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From E to You
When Annabelle's parents insist that she start an email correspondence with a boy called Guy, she is furious. Guy isn't exactly enthusiastic himself but gradually they get to like each other and they begin to investigate just how did their parents know each other. What is in the hidden locket and just who sent the postcard from Egypt. Told entirely in emails this is a deliciously original, funny and moving book.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
About the author
Chris d'Lacey
87 books1,121 followersHe was born in Valetta, Malta, but as a child moved first to Leicester and then to Bolton. After gaining a degree in biology from the University of York, he returned to Leicester and got a job at the University of Leicester in their Pre-Clinical Sciences department.
Originally his writing was confined to songs and he didn't turn to fiction until he was 32. His first piece of work was a 250,000 word story about polar bears for his wife, Jay, to accompany a stuffed polar bear he had bought her as a Christmas present.
He didn't write another story for seven years, until he heard about a competition to write a story for young children with a prize of £2,000. The resulting book, A Hole at the Pole, also about polar bears, didn't win - but he sent it off to a publisher, who accepted it.
His first children's novel, Fly, Cherokee, Fly, was published in 1998 and subsequently shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It was inspired by the time he found an injured pigeon in Victoria Park and nursed it back to health at home. It became a family pet and lived for 14 years in a birdbox attached to the back of the house. All of its offspring were given the names of different Native American tribes, which is where the title of the book comes from.)
He has since written over twenty children's books, including Pawnee Warrior (a sequel to Fly, Cherokee, Fly), a collaborative novel with fellow children's author Linda Newbery (From E To You), and the best-selling, award-winning The Last Dragon Chronicles. His books often contain environmental themes, and events based on things that have happened to him.
In July 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for his contributions to children's literature. Although writing is now his main source of income, he still works at the university as the operator of the confocal microscope.
His favourite children's books are the Paddington Bear series and The Hobbit, and his favourite children's authors are Allan Ahlberg and Roald Dahl. Chris D'Lacey has written many books like Ice Fire and Fire Star, but his most famous book was Dark Fire, the fifth book in The Last Dragon Chronicles.
Originally his writing was confined to songs and he didn't turn to fiction until he was 32. His first piece of work was a 250,000 word story about polar bears for his wife, Jay, to accompany a stuffed polar bear he had bought her as a Christmas present.
He didn't write another story for seven years, until he heard about a competition to write a story for young children with a prize of £2,000. The resulting book, A Hole at the Pole, also about polar bears, didn't win - but he sent it off to a publisher, who accepted it.
His first children's novel, Fly, Cherokee, Fly, was published in 1998 and subsequently shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It was inspired by the time he found an injured pigeon in Victoria Park and nursed it back to health at home. It became a family pet and lived for 14 years in a birdbox attached to the back of the house. All of its offspring were given the names of different Native American tribes, which is where the title of the book comes from.)
He has since written over twenty children's books, including Pawnee Warrior (a sequel to Fly, Cherokee, Fly), a collaborative novel with fellow children's author Linda Newbery (From E To You), and the best-selling, award-winning The Last Dragon Chronicles. His books often contain environmental themes, and events based on things that have happened to him.
In July 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for his contributions to children's literature. Although writing is now his main source of income, he still works at the university as the operator of the confocal microscope.
His favourite children's books are the Paddington Bear series and The Hobbit, and his favourite children's authors are Allan Ahlberg and Roald Dahl. Chris D'Lacey has written many books like Ice Fire and Fire Star, but his most famous book was Dark Fire, the fifth book in The Last Dragon Chronicles.
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February 10, 2008
Wow!! How do you begin to describe a book like this? It's so moving, so unbelievably real. I read it three times, going straight back to the first page after I finished the last!
It was co-written by two authors, Chris d'Lacey author of Fly, Cherokee, Fly and Linda Newbery, who also wrote No Way Back, and is about a boy and girl called Guy and Annabelle, whose fathers are business partners. Guy's dad suggests he emails Annabelle, just for fun, but the two of them end up becoming friends and finding out something neither of them knew about their own pasts....
All in all, a great book! For adults, I guess, as well, though mainly for teens.
It was co-written by two authors, Chris d'Lacey author of Fly, Cherokee, Fly and Linda Newbery, who also wrote No Way Back, and is about a boy and girl called Guy and Annabelle, whose fathers are business partners. Guy's dad suggests he emails Annabelle, just for fun, but the two of them end up becoming friends and finding out something neither of them knew about their own pasts....
All in all, a great book! For adults, I guess, as well, though mainly for teens.
June 8, 2016
An enthralling mysterious romance, From E to You captivated me from the very beginning. An entire book composed of emails, Chris D'Lacey and Linda Newbery have created something truly unique, and I love it!
