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Bruce Coville

Biography

Bruce Coville has published over 100 books for children and young adults, including the international bestseller MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN, the wildly popular UNICORN CHRONICLES series, and the much-loved JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER. His works have appeared in a dozen languages, and won children's choice awards in as many states, including twice in California. He has been, at various times, a teacher, a toymaker, a magazine editor, a gravedigger, and a cookware salesman. He is also the founder of FULL CAST AUDIO, an audiobook publishing company devoted to producing full cast, unabridged recordings of material for family listening. Mr. Coville lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife Katherine Coville, who is also a children's book writer..

Where to find Bruce Coville online

Website: http://www.brucecoville.com
Twitter: @brucecoville
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Series

The Unicorn Chronicles by
The epic adventures of the girl Cara in Luster, the world of the unicorns, have been beloved of millions since the first volume, INTO THE LAND OF THE UNICORNS, was published in 1994.
Into the Land of the Unicorns
Price: $2.99 USD.
Song of the Wanderer
Price: $4.99 USD.
Enter the Whisperer
Price: $4.99 USD.
The Secret of the Delvers
Price: $4.99 USD.
Camp Haunted Hills by
The adventures of a somewhat geeky kid named Stuart Glassman at a summer camp designed for kids who want to make movies. When the camp ghost, a good-hearted wiseguy name Robert Campbell, takes a shine to Stuart, the summer suddenly gets much more interesting . . . and dangerous! Wild and wacky adventures from the author of MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN.
How I Survived My Summer Vacation
Price: $2.99 USD.
Some of My Best Friends Are Monsters
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Ghost Wore Gray by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 34,010. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
The 2nd book of the funny/spooky Nina Tanleven mysteries features a trip to a haunted inn and a ghost from the Civil War. Fun reading with a historical twist.
The Ghost in the Third Row by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 27,550. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
The first of the much-loved Nina Tanleven mysteries finds "Nine" and Chris trying to untangle the mystery of "The Woman in White" who may (or may not) be trying to sabotage the play the girls have landed a part in. Thrills, chills, and laughs abound!
The Secret of the Delvers by
Series: The Unicorn Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,830. Language: English. Published: July 20, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
The fourth book of the revised edition of the Unicorn Chronicles. This is a heavily revised version of the second half of what was originally called DARK WHISPERS. It contains five new, never-before published chapters featuring Lightfoot and M'Gama.
Enter the Whisperer by
Series: The Unicorn Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 49,950. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Cara and Lightfoot are sent in quest of a story that may contain the key to survival for the unicorns. On Earth, Cara's father begins a desperate quest of his own, a search that begins with one of the strangest bargains ever made. Filled with magic, mystery, and adventure, the third volume of the Unicorn Chronicles will sweep you into a fantasy world like no other!
Monster of the Year by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 20. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
Hilariously wacky events occur when two boys create a contest for "Monster of the Year" and real monsters start to show up to compete!
The Japanese Mirror by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,710. Language: English. Published: October 23, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Horror
Jonathan is attracted to the ornate mirror from the first moment he sees it in the antique shop where he works after school. But there is something wrong with the mirror, something evil – as Jonathan will discover after he accidentally gets a trace of his blood on its surface in this disturbing tale of terror.
How I Survived My Summer Vacation by
Series: Camp Haunted Hills. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,470. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters, Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment
The first of the spooky and hilarious adventures of Stuart Glassman, who goes to a summer camp created for kids who want to make movies. Stuart thinks "Camp Haunted Hills" is just a cool name. Then he discovers that the place really is haunted. The ghost, a wise-guy named Robert Cambell, decides Stuart is going to be his new best friend. And then there's the matter of the sasquatch . .
Some of My Best Friends Are Monsters by
Series: Camp Haunted Hills. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 18,700. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters, Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment
Stuart Glassman is back for another wild and wacky adventure. This time around hist ghostly friend Robert has cooked up a "Jekyll Juice" potion that actually works! (He consulted with the ghost of the real Dr. Jekyll to figure out how to do it.) As if the monster potion wasn't bad enough, a wandering mummy is after Stuart's friend Brenda. Ghostly comedy from the author of MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN!
Song of the Wanderer by
Series: The Unicorn Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 61,840. Language: English. Published: November 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Cara has brought her grandmother's message - "The Wanderer is weary" - to the Queen of the Unicorns. Now she has a new task: she must fetch her grandmother to bring her back to Luster, the world of the unicorns. The journey will be dangerous, but Cara has a unicorn guard . . . and she will make new friends along the way, including the Geomancer, and a persnickety gryphon named Medafil.
Into the Land of the Unicorns by
Series: The Unicorn Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 33,510. Language: English. Published: July 19, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Adventure » General
The captivating first volume of the million-copy-selling UNICORN CHRONICLES tells the story of how Cara first entered the world of the unicorns. As she makes a desperate journey across Luster to reach "The Old One" she meets and befriends the Squijum, the Dimblethum, and the rebellious young unicorn Lightfoot. Over 6,500 5 star reviews on goodreads!
Duffy's Jacket by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,120. Language: English. Published: October 23, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories
