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Interview with Julie Leung

Merlin's Last Quest, the third and final volume of the Mice of the Round Table series, is out today! To celebrate we're hosting several giveaways of Julie Leung's favorite Middle Grade books over on our Twitter, as well as a chance to win the whole Mice of the Round Table series, and we have an interview with the author herself!

You can buy it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Indiebound, or wherever books are sold. We hope you enjoy the book and the interview with Julie!

What was the Inspiration for Mice of The Round Table?

I wanted to blend everything I loved about Redwall and Arthurian legends into one place, one playground universe where I could reshape the classic tales from a new perspective.

What can readers expect in the last installment?

The various seeds planted in Books 1 and 2 finally blossom. I’ve been building to this final showdown for years, and Camelot’s ultimate fate hangs in the balance.

What journey have you, as an author, experienced while writing this series?

Well, I grew my first gray hairs for one thing. Is that a journey?

Looking back on your writing journey, is there anything you would have done differently?

Gotten more sleep.

What advice would you give aspiring writers?

There is a time for drafting and a time for editing. Don’t try to do both simultaneously.

What characters from the MOTRT series have you grown exceptionally fond of, or that surprised you in some way?

I love my bird characters, especially Thaddeus from the first book which I modeled after Zeus, a real-life blind owl with galaxies in his eyes.

What book recommendations would you give people who loved MOTRT?

I’m going to sound like a broken record, but what else can I say besides the Redwall series by Brian Jacques?

Do you have any new stories you are itching to tell after MOTRT? If so what are they?

My next books are nonfiction. I’m working on picture books about Chinese-Americans, the first one about the artist Tyrus Wong. I’m also writing an anthology about famous firsts in STEM fields.

Is there anything else you want your readers to know about the final installment/the MOTRT series?

Get your tissues ready!

If you could have dinner with any three authors Arthurs, who would they be?

Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur, the aardvark Arthur, king of the Britons ;)

If time stopped, which book would you read over and over again?

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, and illustrated by Jules Feiffer.

Which 3 fictional characters would you want to have an adventure with?

Lyra Belacqua, Gandalf, Tyrion Lannister.

Do you want to recommend any books, comic books, podcasts, games, TV shows, anything that you’re enjoying right now?

Books: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Comic Books: SAGA, Monstress Podcasts: Lore Board Games: Dragoon TV: Glow, Star Trek: Voyager

MERLIN'S LAST QUEST - MICE OF THE ROUND TABLE

The thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy series that Booklist called “a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques’ Redwall series.”

Young mouse Calib Christopher is finally a squire to the Knights of the Round Table. But there is no time to celebrate. His best friend, Cecily, and Merlin’s magical treasure are in the clutches of the evil Saxons.

Now Calib and his human companion Galahad must venture into enemy territory to rescue both before it’s too late. But Morgan le Fay’s magic is powerful and treacherous, and it will test all that they have learned in their training—as well as their very allegiance to Camelot.

The stars are aligning for a final battle—one that will require Calib and his friends to harness the magic of Merlin as well as the strength, bravery, and wisdom within themselves to become the mythical heroes they were destined to be.

Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling series like Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.

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