Todd Strasser





Todd Strasser

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May 05, 1950

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Todd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 young-adult and middle grade novels and novelizations, some written under the pen names Morton Rue and T.S.Rue


Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.

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Young people often ask who inspired you to become a writer, or influenced you early in your so-called career. You are always reluctant to tell them that Bob Dylan was a tremendous influence (not just on you, but on much of your generation, as well as on several generations to follow). Your reluctance stems from the feeling that the Bob Dylan young people think of today is not the same person yo... read more »
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Average rating: 3.69 · 16,247 ratings · 2,496 reviews · 162 distinct works · Similar authors
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October 2009, Todd Strasser
" What Readers want to know... SS: What’s your greatest flaw? TS: My children SS: What’s your best quality? TS: My children SS: If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? TS: John Doe SS: What trait is most noticeable about you?..." ...More

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“There's more to life then living, so hold on.”
Todd Strasser

“The story you are about to read is a work of fiction. Nothing - and everything - about it is real.”
Todd Strasser

“fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, shame on me.”
Todd Strasser, Count Your Blessings

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