Award-Winning Author Releases Book Two in Teenage Fantasy Adventure Trilogy
NEW YORK — In her first novel for middle-grade (and older) readers, The Hat Diaries: The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee, award-winning author Nadine Haruni introduced readers to Ryan Rigbee, a 13-year-old loner reeling from losing his dad who forms an unexpected bond with Merlo. The enchanted hats Ryan puts on before bedtime magically transform him into the role of the hat-wearer, and he is drawn into a world filled with nightly action-packed adventures with his dog, Shadow. In the trilogy’s second installment, The Hat Diaries: Discover the Portal (November 2024; ISBN: 979-8-890220139-1), Haruni takes Ryan’s adventures to an exciting and dangerous new level.
The Hat Diaries: Discover the Portal follows Ryan, his trusted dog Shadow, and his mentor Merlo, the magician turned proprietor of Harry’s Haberdashery, as they continue to explore the power of all kinds of hats—from sombreros and berets to an astronaut’s helmet—transporting them to incredible places worldwide (and beyond) and back in time.
Ryan experiences many harrowing adventures, including narrowly escaping being trampled by a herd of angry beasts during the Running of the Bulls event in Spain, barely surviving a violent mob on Bastille Day in France, and having a dangerous run-in with a band of angry pirates—with only moments to spare on the portal’s timer. In an interview, Haruni can talk about the following:
How her books address various social-emotional learning (SEL) topics, allowing children to see themselves or their friends in the stories.
Where the first installment of The Hat Diaries leaves off and where the second book continues.
What are the differences between writing her first five-book series (Freeda the Frog) for little children, as compared to dreaming up the second of her third pre-teen sci-fi fantasy (The Hat Diaries), and how it is to change writing styles for different audiences.
Why it’s important to encourage young people to read and write, and consider starting to journal.
What you need to know to start writing your own book.
About the Author
Nadine Haruni is the award-winning author known for her captivating The Hat Diaries™ fantasy adventure series and the beloved Freeda the Frog™ children’s books. The second installment in The Hat Diaries trilogy, The Hat Diaries: Discover the Portal, follows the success of The Hat Diaries: The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee. This trilogy, aimed at teens and adults, invites readers to explore the imaginative world of Ryan's secret adventures. Meanwhile, the Freeda the Frog series offers stories centered on acceptance and provides comfort for children navigating real-life challenges.
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