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Kate Messner is an award-winning author, TED 2012 speaker, and former middle school English teacher. Her books for kids include THE BRILLIANT FALL OF GIANNA Z.,SUGAR AND ICE, and EYE OF THE STORM (Walker/Bloomsbury Dec. 2010) the MARTY MCGUIRE series (Scholastic), SEA MONSTER'S FIRST DAY, and OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW (Chronicle, Books). Kate also wrote SPITFIRE and CHAMPLAIN AND THE SILENT ONE, both Lake Champlain historical novels published by North Country Books.

Kate lives with her family on Lake Champlain, where she loves to read, write, hike, swing on birch trees, and eat chocolate. She also hangs out in various places online.
Visit Kate's website: http://www.katemessner.com

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Starting a week from today, this blog will be hosting Teachers Write, an online summer writing camp for teachers and librarians from all over the world. I’m too excited about this to sit still, so I thought we’d have a quick preview post today – think of itas the official Teacehrs Write warm-up!



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Average rating: 4.06 · 3,440 ratings · 937 reviews · 14 distinct works · Similar authors
Over and Under the Snow
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4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 721 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Marty McGuire
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4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 621 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions
Capture the Flag (Capture t...
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 574 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
The Brilliant Fall of Giann...
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 469 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions
Sugar and Ice
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 337 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
Eye of the Storm
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 316 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions
Marty McGuire Digs Worms!
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4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions
Sea Monster's First Day
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4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
Real Revision: Authors' Str...
4.79 of 5 stars 4.79 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
Hide and Seek (Capture the ...
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2013
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message 14: by Sandra

Sandra Thanks for friending me! I have added several of your books to my TBR pile for the summer. All #nerdyclub members sing your praises, so I already know you're a great author! :> I can't wait to go on a Kate Messner reading adventure :)


message 13: by Steven

Steven Stickler Thanks for being my friend!


message 12: by Linda

Linda Atnip Thanks for accepting my friendship. It's good to connect with another children's book author.

Best wishes,

Linda


Jennifer Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 10: by Kate

Kate Bella wrote: "i think we should have Laurie Halse Anderson in for a skyp thing, i think me ayanna and dianna would LOVE that!!!"

I've Skyped with Laurie with classes before (and she's incredible!) but right now, she's not booking Skype visits, according to her website.


message 9: by Bella

Bella i think we should have Laurie Halse Anderson in for a skyp thing, i think me ayanna and dianna would LOVE that!!!


Jackie I can't believe you're leaving stafford!!!


Kathleen Thanks for adding me as a friend.


message 6: by Kate

Kate Kimmy wrote: "Just thought I should let you know that I finally got around to buying "The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z." I would've gotten to the book sooner because it sounds right up my alley, but my bookstores ..."

So glad you were able find Gianna Z. I hope you enjoy it!

~Kate


message 5: by Kim

Kim Broomall Just thought I should let you know that I finally got around to buying "The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z." I would've gotten to the book sooner because it sounds right up my alley, but my bookstores sold out of it pretty quickly and none of my local libraries carry it. As soon as I read it I'll post a review and tell you what I thought about it. :)


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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message 3: by Liz

Liz Hi how are you? Today is going to be eventful here!


message 2: by Erin

Erin Kate! Hello! :)


Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads.


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