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'''Pieretta Dawn''' (born January 28, 1994) is the pen name of Praekarn (Pier) Nirandara ({{lang-th|แพรกานต์ นิรันดร}}), the youngest English-writing author in [[Thailand]]. She received national critical acclaim when her debut young adult novel [[The Mermaid Apprentices]], the first of ''The Interspecies Trilogy'', was published at age 15 in 2009 by [[NanmeeBooks]]. The novel is available in two languages, with the original manuscript written in English, and Sumalee, Thai translator of the [[Harry Potter]] series, providing translation for the Thai version. Various Thai writers have praised her work, including Jiranan Pitpreecha and [[S.E.A. Write Award]] winner [[Binlah Sonkalagiri]]. |
'''Pieretta Dawn''' (born January 28, 1994)<ref>{{Cite web | title =Pieretta Dawn's Official Facebook | url =http://www.facebook.com/PierettaDawn }}</ref> is the pen name of Praekarn (Pier) Nirandara ({{lang-th|แพรกานต์ นิรันดร}}), the youngest English-writing author in [[Thailand]]. She received national critical acclaim when her debut young adult novel [[The Mermaid Apprentices]]<ref>{{Cite web | title =The Mermaid Apprentices on NanmeeBooks | url =http://www.nanmeebooks.com/book/online_cat1_detail.php?bid=2582&isbn=0400-56-0 }}</ref>, the first of ''The Interspecies Trilogy'', was published at age 15<ref>{{Cite web | title =Nanmee News Release: Pieretta Dawn | url =http://www.nanmeebooks.com/reader/news_inside.php?newsid=547 }}</ref> in 2009 by [[NanmeeBooks]]. The novel is available in two languages, with the original manuscript written in English, and Sumalee ({{lang-th|สุมาลี บำรุงสุข}}), Thai translator of the [[Harry Potter]] series, providing translation for the Thai version.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Nanmee News Release: Pieretta Dawn | url =http://www.nanmeebooks.com/reader/news_inside.php?newsid=547 }}</ref> Various Thai writers have praised her work, including Jiranan Pitpreecha and [[S.E.A. Write Award]] winner [[Binlah Sonkalagiri]]. |
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Since the publication of her book, she has attended [[UNESCO]] symposiums, book events, and visited schools to promote reading and writing within Thai students. She has also appeared on radio and television interviews such as the popular VIP talk show, Dek Dee Ded, and School Bus. |
Since the publication of her book, she has attended [[UNESCO]] symposiums<ref>{{Cite web | title =The story starts here| url =http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/11/18/national/national_30116815.php }}</ref>, book events, and visited schools to promote reading and writing within Thai students. She has also appeared on radio and television interviews such as the popular VIP talk show<ref>{{Cite web | title =VIP Talk Show - Pieretta Dawn| url =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ufo8qKnw8&feature=related }}</ref>, Dek Dee Ded<ref>{{Cite web | title =Dek Dee Ded interview| url =http://www.dekdeeded.com/vdo_37.html }}</ref>, and School Bus. |
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Dawn has stated that she is currently working on publishing her second book, The Nymph Treasury, along with an upcoming [[graphic novel]] adaptation of The Mermaid Apprentices. |
Dawn has stated that she is currently working on publishing her second book, The Nymph Treasury, along with an upcoming [[graphic novel]] adaptation of The Mermaid Apprentices. |
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===The Mermaid Apprentices=== |
===The Mermaid Apprentices=== |
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Leilah, an amnesiac orphan, and Nathair, a jaded young boy working in the black markets to help support his sick mother, are normal teenagers leading tough lives on the Pacific island of Mondreside. Quite suddenly, their existences are intruded upon by a mysterious figure: Ora Seabright. Thus begins their journey as Mermaid Apprentices—hybrids-in-training preparing themselves to become interspecies Ambassadors between the human race and the Merfolk. They are immediately thrown into a world of political espionage, where dealing with illegal interspecies smuggling and conflicts with the notorious Merfia are only the tip of their iceberg of dilemmas. The Apprentices' largest test comes when the Mernister's daughter is kidnapped, and it is up to them to put aside their differences and resolve the problem before it's too late. |
