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Kelly Milner Halls

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born

December 06, 1957 in Amarillo, TX, The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.kellymilnerhalls.com

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genre

Nonfiction, Young Adult, Children's Books

influences

Chris Crutcher, Terry Davis and so many others it's impossible to list...more

member since

October 2007

About this author

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Kelly Milner Halls specializes in high interest, well researched nonfiction for young readers. Her books include TALES OF THE CRYPTIDS, SAVING THE BAGHDAD ZOO, IN SEARCH OF SASQUATCH and ALIEN INVESTIGATION. But she is also an avid YA fan and loves realistic fiction including GIRL MEETS BOY, the anthology she edited for Chronicle (January 2012). Her first short story is in that anthology. She hopes it won't be her last. When she's not writing or doing school visits, she works for her friend and mentor Chris Crutcher in Spokane.

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Average rating: 3.78 · 496 ratings · 170 reviews · 31 distinct works

	Girl Meets Boy: Because There Are Two Sides to Every Story by Kelly Milner Halls (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Chris Crutcher, Rebecca Fjelland Davis 3.16 avg rating — 177 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist by Kelly Milner Halls (Goodreads Author), Rick Spears, Roxyanne Young 3.89 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2006	My rating:
	Saving the Baghdad Zoo: A True Story of Hope and Heroes by Kelly Milner Halls (Goodreads Author), Major William Sumner, William Sumner 4.20 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Albino Animals 4.26 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2004 — 2 editions	My rating:
	In Search of Sasquatch 4.00 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Mysteries of the Mummy Kids 4.12 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2007	My rating:
	Dinosaur Parade: A Spectacle of Prehistoric Proportions by Kelly Milner Halls (Goodreads Author), Rick C. Spears (Illustrator) 3.86 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2008	My rating:
	I Bought a Baby Chicken 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2000	My rating:
	Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens by Kelly Milner Halls (Goodreads Author), Rick C. Spears 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2012	My rating:
	Dinosaur Mummies: Beyond Bare-Bone Fossils 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2003	My rating:

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The Fault in Our Stars

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The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1)

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The Fire (Witch & Wizard, #3)

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Apr 27, 2012 12:15pm
Kelly liked Paul Hankins's review of Alien Investigation: " Kelly Milner Halls has written an accessible non-fiction text which delicately balances speculation, research, anecdote, and cultural reference. ALIEN INVESTIGATION has plenty of "what-if" factor that will invite younger readers to consider though... " Read more of this review »
Feb 04, 2012 11:09am · see review
Kelly liked Deanna's review of In Search of Sasquatch: " Interesting and engaging non-fiction. This book examines evidence (scientific and anecdotal) ove rthe years and compiles it into this one slick volume. A glossary and a healthy "Learn More About It" section. Made me want to add plaster of paris to... " Read more of this review »
Jan 11, 2012 07:16am · see review
Kelly liked Ruth's review of In Search of Sasquatch: " I have paged through this beautifully illustrated and facinating NF children's title at least once a day since it arrived. I read tidbits here and there as that's the way I read NF, which I think is how many kids do as well. Eventually I've read a... " Read more of this review »
Jan 11, 2012 07:14am · see review
Kelly is currently reading: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green	My rating:
Jan 11, 2012 07:10am
Kelly gave to: Leo the Snow Leopard by Craig Hatkoff	My rating:
An absolutely lovely,moving nonfiction photo essay for younger readers, on my "best" list for young reluctant readers. A wise purchase for any library -- public, school or home. Loved this one.
Dec 01, 2011 01:21pm · see review
Kelly gave to: Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann Downer	My rating:
Nov 30, 2011 01:52pm
Kelly marked as to-read: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr	My rating:
Nov 29, 2011 02:26pm
Kelly gave to: Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Nov 29, 2011 02:25pm
Kelly made a comment on her review of Jane Eyre "YAY! That makes me so happy. "
Nov 28, 2011 05:54pm · see review