I went to my local Borders this morning and while browsing the YA section was startled to come across paperback editions of two of Eva Ibbotson’s books–A Song for Summer and A Countess Below Stairs. They were published by the Speak imprint of Puffin with newly designed appealing-to-teens (?) covers. I was startled for two reasons. 1. Though I had recommended Song for Summer many times to adults, it had never occurred to me to recommend it to a teen, and 2. I had just mentioned Song for Summer in yesterday’s post and so it seems that now is the time to write about it. Let me add a third reason I was surprised to see this book there. When I first read it I was utterly captivated by what is a charming and surprising story. It was the first book I read by Ibbotson and I went on to read many of her other adult books. She was not a popular author and I liked to recommend her to certain readers. She gained popularity and an entirely new audience when kids discovered her funny and magical children’s books. So I guess I’m pleased that a publisher is trying to market her older, wonderful novels to a new audience and I do hope that more people read her books. Of course, there’s a little bit of me that says, “hey! I read her first!” But, on to the book… Read the rest of this entry »
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