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Alison McGhee
Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of SOMEDAY, LITTLE BOY, BYE-BYE CRIB, ALWAYS and A VERY BRAVE WITCH. Her other children's books include ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA, COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN, SNAP, and the JULIA GILLIAN series, about the adventures of a girl who lives in... show more

Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of SOMEDAY, LITTLE BOY, BYE-BYE CRIB, ALWAYS and A VERY BRAVE WITCH. Her other children's books include ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA, COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN, SNAP, and the JULIA GILLIAN series, about the adventures of a girl who lives in Minneapolis. Alison is also an award-winning novelist of the adult novels WAS IT BEAUTIFUL? A NOVEL; FALLING BOY; RAINLIGHT; and the Today Show book club selection, SHADOW BABY.She lives in Minneapolis, MN. You can find her at her website and also on Facebook under Alison McGhee, Author.
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Reading For The Heck Of It
Reading For The Heck Of It rated it 6 years ago
Dear Sister by Alison McGhee (with illustrations by Joe Bluhm) was a happy accident. It happened to be returned while I was working at circulation and when I flipped through it I was intrigued enough to check it out for myself. The book is written in a series of letters and drawings from a boy who h...
Chris' Fish Place
Chris' Fish Place rated it 7 years ago
These two books are not really scary. A Brave Witch is about conforting fear and is wonderful because it has two girls. A Boo! Book deals with what to do if you have a haunted book, and, therefore, should be read by readers everywhere. Both have nice illustrations.
Figgy O'Connell
Figgy O'Connell rated it 8 years ago
Review to come.
YA Fanatic
YA Fanatic rated it 9 years ago
Maybe a Fox is a poignant, heartbreaking story of love and loss. I loved this book. The characters are beautifully written and its easy to feel their pain. I really hope to see this one as a Newbery contender or even winner. Jules has always looked up to her older sister, Sylvie and wished she wa...
pamelaokramer
pamelaokramer rated it 11 years ago
Picture book about honesty and responsibility. But the kids will think it's about irresistible donuts and a young "sheriff" and his deputy (dog) who can't resist them. Wonderful ending -- wonderful double meaning of "case closed" at the end. Which case is closed? Where the missing donut went? Or how...
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