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Maura Jortner

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Maura Jortner grew up in NH but now lives in TX with her family and Shiloh, her cat, who can do tricks.

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Maura Jortner I am currently working on a YA time-travel book called STOPPING TIME.
Maura Jortner My inspiration almost always comes when I'm in the car. (I know, I know... least convenient place for it.) I'll be driving to pick up my daughters aft…moreMy inspiration almost always comes when I'm in the car. (I know, I know... least convenient place for it.) I'll be driving to pick up my daughters after school and BAM. An entire plot will pop in my head. So... I'll do what most writers would do. I pull over and take notes and then keep dreaming through the details while I drive.(less)
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Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

April Genevieve Tucholke has a wonderful sense of voice, place, and character. I was drawn in right away. Three characters narrate the story, and each has a distinctive way of speaking. Each character, too, is interesting. Tucholke shows us much about them right off–from Poppy cutting off a rival girl’s hair, to Midnight crying after having sex, to Wink believing in Tarot cards. Her choice of plac

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Published on April 24, 2018 06:19

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102 Days of Lying About Lauren by Maura Jortner
"A glorious book about friendship trust and family. LOVED IT!"
102 Days of Lying About Lauren by Maura Jortner
"Juvy lit has been my favorite reading material for the last 65 years. Middle school novels can be so uncomplicated, yet so profound. Maura Jortner’s novel about a 12 year old homeless girl named Mouse surviving alone in a theme park is delightful. Th" Read more of this review »
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