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Meghan Mccarthy

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born

Good ol' Rhode Island, The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.meghan-mccarthy.com

genre

Children's Books

member since

November 2007

About this author

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Children's book author of many wonderful fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including the below following. Meghan's books have won the IRA-CBC Children's Choice, ALA Notable, Kirkus Reviews Reviewer's Choice, Booklist Best Books, NYPL 100 Best Books, SLJ Best Books, and so on. Blah blah blah, what Meghan really wants to do is drive really fast and jump in really long grass until she gets grass stains. She'd prefer to remain child-like because children don't have to pay bills.

The Wall Street Journal described Meghan’s art as “goofy yet somehow dignified.” Meghan is much the same way. By the age of 40 she plans to wear a boa at all times and on all occasions.

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Books by Meghan Mccarthy

Average rating: 3.94 · 643 ratings · 194 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum 3.79 avg rating — 206 ratings — published 2010	My rating:
	Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast 4.07 avg rating — 92 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Astronaut Handbook 4.21 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2008 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Incredible Life of Balto 3.90 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Seabiscuit: The Wonder Horse 3.80 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2008	My rating:
	City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male 4.00 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2007	My rating:
	Strong Man: The Story of Charles Atlas 4.37 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Show Dog 3.90 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2004	My rating:
	Steal Back the Mona Lisa! 4.00 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2006	My rating:
	George Upside Down 3.43 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2003	My rating:

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October 2009, Meghan Mccarthy
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? MM: crazy, fun, funny, sad, creative, busy, productive SS: What is your motto or maxim? MM: work hard, play hard What Readers want to know... SS: How would you describe perfect happine..." ...More

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Meghan is Currently Reading

Meghan gave

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No One Belongs Here More Than You

by Miranda July

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Meghan said: "Great short stories... and check out a reading of one of them on Studio 360's website "

Jan 29, 2008 08:56pm · see review

Meghan is currently reading:

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

by Steven D. Levitt

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Jan 29, 2008 08:56pm

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Meghan's Recent Updates

Meghan is now friends with Libby Koponen
Aug 23, 2011 10:07pm
Meghan gave to: The Secret Plan by Julia Sarcone-Roach	My rating:
Dec 16, 2009 02:15pm
Meghan joined the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest group.
May 11, 2009 07:28pm · see group
Meghan made a comment on Laura's review of Astronaut Handbook "Go ahead and say why you gave it 3 stars. I won't cry. It's a free country! "
Feb 15, 2009 10:55am · see review
Meghan gave to: No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July	My rating:
Great short stories... and check out a reading of one of them on Studio 360's website
Jan 29, 2008 08:56pm · see review
Meghan is currently reading: Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt	My rating:
Jan 29, 2008 08:56pm
Meghan gave to: Pop Surrealism by Kirsten Anderson	My rating:
These people are doing some really great things in the world of art.
Nov 15, 2007 08:57pm · see review
Meghan gave to: In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak	My rating:
If you don't "get" this book then you'll never get me. This book was just like my dreams were as a child.
Nov 15, 2007 08:56pm · see review
Meghan gave to: Scribbles: A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book by Tarō Gomi	My rating:
Yes, this is for kids to color in, but who cares? The thick lines with white inbetween are amazing. The drawings are simple, friendly, and beg to be colored in with a thick pile of paint.
Nov 15, 2007 08:55pm · see review
Meghan gave to: Vernacular Drawings by Seth	My rating:
What I love more than anything is cartoons that have a real feel to them... a past... a history.
Nov 15, 2007 08:53pm · see review