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“Picture it.  You are 13 years old.  Your family moves far from where you grew up, leaving friends and familiar haunts behind.  You’re disoriented, outraged, and generally unhappy.  Unable to express your feelings in words, you find escape in separating yourself from others as much as possible in school, resolve to wallow in negativity frequently, [...]

Recommended  to Harry Potter fans! “Although The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin is written especially for young adults, the accessible saga of a young man’s epic quest will appeal to fantasy lovers of all ages.” Read more here: http://www.midwestbookreview.com/wbw/apr_10.htm

“I don’t typically read young adventure books, but the synopsis of this book stepped me out of my comfort zone and made me want to be a part of this new adventure series. I was pleasantly surprised with Book One of The Winnitok Tales.” Read more here: http://ijustwannasithereandread.blogspot.com/2010/03/hunt-for-eye-of-ogin-patrick-doud.html

Watch the video interview here: http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/patrick-doud-book-signing-at-the-bookstore-of-gloucester/

“I have been reading this book in segments, due to a busy week, but every time I left the story it stayed with me until the next time I picked up the book. It is well written for a debut book – the action adventure part is particularly good and some poetic moments thrown in [...]

Read the full interview here: http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x434657655/Local-writer-pens-New-England-fantasy

“I really liked this one! I think fans of stories such as The Spiderwick Chronicles, Lemony Snicket, and the like will enjoy this book.” Read more here: http://thecajunbooklady.blogspot.com/2010/03/mgya-review-winnitok-tales-hunt-for-eye.html

Read interview and giveaway details here: http://ninjavspiratebooks.com/?p=100

“Patrick Doud brings memorable characters, poetic language, and a driving narrative to this timeless tale that recalls classic epic adventure stories.” Read more here: http://theheartofdreams.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-7-hunt-for-eye-of-ogin-by.html

Read full interview here: http://authorsunleashed.blogspot.com/2010/02/interview-with-patrick-doud.html