is one of the books you may have missed earlier in the year with the spring flood of new offerings. The first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, the luck uglies is an irresistible cross between joseph delaneys the last apprentice and chris colfers land of stories series, overflowing with adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic. The first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, the luck uglies is an. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Rye ochanter has seen a lot of strange things happen in village drowning. In durhams witty fantasy debut, 11yearold rye ochanter is bent on mischief with her friends quinn and folly. Its based in a land where there are strange creatures and no.
Im an awardwinning novelist who specializes in writing books for young readers. The first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, the luck uglies is an irresistible cross between chris colfers land of stories series and kelly barnhills the girl who drank the moon, overflowing with adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic. Paul durham is an awardwinning novelist who specializes in telling fibs to children. Now they have faded to ghosts and rumours and rye isnt sure they ever existed. He lives in new hampshire with his wife, two daughters, and an enormous, bushy creature the local animal shelter identified as a cat. The luck uglies is the first in a tween fantasyadventure trilogy.
The luck uglies is a suspenseful book that hooked me in from the very first page. In this exhilarating conclusion to the critically acclaimed luck uglies series, the final battle between the luck uglies and the treacherous. The luck uglies by paul durham official book trailer youtube. The official book trailer for the luck uglies, the first book in the irresistible fantasy adventure trilogy by paul durham. As a result, i had to look up whether the book was part of a series. The luck uglies is the first book of a planned trilogy. As rye dives into village drownings maze of secrets, rules, and lies, shell discover the truth.
Youve discovered the official website of paul durham thats me, and this is the last time ill refer to myself in the third person. Now she too has been declared a criminal in her own village, and she must flee to the strange and remote isle of pest while her father faces off. Luck uglies was a name whispered around the docks and darkest taverns, places the law dare not tread. See all books authored by paul durham, including the luck uglies, and forktongue charmers, and more on.