READER’S FORUM

August 25, 2025 at 05:31 am Reply

Catherine Flint

Hello,

PLEASE make all your books paperback quicker. Working in a school library that has multiple copies of all your paperbacks, we always want to purchase your new books for students. Unfortunately, we only get paperback books.

I'm sure this could be the same as many other libraries and schools.

Many thanks,
August 26, 2025 at 02:09 am Reply

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Hi, Ms. Flint,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that my books are popular in your library.

The length of time that a new book remains in hardcover only is strictly a matter for the publisher. I have nothing to say about it. So I guess that your school will have to wait for SNOOP. But you might be pleased to hear that both MIXED UP and SLUGFEST are now available in paperback.

Sorry I can't be more helpful, but that's the way the publishing industry works. ---Gordon Korman---
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Hi, Ms. Flint,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that my books are popular in your library.

The length of time that a new book remains in hardcover only is strictly a matter for the publisher. I have nothing to say about it. So I guess that your school will have to wait for SNOOP. But you might be pleased to hear that both MIXED UP and SLUGFEST are now available in paperback.

Sorry I can't be more helpful, but that's the way the publishing industry works. ---Gordon Korman---
October 21, 2025 at 08:20 pm Reply

Lionel Messi

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how to tell if your wrting is good
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how to tell if your wrting is good
October 22, 2025 at 02:01 am Reply

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Hi! I don't suppose you're THE Lionel Messi. But just in case, score a goal or two for me, OK?

How to tell if your writing is good? Ask someone you trust -- an aunt, an older sibling, a teacher -- and show that person some writing that you're particularly proud of. Ask for an honest answer, even if it's going to be negative. You want to know. (Assuming that you really do want to know, that is!) -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi! I don't suppose you're THE Lionel Messi. But just in case, score a goal or two for me, OK?

How to tell if your writing is good? Ask someone you trust -- an aunt, an older sibling, a teacher -- and show that person some writing that you're particularly proud of. Ask for an honest answer, even if it's going to be negative. You want to know. (Assuming that you really do want to know, that is!) -----Gordon Korman-----