On Sundays we do beginnings – taking a look at the start of a Peter Abrahams novel in including those written under the Spencer Quinn moniker™. I’ve written some kidlit mysteries – and am thinking of doing more, so how about we open WOOF, first in the BOWSER AND BIRDIE series for middle-graders (also available to adults with fake ID).
Two humans stood outside my cage, a white-haired woman and a gum-chewing kid. Gum-chewing is one of the best sounds out there, and the smell’s not bad either. I liked the kid from the get-go.
They gazed in at me. I gazed out at them. The white-haired woman had blue eyes, washed out and watery. The kid’s eyes were a bright, clear blue, like the sky on a cloudless day. I hadn’t seen the sky in way too long.
“How about this one, Grammy?” the kid said.
3 Comments on “Beginnings”
I agree 100% with Mr. Coben. Great writing has no age restrictions.
Sorry I have been out of the loop lately. I had a wonderful mountain retreat with a few girlfriends and our dogs, away from the smoke and heat. The smoke has abated here in the Boise valley, but it is still wicked hot.
Woof for me is very special for a different reason. Woof was nominated for an Agatha and while Peter did not win that year (although he had previously won for Down the Rabbit Hole) he did attend Malice Domestic which provided the opportunity for him to meet Teddy in person. He also got another benefit— he got a ride in the Teddymobile (Teddy and I drove him to his hotel after the panel he was one had completed); not quite the same as The Beast, but hopefully not to shabby either.
I loved the Bowser and Birdie series. Must be read in order and only three as their is closure. Beautifully crafted. And I was in my 60s when I read them.