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Donna M. McDine

Goodreads Author

Born

Bronx, The United States

Website

http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com

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Genre

Children's, Historical Fiction

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October 2008

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Multi award-winning children’s author, Donna McDine’s creative side had laid dormant for many years until her desire to write sparked in 2007. With six children’s picture books to her credit:

• Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books

• Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters (Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention & The Story Monster Approved 2015 Award);

• Sandy Grave (Purple Dragonfly 2014 Award First Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved and Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014);

• Powder Monkey (Purple Dragonfly 2015 Award First Place Historical Fiction and Story Monster Approved 2014);

• Hockey Agony (Purple Dragonfly 2015 Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6 & Older and New England Book Fest ...more

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Average rating: 4.54 · 98 ratings · 88 reviews · 6 distinct works

	The Golden Pathway by Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author), K.C. Snider (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Dee and Deb Off They Go- Kindergarten First Day Jitters by Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author), Jack Foster III (Illustrations) 4.58 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2015 — 2 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
	A Sandy Grave by Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author), Julie Hammond (Illustrations) 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Powder Monkey by Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author), K.C. Snider (Illustrations) 4.13 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Hockey Agony by Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author), Julie Hammond (Illustrations) 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Angel's Forever Home by Rita Gigante, Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante, Donna M. McDine (Goodreads Author) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2019	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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Dee and Deb Off They Kindergarten First Day Jitters Make New Friends at LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Warwick, NY

Thrilled and over the moon excited that Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters continue to make new friends wherever they go. Today they connected with their newest young reader at the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Warwick, NY!

Visit today and explore the children's section and select a self-care item for yourself within the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe. So much to choose from and

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Donna M. McDine wrote a new blog post Dee and Deb Off They Kindergarten First Day Jitters Make New Friends at LightClub Curiosity Shoppe, Warwick, NY Thrilled and over the moon excited that Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters continue to make new friends wherever they go. Today t Read more of this blog post »
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Donna McDine has read Loving What’s Next: What You Want Can Be Yours Now! by Dr. Michelle Barr	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
In her transformative book, "Loving What's Next," Michelle Barr serves as an invaluable guide for anyone eager to uncover their authentic life. Right from the first page, the narrative envelops you in a sense of personal coaching, encouraging readers ...more
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Donna McDine rated a book it was amazing The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse by Antonio Pagliarulo (Goodreads Author)	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
In "The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse," Antonio Pagliarulo weaves an enlightening narrative that transcends cultures and generations. His exploration of the Evil Eye is rich with true anecdotes, offering a profound glim ...more
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Donna McDine has read Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing by Kelly L. Campbell	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
Transformative Journey Leading to Healing From the onset I was immersed into the author’s writing style and openness to her own healing journey. As I dived deep into the question prompts a realization like none other flowed forth of what has occurred ...more
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Donna McDine is now following Kelly L. Campbell Author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership throug...
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