Guestbook « Peter Lerangis

smriti wrote on October 6, 2011 at 8:50 AM

hello peter lerangis,
i'm a big fan of the 39 clues series and just lovve reading them.i really wanted to ask that are amy and ian going to be together?? or evan is going to be amy's boyfriend??!!...i know that if one thinks practically,ian is amy's cousin but after all those things between them in the series,im totally hooked and really want to know.

Admin Reply:

Hi, Smriti! Ah, the Ian and Amy question! It’s such a popular topic. Funny you should ask. I just received a similar question, which I answered below. So, if you don’t mind, scroll on down and you will know everything I can tell. Hang on, Amy’s story becomes quite interesting in Book 2! (And keep in mind, although Amy and Ian are called “cousins,” they are descended from a common ancestor born in the 1400s. That’s about 21 generations ago, which means they are related by 1/221 or 1/2,097,152, or .0000004 — and even though that’s not totally accurate for various genealogical reasons, it’s pretty much about as close as any two random strangers are related.)

erin wrote on October 6, 2011 at 1:56 AM

i loved the spy x books but i always thought your would come out with another one. are you going to write a 5th spy x book or are there only going to be 4? i just felt like the ending of the 4th book was a cliff hanger and an unsatisfactory ending to such a great seris.

Admin Reply:

Hello, Erin! Thanks for the kind words about Spy X. You’re right, Book 4 ends on a cliffhanger, and I was all set to write Books 5 & 6 with a green light from my publisher, but the series was pulled at the last moment for reasons beyond my control (most likely having to do with the economy at the time). So sorry I can’t give you a more positive answer. But I’m so glad you enjoyed the four books that were published!

Kam wrote on October 4, 2011 at 12:35 AM

Hi Peter Lerangis!

I'm a 39clues fan! I know that the third book in cahills vs vespers series is coming out sometime next year, and I was just wondering if Amy and Ian are ever going to get together in this series... there's A LOT of team amyian fans out there... including me, and it would be awesome if you could make this happen for us fans!!(or suggest it to the other authors writing the series!)

Thanks!

p.s. most of us think Evan is evil, or hope so:D

p.p.s. have you checked out the Cahill Command Message Board? Amy, Dan, Ian, Evan, and Gordon Korman have already posted on there, and it would be really cool if you could to!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Kam! I could tell you exactly what is going to happen with Amy and Ian and Evan (and also ... well, I've said enough already), but then my website would most likely explode in a hailstorm of pixels (with a little help from the Vespers and my publisher!). So suffice it to say we have a lot of plans for these two, and in March, when Book 3 comes out, I will be travelling all over (and, I hope, jumping in on the message boards, too!) to answer further questions! For now, my Janus lips, alas, are sealed.

Dr. Rose Reissman wrote on October 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Loved the irreverent, conversational style, format and layout of your site. It matches you. I am sending and attaching to your authorvisits@peterlerangis.com copies of the student books my Ditmas kids have produced which are done using indesign and look like Scholastic works. FYI I am an education writer- Rose Cherie Reissman and published in 2010 Teaching with Author Sites (Corwin). I could also write an article on you and your work plus site for Middle School Voices or English Journal and review your 2012 book plus pilot it with my students.

Best,
Rose

YOU WERE FABULOUS WITH THOSE STUDENT WRITERS

Admin Reply:

Hi, Rose! What a great pleasure that event was. Delightful to meet you afterward, my fellow Brooklynite, and thanks so much for your wonderful, supportive comments -- not to mention your terrific offer. Hope to see you soon.

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX wrote on September 26, 2011 at 2:38 AM

What does the Russian text on page 16 mean in English?

Admin Reply:

It means "Next destination, 39 Clues? From RCH notebook."

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX wrote on September 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Can you give me a copy of the Russian above "I'm with you and you're with e and so we are all together"?

Admin Reply:

I assume you mean the text on page 16 of THE VIPER'S NEST, right? Here's the image:

Dawn wrote on September 15, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Mr. Lerangis, My boys and I have recently discovered your Watcher's series. We are not happy that they seem to end with Lab 6, with no explanation of who or what the Watcher's are. Are there more books to the series, or is there another book or series that ties them together? We have enjoyed them as well as the Spy X series, although we feel that could go on as well!! Thanks, and we will keep looking for more of your books!
Dawn, John, Jared and Seth

Admin Reply:

Ah, bless you, I couldn't agree more. In both cases, the series were ended earlier than expected, before I could have a chance to reveal some of the big secrets. One of the hazards of the publishing world, and out of my control, unfortunately. So I share your feelings, but I'm delighted and very grateful you enjoyed the books!

Jenna wrote on September 13, 2011 at 2:22 AM

Mr. Lerangis,
I can't thank you enough for your email!!! =D I was like omgomgomg mom look at this READ IT READ IT...and then she just got annoyed...
Thank you so much, times like a BIG NUMBER =O haha.
Bye,
Jenna

Admin Reply:

You're welcome, Jenna. All best with your writing!

Jessica wrote on September 4, 2011 at 6:31 PM

Could u plz send me a copy of smilers bones cuz school is in two days and I was supposed to do a book report on that book!! I couldn't find the book anywhere I even ordered it a week or two ago but it never came!! Actually nevermind u probably can't email to me or anything so just forget it all.

P.S are u Russian??

Admin Reply:

Hi, Jessica! Ouch, how annoying when items take such a long time to arrive! I know how you feel. Alas, you're right, I can't email you the book, but I can send you best wishes in getting that report done somehow. And to answer your question, no, I'm not Russian.