Leilah, an amnesiac orphan, and Nathair, a jaded young boy working in the black markets to help support his sick mother, are normal teenagers leading tough lives on the Pacific island of Mondreside. Quite suddenly, their existences are intruded upon by a mysterious figure: Ora Seabright. Thus begins their journey as Mermaid Apprentices—hybrids-in-training preparing themselves to become interspecies Ambassadors between the human race and the Merfolk. They are immediately thrown into a world of political espionage, where dealing with illegal interspecies smuggling and conflicts with the notorious Merfia are only the tip of their iceberg of dilemmas. The Apprentices' largest test comes when the Mernister's daughter is kidnapped, and it is up to them to put aside their differences and resolve the problem before it's too late.<ref>{{Cite web | title =The Mermaid Apprentices on Goodreads| url =http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8214602-the-mermaid-apprentices }}</ref> |
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===The Nymph Treasury=== |
===The Nymph Treasury=== |
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*[http://www.pierettadawn.com/ Pieretta Dawn's Official Website] |
*[http://www.pierettadawn.com/ Pieretta Dawn's Official Website] |
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*[http://www.facebook.com/PierettaDawn Pieretta Dawn's Official Facebook] |
*[http://www.facebook.com/PierettaDawn Pieretta Dawn's Official Facebook] |
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*[http://www.twitter.com/#!/PierettaDawn Pieretta Dawn's Official Twitter] |
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| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Genre | Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult, Children's Literature |
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Pieretta Dawn (born January 28, 1994)[1] is the pen name of Praekarn (Pier) Nirandara (Thai: แพรกานต์ นิรันดร), the youngest English-writing author in Thailand. She received national critical acclaim when her debut young adult novel The Mermaid Apprentices[2], the first of The Interspecies Trilogy, was published at age 15[3] in 2009 by NanmeeBooks. The novel is available in two languages, with the original manuscript written in English, and Sumalee (Thai: สุมาลี บำรุงสุข), Thai translator of the Harry Potter series, providing translation for the Thai version.[4] Various Thai writers have praised her work, including Jiranan Pitpreecha and S.E.A. Write Award winner Binlah Sonkalagiri.
Since the publication of her book, she has attended UNESCO symposiums[5], book events, and visited schools to promote reading and writing within Thai students. She has also appeared on radio and television interviews such as the popular VIP talk show[6], Dek Dee Ded[7], and School Bus.
Dawn has stated that she is currently working on publishing her second book, The Nymph Treasury, along with an upcoming graphic novel adaptation of The Mermaid Apprentices.
The Interspecies Trilogy
Dawn's debut trilogy, set in the modern day alongside a parallel universe full of mythical creatures.
The Mermaid Apprentices
Leilah, an amnesiac orphan, and Nathair, a jaded young boy working in the black markets to help support his sick mother, are normal teenagers leading tough lives on the Pacific island of Mondreside. Quite suddenly, their existences are intruded upon by a mysterious figure: Ora Seabright. Thus begins their journey as Mermaid Apprentices—hybrids-in-training preparing themselves to become interspecies Ambassadors between the human race and the Merfolk. They are immediately thrown into a world of political espionage, where dealing with illegal interspecies smuggling and conflicts with the notorious Merfia are only the tip of their iceberg of dilemmas. The Apprentices' largest test comes when the Mernister's daughter is kidnapped, and it is up to them to put aside their differences and resolve the problem before it's too late.[8]
The Nymph Treasury
Scheduled for publishing in spring, 2011.
The Elven Ambassador
The third and final installment of The Interspecies Trilogy, to be released in 2012.
The Mermaid Apprentices: The Graphic Novel
A graphic novel adaptation of the first novel from The Interspecies Trilogy. Only preliminary character and setting sketches have been released. Dawn has commented that she is working on the adaptation of the manuscript with NanmeeBooks, with a Thai artist providing the illustrations.
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