Did you love 'Holes' growing up? Good news, Louis Sachar is still writing for you
Summary
Louis Sachar, famous for writing children's books like "Holes" and the "Wayside School" series, has released his first novel for adults called "The Magician of Tiger Castle." Set in the 16th century, the story centers around Princess Tullia and her relationships with a prince, a man named Pito, and her friend Anatole. Sachar, now in his 70s, hopes his adult readers will find the same joy in his new book as they did in his earlier works.Key Facts
- Louis Sachar is known for writing "Holes" and "Wayside School" series for children.
- "The Magician of Tiger Castle" is his first novel for adults.
- The story is set in the 16th century in a fictional kingdom called Esquaveta.
- The main characters include Princess Tullia, a locked-up man named Pito, and a potions expert named Anatole.
- Anatole, originally a side character, became the main character, shifting the book's focus to adults.
- Sachar aims to provide the same fun and excitement his earlier readers experienced as children.
- Sachar dedicated the book to his high school friends, "The Cool Breezers," with whom he reconnected later in life.
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