Top 10 questions about Edgar

Hello Adventurers!

I receive a lot of questions about the adventures and Edgar's life (and death). I try like a toothless beaver to answer them all, but alas, there are only so many hours in a day — and if I'm to concentrate and get the next adventure out I need to get some sleep.

So I have put together this list. Some questions are from readers others from booksellers. I hope any question you have is answered, but if not you can send an email to: info@armadillo-books.com

The Top 10 Questions about Edgar and his adventures:

1. Was Edgar a real person?
Yes. I live in a house he once owned. I found some of his personal items and notebooks in the attic. Everything I wrote about him in the books and on the website is true.

2. Where are (his grandchildren) Audrey and Garrett now?
They are both alive and well. Audrey married at the age of 21 to... I can't tell you at this time. I will once the series is over (6 more books to come). Garrett followed in Grandpa Edgar's footsteps and is currently in the Amazon River region fighting for the rainforest. I speak with them when I can and send them weekly emails with illustrations and chapters from the next adventure. I email them with questions as well to make sure I get the facts straight. So if you have any to ask...

3. Why did they let you write the book?
If you know the story of the journal you know Edgar showed it to me. He came to me in a dream and led me to a secret room in the attic. I know this sounds crazy. I get a "look" from everyone I tell it to. When I approached Audrey, I told her what house I live in and that Edgar gave me the journal. We spoke for hours that day and at the end she—with Garrett on the phone—decided to share the adventures they had with Grandpa Edgar with you.

4. What's the reading/age level of the book?
I'd like to think everyone loves a great adventure story. Look at the so-called children's books that have crossed over and made their way into the hearts of adults. But if you're looking for specifics: ages 9-12.

5. Does Edgar really haunt your house?
Yes. I have tape to prove it. But Edgar is a great housemate. He has never tried to scare my wife and I. He just likes to have fun and let us know he's around at times. You can see the videos on YouTube.com if you search for "Edgar Font."

6. Where can I buy the books?
There's always Amazon.com. We're working with a number of wholesalers to get the adventures into local bookstores, but that could take a little while. A number of independent booksellers in the San Francisco bay area already carry Adventure One. They are listed on the Armadillo Books website if you're interested.

7. How much?
$6.99 US. I insisted the price be low enough for kids to buy them with their allowance. Books are what I bought when I was a kid — Okay, books and chocolate.

8. I'm a bookseller in (your town here). Where can I get the books?
Adventure One can be ordered through INGRAM. Adventure Two is listed and available for preorder. Contracts with other major US wholesalers are being signed as I write. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@armadillo-books.com

9. What is "The Journal" you mentioned?
The Journal is a leather-bound book I found in my attic. It contains all the adventures had by Edgar, Audrey and Garrett Font during one summer long trip around the world. It's also full of original pencil drawing by Garrett. You can read more about the journal and what I found inside it at: www.edgarfont.com

10. When can I get the next adventure?
Adventure Two will be here this summer — July 4th, 2007. In total there will be seven. The plan is to release one a year. If you want to track the adventures while waiting for the next, Edgar has a blog. You can link to it from his main MySpace page or through www.edgarfont.com

Again, I hope we have answered your question. If not, send me an email. I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I'd also like to hear from you if you have a comment, suggestion, or criticisms. We learn from our mistakes and from the honesty of true friends.

Until next time, make everyday of your life an adventure.
Your friend & storyteller,
Patrick