text:  Nicked is the title of M.T. Anderson's new novel, and M.T. Anderson has written stories for adults, children, and teens. His book Elfdog and Owlhead just won a Newbery Award, and he's won the National Book Award. He joins us now from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Thanks so much for being with us. I'm delighted to be here. I guess this is your first novel for adults.