Aman wrote on September 4, 2011 at 1:51 AM

Dear Mr Peter Lerangis,
How is the Cahills Vs Vespers going on?
Just tell me about it.
I want to know if the book has been out or not.
Bye!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Aman,
The first book, THE MEDUSA PLOT, by Gordon Korman was published on August 30, so yes, it is available for you to read! The second book, A KING'S RANSOM, by Jude Watson, comes out December 6. And my book, the third, will be published March 1. There will be six books altogether.
Book 1 is awesome. You will not be able to put it down. I just finished writing Book 3, and I had a blast. I can't wait for it to come out! Thanks for writing, and I hope you've had a great summer.

Хоакин Падилья wrote on August 19, 2011 at 1:46 AM

39 ключей? Великая Княжна Анастасия Николаевна Романова. Шпион X и 39 ключи рок! Ирина Спасская был героем Кахилл детей! Вы читали ЕКАТЕРИНА ВОЛС 1,2,3, и 4 все же? На том 2, Кэтрин прятался КЛЮЧ на Ekat крепости в Москве! Это Томас алмаз! Она охраняется Черновых. Я предал моего филиала, давая Ekat секреты прочь! Я делаю это причина вечерни идут.

Admin Reply:

Спасибо за письмо! Поздравляю успехом миссии в Питере. Молодец!

Gurkamalpreet Singh wrote on August 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Dear Mr. Peter Lerangis
I am new to this website.I am Aman"s cousin.She told me about u.I never read any book about u.I am in 2nd grade.
U could call me Garry.
Nice knowing u,Garry

Admin Reply:

Good to meet you, too, Garry! I hope you become a big reader like your cousin. Good luck in the upcoming school year!

Dora Liba wrote on August 10, 2011 at 11:30 PM

What would happen if Andrew and Evie, Arnold and Max, and Amy and Dan meet? Send me your thoughts at your guestbook.

Admin Reply:

What would happen? I would celebrate big-time, because all of my favorite characters would be together for the first time. Imagine how many mysteries would be solved on that day ...

Dora Liba wrote on August 10, 2011 at 11:14 PM

What if Andrew and Evie see that Spy X was a Cahill? I think he would be Lucian because he is a spy. I am an Ekat. I am looking forward to CAHILLS VS. VESPERS. What if The Company is a Lucian spying company? In a world without spam, I wouldn’t ask you to do this — but, well, you understand. Thanks for taking a moment to identify the characters below!

Admin Reply:

Great ideas! It would be fun to link SPY X and THE 39 CLUES that way.

Amanpreet wrote on August 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Dear Mr Lerangis,
Hello, My sister is a Janus, I want to research about all the
39 Clues Authors,First I will research about you and then the other author I will start today anyways my sister"s birthday was on Monday August 8 she is 8 years old.My summer is great.I want to know if u are ever coming somewhere like in times square or something please do tell me if u are. I am lucky that I know u or I wouldn"t have. Sorry if I wrote to long.
Sincerly,Aman
P.S. You could call me Aman

Admin Reply:

Hello, Aman. Happy belated birthday to your sister -- 8 years old on 8/8, a very special day! My brother's birthday was August 6, but he is a LOT older than 8! Delighted to be part of your research project.

Jenna wrote on August 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Mr. Lerangis,
Hi!
So I'm 12 and I recently went to Interlochen Arts Camp for creative writing (middle school/intermediate division), and I was wondering if you would read a piece I wrote when I was there and tell me what you think of it.

It's only about a page long, and it would make my day for you to critique it or even just comment!

I swear, it only takes 3 minutes to read. Please consider.

Thank you,
Jenna

Admin Reply:

Hello, Jenna. Unfortunately, I am terribly backed up on commitments these days. Please check your inbox for further info. Thanks!

Teodoro Padilla wrote on August 9, 2011 at 1:33 AM

Glad to see you again! Wait a minute! Did you read THE MEDUSA PLOT and A KING'S RANSOM? IF you did, please tell me and Anna what its about! We are marching to Pretoria! Pretoria, HooRAAGH! iRINA was so kind to sacrifice herself! Anna told me that Janus leadership were so proud of Mr.Wizard for surviving the GAUNLET! Your a Janus, so IS THAT TRUE?!

Admin Reply:

Yes, I've read them both, but I'm sworn to secrecy about the contents, sorry! And yes, I am a Janus indeed!

Jaime Ocampo wrote on August 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

OCAMPO, J

PLACE HAND IN SENSOR NOW

ACCESS GRANTED

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pLEASE aDD .

iN THE VIPERS NEST, WHAT IS IRINAS RUSSIAN MARCHING TO PRETORIA MEAN?

Admin Reply:

Card added, thanks! You can take your hand out of that sensor! The secret of "marching to Pretoria" is in Book 7, THE VIPER'S NEST.

Jaime Ocampo wrote on August 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

Does Mr.Kabra like Amy Cahill?

Admin Reply:

Ian Kabra certainly does!

Elaine Alexander wrote on August 6, 2011 at 4:29 AM

Dear Peter,
This is the third attempt to write the message, and not get it all deleted.
I've spent a lot of years researching the 18th century journey (specifically 1765) of my protagonist and family from Alsace to America (down the Rhine River, across the channel to Cowes, England, and then across the Atlantic to Philadelphia. Now Journey to Freedom is completed.

I need some experts to read it (it's an easy 88plus pages) and I think (from my niece's opinion also) that it would be a good read aloud. She read it to her 3 kids. I've also had several other kids read it and critique it, as well as the gals in my critique group.

So, would you be willing to read it, or refer me to someone who knows life in the 18th century well?

Thanks.

Admin Reply:

This sounds like an exciting idea! Unfortunately my workload is such that I can't possibly satisfy your request, but I would highly recommend joining SCBWI, the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, which has a wealth of resources and professional contacts.

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