This spooky story tells what happens after the careless Duffy leaves his jacket in the woods. Both funny and scary, it is a favorite of many storytellers, and the most reprinted of all my short stories.
What's the Worst That Could Happen? by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,760. Language: English. Published: December 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Boys & Men, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
The tragically hilarious tale of a boy named Murphy Murphy, and the pain he endures at being 13. Originally published in 13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen, edited by James Howe.
The Guardian of Memory by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 7,030. Language: English. Published: December 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
In the world of Luster, the dwarf Grimwold, keeper of the Unicorn Chronicles, is summoned to tell an important tale as part of a ceremony that occurs once every 25 years. It is the story of Alma Leonetti, and her quest to discover why something sweet and precious has disappeared from old Earth. (A much shorter version of this tale appears in DARK WHISPERS, Book 3 of the Unicorn Chronicles.)
Fortune's Journey by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 49,670. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Performing Arts / Theater, Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / United States / 19th Century
Fortune Plunkett's father left her two things: his acting troupe, and a deathbed wish that she fulfill his dream and lead the players across the continent to San Francisco. It's 1853, and the Gold Rush is in full swing. Joining a wagon train, Fortune and her actors find more action, adventure, and drama than any of their plays could offer in this carefully researched historical adventure.
Forever Begins Tomorrow: Book Three of the A.I. Gang Trilogy by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 49,960. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The gang is hot on the trail of Black Glove when a bad misstep gets them stripped of privileges and under suspicion. And the stakes are mounting, as the fate of not merely the A.I. project but the world itself comes into play. A mysterious friend can help, but in the end the kids must rely on their own wits and courage if they are to survive in the stunning, soaring series conclusion.
Robot Trouble: Book Two of the A.I. Gang Trilogy by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 48,100. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Robots, Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
The six genius kids of the A.I. Gang have made peace with each other, and are working hard on their secret project to beat their parents to the goal of creating true artificial intelligence. Working against them are the mysterious Black Glove, and a new spy who has infiltrated the world of Anza Bora Island. The danger, the suspense, and the laughs continue in this sizzling second volume!
Coville's Book of Fear by
Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 32,590. Language: English. Published: July 5, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(5.00 from 1 review)
For lovers of the dark and spooky, a collection of a half dozen of my most frightening short stories, starting with "There's Nothing Under the Bed" - my personal choice for my all time scariest. (My editors says it still gives her nightmares!) First time this particular group has been gathered in single collection. Also included: a new introduction, and notes on the genesis of each story.
Operation Sherlock: Book One of the A.I. GANG Trilogy by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 46,600. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology, Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
When six genius kids end up on an isolated island in the South Pacific because their parents are involved in a top secret project, the kids decide to take things into their own hands. After all, why should the grown-ups have all the fun - especially if they are too dense to realize there is a traitor in their midst? This near-future Sci-Fi adventure merges big laughs with white-knuckle suspense.
The World's Worst Fairy Godmother by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 15,740. Language: English. Published: June 11, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Every spell Maybelle casts seems to backfire. After her latest disaster (involving a princess becoming a frog) Maybelle's boss gives her one last chance. Her job? Reform a nearly-perfect but utterly obnoxious girl named Susan. Alas, Maybelle has a secret enemy, an imp named Zozmagog, working against her. Magic, mischief, and big laughs abound! Features Katherine Coville's illustrations.
Eyes of the Tarot by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 38,570. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Something frightened Bonnie McBurnie when she was young . . . frightened her so much that she has pushed the memory deep into the recesses of her mind. But when Bonnie discovers an ancient tarot deck in her grandmother's attic, her memories begin to rouse. With those memories come new danger in this spine-tingling mystical adventure.
After the Third Kiss: A Dragon Story by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 11,800. Language: English. Published: March 16, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fairy Tales
(4.00 from 1 review)
There is an old tale of a maiden turned to a dragon, who can only be restored to human form by three kisses from her brother. The question is, what happens next? Once you've been a dragon, tasted blood and ridden the wind on leathery wings, can you ever really go back to being a mere human? That's the question that May Margret must answer, after the third kiss . . .
The Giant's Tooth by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,530. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Edgar Twonky didn't intend to get eaten by a giant while he was heading for Cottleson Fair. Sometimes these things just happen. What was even more startling was what he discovered and learned once he was in the giant's mouth . . .
The Stinky Princess by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,800. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
What happens when a perfectly proper princess becomes fascinated by a fairly stinky goblin? Well, among other things, a trip to Nilbog, the underground world of the goblins. Not to mention advice from an ancient gobliness, a ride on a very large frog, and a trip to the Lake of Fire!
The Mask of Eamonn Tiyado by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,650. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Harley Burton stumbles into Mr. Elives' Magic Shop, where he finds a strange mask that will lead him into a horrify Halloween adventure.
