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| "Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress" received the 2008 Lupine Honor Award |
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Maria is an author of young adult novels as well as a freelance writer and essayist. Her first novel, Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress (Knopf, 2008) was selected by the American Library Association as one of the Best Books for Young Adults 2009, and received the 2009 Maine Literary Award for Childrens Literature from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance as well as a Lupine Honor Award from the Maine Library Association. Brett was a Spring 2008 Association of Booksellers for Children New Voices Pick, and has been included in the list of nominees for the 2009-2010 Maine Student Book Award.
Maria's new book, Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best, will also be published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. She lives with her husband, two teenage children, and their Australian Shepherd, in Brunswick, Maine.
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Praise for Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress
"[A] hilarious coming-of-age story." Parade
"Forceful and heartwarming, this coming-of-age story examines what happens when old friends are outgrown and loved ones are no longer there to lean on." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
" ... poignant and honest. ... Padian's fully-developed characters and ear for teenage voices make this a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone in a crowd." School Library Journal
"Brett is an extremely likeable teen dealing with a crazy middle school year. ... Debut author Padian has something for everyone in this book." Teens Read Too, Gold Star Review
" ... a really great 'feel good' book that you also need a box of Kleenex nearby when you read." Dr. Ruth Clark, "Madchatter"
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| "Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress" will be available in paperback October 2009. Click here to order "Brett" in hardcover. |
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