I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. This book was a page-turner and I enjoyed every bit! Except, the reason for the 4 1/2 instead of 5 stars is that Annabelle is too young to be dating.
This book is a romance, so I would not recommend anyone under 12 reading it, unless you like that sort of stuff.
The story takes place in England, so within the emails are a lot of British words and slang terms which I had to look up.
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I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. This book was a page-turner and I enjoyed every bit! Except, the reason for the 4 1/2 instead of 5 stars is that Annabelle is too young to be dating.
This book is a romance, so I would not recommend anyone under 12 reading it, unless you like that sort of stuff.
The story takes place in England, so within the emails are a lot of British words and slang terms which I had to look up.
THE END OF MY BOOK REVIEW
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February 19, 2011
Summary:
When Annabelle's parents insist that she start an e-mail correspondence with a strange boy, she is none too enthusiastic. Guy feels very similar. However, in spite of their reservations they become real friends... and who knows, maybe something more!
This is a unique book written by two popular authors and told entirely in e-mail format - a must-read.
When Annabelle's parents insist that she start an e-mail correspondence with a strange boy, she is none too enthusiastic. Guy feels very similar. However, in spite of their reservations they become real friends... and who knows, maybe something more!
This is a unique book written by two popular authors and told entirely in e-mail format - a must-read.
June 6, 2023
such a good book i binged it in one day, i honestly couldn’t put it down, the plot is amazing and i love the idea of it being an email type of ‘book’ as gives off the vibe of an email other than when they rant in the long emails
June 9, 2018
I had to read this for English class and I never would have thought I would like it so much. It's such a cute and nice read.
January 19, 2009
I read this book eight years ago, when I was nine, but I remember it so vividly. I'd love to get hold of a copy and see if I still enjoy it. The things which I remember most about this book are: the girl and the boy think that they're related because their mum's have the same name; their parents had a pancake party; the girl recieves postcards and there is some mystery connected to this; the boy is called Guy and the girl thinks that it's a stupid name so calls him something else in her emails; she lies to him about her age but he finds out because he visits her school website and she has a photo there which reveals her age. I can't actually remember what the outcome of the story was but I remember loving it. This and Catherine Jink's 'To Die For' were the first books I ever read which were written in email form. Oh, and Ann M. Martin's 'Snail Mail No More.'
February 26, 2012
Short and sweet. The last fifty pages were very extraneous, and since it was written in 2000/2001, the technical aspects of it (someone being confused by email, the general amazement at the basic functions of email) are already outdated. Overall, though, it was really cute. A love story between two teens introduced to each other as e-pen-pals via their parents, and in the process open up to each other, get things in their lives severely confused, and fall in love. It was a nice library read for the weekend, although the crappy formatting of the book really got to me. Also, be warned if you hate books written with British English in mind - lots of slang and what-not here, as it takes place in the UK.
March 8, 2008
This was a good book! I like books that have sort of a mystery to them and this one has kind of a mystery behind the locket... you will have to read it to find out about that. The whole book is e-mails because the main characters, Guy and Anabelle, become e-mail pen pals. I would recommend this book to everyone. You should read it.
October 20, 2009
This is a sweet book. I love how it's written entirely in emails, and I love how the story has a life of its own outside the emails. I love Annabelle; she's a really awesome, round, zesty character. This book is awesome. :)
May 8, 2009
This book was cute, and romantic. It showed that when love comes into the picture, nothing else matters. Not age, not hair color, nothing.
July 2, 2008
"I'm only half way through it, so I'll give another rating when I'm done.
January 26, 2011
Hee hee. Annabelle's so damn sassy and Guy's just so gorgeous (personality-wise, I mean) that you can't help but fall in love with this book.
July 27, 2010
An okay book, lightly entertaining. My edition hadn't been proof-read very well, a lot of typo's like jumping from page 202 to 223 then back to 204! Very annoying!
December 1, 2009
This was a great book about a girl and a boys e-mails to each other. It's really funny and an easy read
July 8, 2010
is was good but it was full of emails.....
July 28, 2010
Thought it was really cool actually.. I was surprisingly hooked from page one!
I only hope, that there will be a 2nd book, so we can find out what happened to A and G.. :)
I only hope, that there will be a 2nd book, so we can find out what happened to A and G.. :)
September 3, 2012
Wasn't bad, quite a nice easy read, though Annabelle can get on your nerves a little! Nice twisty ending!
March 1, 2014
Hate it when I can't get my hands on a copy...
Cute, and laugh out loud funny sometimes!
Some things were a little too inappropriate, though which affected my enjoyment of everything else.
Cute, and laugh out loud funny sometimes!
Some things were a little too inappropriate, though which affected my enjoyment of everything else.
February 14, 2016
really gr8 and entrtaining book
i loved it!
i loved it!
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