The Ghost Let Go by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 7,520. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Mystery & Detective
Nina ("Nine") Tanleven and her friend Chris Gurley find themselves stranded in an isolated old house on a country road. They're not surprised to find that the place is haunted - they've had a lot of experience with ghosts already. But can they help this ghost find peace in only one night? Funny, spooking, touching, this story features the popular heroines of THE GHOST IN THE THIRD ROW.
A Life in Miniature by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,640. Language: English. Published: September 10, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
A modern retelling of "Tom Thumb" that I originally wrote for the Datlow/Windling anthology SWAN SISTER.
In Our Own Hands by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,930. Language: English. Published: September 10, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
The aliens have arrived, and they're offering us a deal that might be too good to say no to. Or is it? What is the balance between freedom and safety, between control and protection? What would your choice be?
Herbert Hutchison in the Underworld by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,370. Language: English. Published: September 10, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
What happens when a very bad kid crashes his mother's car and ends up having to make a journey through Hades - and must make some choices while doing so? This is probably the darkest story I've ever written, and is, in an odd way, the mirror opposite of "The Box." Warning: This is definitely YA, not for younger readers.
I, Earthling by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,540. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
Jacob's father is Earth's first ambassador assigned to another planet. Now Jacob must deal with being the only kid in school without six arms and an extra eye in the middle of his forehead. But his biggest challenge comes when he makes a diplomatic error that could cost him the thing he loves most. A tender story about finding your place in the universe that opens with a major fart scene!
The Boy With Silver Eyes by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,650. Language: English. Published: August 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Set in the world of the Unicorn Chronicles, this is the story of Nils, whose father was a Hunter and who forced Nils to do something terrible that changed his life thereafter. Seeking the songs of earth, fire, air, and water, Nils tries to fulfill his destiny. Features a guest appearance by "The Wanderer", Ivy Morris.
My Little Brother Is a Monster by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,350. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment
At some point everyone who has a baby brother thinks, "That kid is a real monster!" In Jason's case, it happens to be true. But then, "Little Dumpling" isn't actually Jason's brother; he and his mom found the baby in a basket on their porch. But what happens on the night of the first full moon, and where Little Dumpling really came from, is beyond Jason's wildest imaginings.
A Blaze of Glory by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,950. Language: English. Published: July 19, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » General
A young man, unemployed and rootless, comes home to help his grandmother through her last days. As her memory peels away, so that the present is dim but the past grows ever more vivid, she tells him the strange story of the magical event that shaped her youth. He is drawn in by her tale, and longs to believe. But it couldn't possibly be true . . . or could it?
Biscuits of Glory by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,370. Language: English. Published: July 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
When Benjie Perkins meets the ghost of Elvira Thistledown he learns the strange story of why she haunts his kitchen . . . and what someone must do in order to break the curse that holds her to the mortal world. A lighter-than-air ghost story that mixes chills and chuckles.
With His Head Tucked Underneath His Arm by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,630. Language: English. Published: July 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Seven kings ruled the continent of Losfar, and each one hated the others. War was constant, yet, as always, some resisted. When the young pacifist Brion is unjustly executed, he is so infuriated he returns from the dead with a plan that will shake the kingdom to its roots. Originally published in Bruce Coville's collection ODDLY ENOUGH.
Old Glory by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,960. Language: English. Published: July 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
Donald Henderson is horrified when his (extremely embarrassing) grandfather begins to question authority. A dark meditation on free speech and the price of freedom. Originally published in 2041 AD, edited by Jane Yolen. Republished in Bruce Coville's solo collection, ODDLY ENOUGH.
Clean as a Whistle by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,990. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
(5.00 from 1 review)
When the messiest girl in Minnesota is saddled with a compulsively tidy brownie, there are sure to be problems. Hilarious problems. Originally published in ODDLY ENOUGH.
The Passing of the Pack by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,510. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
A young man seeks to understand the strange connection he feels to the wolves that live hear his village. Originally published in the anthology WEREWOLVES, edited by Jane Yolen. Republished in Bruce Coville's solo collection, ODDLY ENOUGH.
Homeward Bound by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,150. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
When Jamie's father dies, he is taken to live with his uncle, a strange man who has an alicorn - a unicorn's horn - in his possession. But the man is hiding more secrets, darker ones, and Jamie must unravel them if he is to uncover his true destiny and finally find his way home.
The Language of Blood by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,910. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Horror
In the Glorious City a boy named Banang is selected to be heir to a strange and bloody tradition that will allow him to speak "the language of blood." Originally published in ODDLY ENOUGH
The Box by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,360. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
When a boy is given a box by an angel who asks him to care for it, the task shapes his entire life. Originally published in DRAGONS AND DREAMS (edited by Jane Yolen) this is one of Bruce Coville's personal favorites among all his stories.

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