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Thomas Hoobler

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Thomas Hoobler has written nearly 100 books with his wife Dorothy, and some more by himself. The Hooblers are the co-authors of the Samurai Detective Series, which tells the adventures of a boy in 18th century Japan who helps his samurai father solve mysteries. The third book in the series, IN DARKNESS, DEATH, won an Edgar as the Best YA mystery of 2004. The Washington Post also chose the book as one of the Best Children's books of that year. Tom won $500,000 on the quiz show WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, making it easier for the Hooblers to follow their career. They have written history for children, young adults, and adults.

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Come Sit By Me
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Just saw my first exclusively e-book, "Be Careful What You Witch For," up for sale on the Barnes & Noble website for its e-book reader, Nook. The wonderful cover that my daughter designed looks great! If you haven't heard about the novel, it's a YA story (which, as usual, I hope adults will read with pleasure too) about Olivia, a girl who comes to visit her aunt in New York... Read more of this blog post »
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Thomas voted for How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child as Best Memoir & Autobiography in the Semifinal Round of the 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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Thomas liked Kristi's review of Be Careful What You Witch for:
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"This was such a fun book. The characters were fantastic. I loved all of them both major and minor characters. The writing was great and funny. There were some great messages for teens in this without being preachy. I'm so looking forward to the se..." Read more of this review »
Jan 30, 2016 08:43PM  · see review
Thomas and 1 other person liked Kristi Housman Confessions of a YA Reader's review of Be Careful What You Witch for:
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"Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.


This was a fun, easy read. The main character, Olivia, has movie star parents, but chooses to go stay with her aunt in New York instead of going away to a place where she can ski and have f..." Read more of this review »
Jan 30, 2016 08:42PM  · see review
Thomas and 2 other people liked Crystal's review of Be Careful What You Witch for:
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"I received this book for an honest review. I perked right up when it came across that there was a YA paranormal to be reviewed. I hadn’t read one in a while and wanted another. Well, I definitely got it. This is a really good story. I want to tell..." Read more of this review »
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Thomas answered Goodreads's question:
Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
A publisher told me nobody would publish a YA novel about a school shooting, so I figured I wouldn't have much competition. The publisher was afraid there would be a school shooting and they would open the shooter's locker, find the book, and blam... See Full Answer
Jul 29, 2015 12:53PM  · 
Thomas made a comment on Sarah Risner Gilpin’s review of The Monsters: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein
The Monsters by Dorothy Hoobler
" Sarah is evidently reviewing Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, and not The Monsters: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein, by Dorothy and Thomas ...more "
May 18, 2009 03:47PM  · see review
Thomas made a comment on Julie Ruble’s review of The Demon in the Teahouse (Samurai Detective, #2)
The Demon in the Teahouse by Dorothy Hoobler
" Julie's disappointment seems to spring from the fact that as a former English major she wants her students to appreciate Henry James and other "great ...more "
Feb 01, 2009 05:18PM  · see review
Thomas made a comment on John’s review of Seven Paths to Death (Samurai Detective, #6)
Seven Paths to Death by Dorothy Hoobler
" Coincidences? Like the one when Oedipus sleeps with a woman who turns out to be his mother? Or when an illiterate servant with a list of people to ...more "
Jan 22, 2009 04:49PM  · see review
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