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Lynn E. Hazen

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Born

San Francisco, The United States

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http://www.LynnHazen.com

Genre

Children's Books, Literature & Fiction, Young Adult

Member Since

May 2008

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Lynn E. Hazen writes books filled with humor, heart and hope. SHIFTY, her young adult novel, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a realistic story that resonates. Smart writing and an engaging narrative keep the story fresh, while an interesting plot will keep readers turning the pages.”

SHIFTY was chosen for VOYA’s Top Shelf Fiction, as a CCBC Choice, and as a Smithsonian Notable.

Lynn’s books for younger readers include: two young chapter books, Cinder Rabbit and The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail, Mermaid Mary Margaret (middle grade novel), hailed "a winner" by Kirkus Reviews; and Buzz Bumble to the Rescue (a picture book).

Lynn earned an M.F.A. in Writing For Children and Young Adults at Vermont College, and an M.A. in Education at San Fra ...more

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Feeling frustrated about the long wait times to hear back from editors? Why wait endlessly for an editor��s rejection when you can write your very own? That��s what I did in this write-yourself-a-rejection ��assignment.�� (My critique group often gives unique assignments such as this to get creative and let off steam.)
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	Shifty 3.94 avg rating — 136 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail by Lynn E. Hazen (Goodreads Author), Doug Cushman (Illustrator) 3.66 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Cinder Rabbit by Lynn E. Hazen (Goodreads Author), Elyse Pastel (Illustrator) 3.78 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Buzz Bumble to the Rescue 3.68 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Mermaid Mary Margaret 3.88 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Buzz Bumble To The Rescue by Lynn E. Hazen (2006-08-01) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Buzz Bumble to the Rescue! by Lynn E. Hazen (2005-06-06) by Lynn E. Hazen (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Mermaid Mary Margaret by Lynn E. Hazen (2004-06-12) by Lynn E. Hazen (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Buzz Bumble to the Rescue Book and Audiocassette Tape Set by Buzz Bumble, Lynn E. Hazen (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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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Brooklyn Bridge

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Shooting the Moon

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