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Alysa Wishingrad

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New York, NY

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@agwishingrad

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Children's, Fantasy, Fiction

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April 2011

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Alysa Wishingrad writes fantastical stories for young readers, tales that ask; is the truth really true? Her favorite stories are those that meld the historical with the fantastic, and that find ways to shine a light on both the things that divide and unite us all.

She is the author of Between Monsters and Marvels and The Verdigris Pawn, which was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.

Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley with her family and two demanding rescue dogs, who are either monsters or marvels, depending on the day.

You can find her at www.alysawishingrad.com
Twitter at @awishingrad
Instagram at @alysawishingradwrites.
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	The Verdigris Pawn 4.23 avg rating — 550 ratings — published 2021 — 9 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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The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)

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Whale Fall

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The Oresteia: Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers; The Eumenides

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Just in time for The World Cup comes this exciting mystery/adventure/celebration of soccer from the imagination of Sylvia Liu! After three soccer-loving friends set out to win a scavenger hunt created by their favorite player, they find themselves in ...more
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If only I still had littles at home! This warm, wonderful, and all-around delicious picture book delights in every way. From the first page, we're pulled into a warm and loving kitchen for the weekly bread-making. While we follow along through each s ...more
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Pack your bags and get ready for a fantastic adventure in Victor Pineiro's THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS! Pineiro's latest bursts with mythical creatures, humor, and love. The story offers up a tender look at love for Puerto Rico, its culture, the peo ...more
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Spooky, sweet, and spunky, SPIRIT SERVICE is pure haunted delight. Brimming with charm, warmth, and small-town secrets, the first book in this new series offers chills and thrills with cozy Babysitter's Club meets Ghostbusters vibes. Themes of grief ...more
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