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Jim Averbeck

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The United States

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male

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http://jimaverbeck.com

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jimaverbeck

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Children's, Young Adult

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I was born and raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio, a beautiful city built, like Rome, on seven hills-wooded hills of oak, walnut, and maple where I and my childhood imagination ran wild.

I enjoy throwing myself into situations which give me an opportunity to explore and grow. I joined the Peace Corps in my late twenties and went to live in Cameroon in western Africa for almost four years. It was there I first realized I wanted to write for children.

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Jim's Excellent African Adventure

As part of a study guide for my new book, THE MARKET BOWL, my publisher (Charlesbridge) asked me to answer some questions about my time as Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, the country where the story takes place. I thought I might share my answers with you here.

The title page from my book. I like the image it gives of an African market place - all crowds and bustle.
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Jim Averbeck's Books

Average rating: 3.83 · 753 ratings · 211 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors

	In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck, Tricia Tusa (Illustrator) 4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 avg rating — 350 ratings — published 2008 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	except if 3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 282 ratings — published 2011	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Oh No, Little Dragon! 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 98 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Market Bowl 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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