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Caroline Bliss Larsen

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Caroline Bliss Larsen is a children’s book author and full-time editor. She earned a bachelor’s in English language from Brigham Young University, with minors in editing and literature. She is a coauthor in the Marvin’s Monster Diary / ST4 Mindfulness Books for Kids series, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Originally an East Coast girl, Caroline lives in Utah with her game-designer husband. To clear her head of words from time to time, she likes to Irish dance, play games, and snuggle her nieces, nephew, husband, and delightfully clingy cat. Find Caroline online at carolineblisslarsen.com.

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	Marvin's Monster Diary 2 + Lyssa! ADHD Emotion Explosion (But I Triumph, Big Time) (Monster Diaries, #2) by Raun Melmed, Caroline Bliss Larsen (Goodreads Author), Arief Kriembonga (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 30 ratings — 4 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
	Marvin's Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends (But I Get By, Big Time) (Monster Diaries, #3) by Raun Melmed, Caroline Bliss Larsen (Goodreads Author), Arief Kriembonga (Illustrations) 4.78 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully (But We Stand Up, Big Time) (Monster Diaries, #4) by Raun Melmed, Caroline Bliss Larsen (Goodreads Author), Arief Kriembonga (Illustrations) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — 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
	Marvin's Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues by Raun Melmed, Caroline Bliss Larsen (Goodreads Author), Arief Kriembonga (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 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

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[PRESS RELEASE] Team captain Marvin loses his game: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues is here!

SANGER, Calif., September 2023—Get ready for an exciting adventure with Marvin in the latest installment of the beloved Marvin’s Monster Diary series! Marvin’s Monster Diary 5: ADHD Self-Esteem Blues is set to captivate young readers once again with its humorous and relatable narrative, providing a valuable lesson in self-esteem, resilience, and the power of self-discovery.

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The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1)

by Richard Osman

bookshelves: adult-fiction, mystery-thriller, 2020-release, currently-reading, audiobook, contemporary

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Pilot's Shadows

by Hannah Melville (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading, 2025-release, books-i-own, fantasy, mental-health, self-esteem, self-published, utah-author, ya

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

by Shel Silverstein

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