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Interview
Rick Yancey explains the inspiration behind his bestselling children's book, The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp.
What are your favorite children's books and why?
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory — love the humor
The Hobbit — love the whimsy and the adventure
The Borrowers
A Wrinkle in Time
Who are your favorite children's authors
Roald Dahl — nobody was better
Who or what was your biggest influence in deciding to become a writer?
My wife, who knew how much the dream of being a professional writer meant to me and dreamed for me when I lost all hope. She rescued manuscripts from the trash, gave me pep talks and bought books to encourage me. She's my biggest fan and toughest critic.
What inspired you to write your latest book?
I've always loved the Arthurian legend, and swordplay, too! My son Jacob, who is eight, fell in love with
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