Peter Knapp
Literary Agent
Park & Fine Literary and Media
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#tenqueries 8: MG Historical Fantasy: This query intrigued me because of its historical setting and its brave, outgoing protagonist. I found myself curious about what she might get into, and loved her immediately apparent compassion. Request.
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#tenqueries 6: YA Dark Fantasy. The concept of this story feels fresh and enticing, which can help it stand out in a pretty crowded YA fantasy market. I’m interested in taking a closer look at the manuscript. Request.
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#tenqueries 7: YA Social Thriller. This story hints at a bit of drama, a bit of mystery, and a bit of danger within its pages. I also found the voice to be smart and accessible, with quick pacing. I’m interested to see what secrets are here. Request.
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#tenqueries 8: MG Contemporary. This pitch feels adventurous as it pushes boundaries to ensnare the reader in young love, secrets, and life in a small town. The first pages are good, and I’m intrigued enough to want to read more. Request.
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#tenqueries 7: Spooky MG. While this isn’t an exact genre per se, I do love a good Halloween adventure, and I quite liked the voice in the attached pages, so I’m looking forward to spending some time with these characters. Request!
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#tenqueries 8: MG Contemporary Fantasy. Filled with intriguing mythology, adventure, and magic, this story is exactly the kind of MG I’m looking for. Request.
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#tenqueries 9: MG Magical Realism. I like the strong theme of friendship present in this pitch, as well as the unique setting and foreshadowed relatable interactions between school peers. I'm certainly curious about this one. Request.
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#tenqueries 5: YA Contemporary. There's some thriller, some mystery, and some secrets in this pitch. I worry the main plot is a little familiar, but there is something compelling in the edgy voice in the first pages. Request.
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#tenqueries 1: YA Contemporary. This query is well-written and engaging, and more than anything, makes me curious to see how everything is going to play out. Request. (An auspicious start!)
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#tenqueries 5: MG Contemporary. A character-driven pitch about bullying, secrets, friendship, and acceptance. Intriguing sample pages with immediate emotional hook. If the writing holds up, I could see this being wonderfully thought-provoking. REQUEST! #tenqueries
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#tenqueries 9: MG Magical Realism / the query is incredibly enticing, with fantastic characters and a plot that I’m dying to dive into. Then...the sample pages! The pages are immediately tense, with a story in motion and some great descriptions. Request!
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Q10: MG adventure. Request! Fun, funny, has heart AND a graveyard. Yes plz! #tenqueries
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Q4: YA historical fantasy. Request! Cool premise, cool magic, and I want to know about the narrator and world after sample! #tenqueries
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Q7, attempt #2: Holy, this voice. It's good. Interested!
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Q3: MG horror. A spooky adventure with a touch of comedy? Yes. And opening made me laugh. Flagged for a closer look. #tenqueries #askagent
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10: Bittersweet contemp MG with a magical twist? Yes! A bit too much going on in opening, but want to read more. #tenqueries
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8: Humorous MG. Character is compelling but not sure what the stakes are -- emotional or otherwise -- yet. Will request partial. #tenqueries
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5: MG hist. fantasy. Love concept. Opening is fast-paced, smart. Protag immediately compelling (and twisty!). Will read more. #tenqueries
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Q7: Request. Strong YA contemporary with great dialogue and compelling MC. Some small issues in opening but want to read more! #tenqueries