Monday, November 17, 2014

Giveaway: Indian Edition of CHAINED


Hey, there's a pretty stack o' books!

I got to announce last summer that there would be an Indian edition of CHAINED, and it was published by Penguin India in January. But now I have a few!

It turned out lovely--the cover is beautiful, and there's an adorable elephant footprint on the page numbers:

Although India has approximately a kajillion languages, Penguin India publishes books in British English, which is commonly used in schools. So, aside from a handful of vocabulary changes and all those extra letter "u"s running around, it's pretty much the same as the U.S. edition. The biggest difference for me is that the editor didn't care for the epigraphs, so the quotes from the fictitious elephant care manual that precede each chapter aren't in this version.

Now, on to the giveaway! I'll keep it simple-- just leave a comment below, and a week from now (11/25/14), I'll pick three commenters at random to receive a signed copy of the book. (U.S. addresses only)

You don't have to tweet or share on Facebook, but if you do you'll get some free samosas or a baby elephant or an awkward hug when I see you in person. (Okay, it'll be the hug thing.)

Good luck!

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11 comments:

  1. Sam Bond AuthorNovember 17, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    I would love a copy of your book, Lynne "u's" and all.

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    1. Lynne KellyNovember 18, 2014 at 5:11 PM

      Of course you would like those extra "u"s, Sam! :-)
      Thanks for commenting!

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    2. Lynne KellyNovember 26, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      And you're a winner, Sam! Send me your address and who you'd like it signed to and it'll be on its way.

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  2. UnknownNovember 18, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I would love a copy of the Indian edition!

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  3. Blook GirlNovember 18, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Squeee! I have dying for an Indian copy of Chained! Since my trip to India next week is not happening after all (sob, sob) this would be the perfect pick-me-up! :-D Thanks for the opportunity, Lynne <3

    -Katie T

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    1. Lynne KellyNovember 18, 2014 at 5:10 PM

      Aww, sorry the trip isn't happening, Kate!

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    2. Lynne KellyNovember 26, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      And the pick-me-up is yours, Kate! If you'll be at the SCBWI party on Monday I'll bring it to you then. Otherwise let me know your address and I'll get it in the mail to you.

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  4. VonnaNovember 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Dang! I was hoping for the baby elephant! Congratulations, Lynne; it's gorgeous!

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  5. DarshanaNovember 20, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Congratulations! Looks lovely.
    The last time I went to India for work (2013) I scoured all the bookstores in Bangalore. Thankfully popular series, MG and YA do get published over there. Unfortunately the picture books do not, which is what I write. Most PBs were only Disney or Indian folk tales that are didactic.

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    1. Lynne KellyNovember 26, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks, Darshana, and congratulations to you too-- you win a copy of the book! Email your address to me at lynne01[at]gmail.com, and let me know who you'd like it signed to.

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