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Margot E. Finke

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A child with dyslexia and another who was a reluctant reader. I determ ...more

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Margot Finke is an Aussie transplant who writes mid-grade adventure fiction and rhyming picture books. For many years she has lived happily in Oregon. Gardening, travel, and reading fill in the cracks between writing. Her husband is very supportive, and their three children are now grown and doing very well. Seven wonderful grandchildren round out her life.

Margot has 12 published books, with several more due for publication later this year. She didn't begin serious writing until the day their youngest left for college. This late start drives her writing, and pushes her to work at it every day.

Margot said, "I really envy those who began young, and managed to slip into writing mode between kid fights, diaper changes, household disasters, and ...more

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	Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind by Margot E. Finke (Goodreads Author), K.C. Snider (Illustrator) 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2010	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
	Horatio Humble Beats the Big D by Margot E. Finke (Goodreads Author), Ellen Gurak (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Taconi & Claude: Double Trouble 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Rattlesnake Jam 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2008 — 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
	Down Under Calling: Grandma Rose Spins a Web by Margot E. Finke (Goodreads Author), Agy Wilson (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013 — 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
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	Mama Grizzly Bear by Margot E. Finke (Goodreads Author), Gloria Swan (Illustrations) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2006 — 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
	Kangaroo Clues it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2004 — 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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	Humdinger Hummers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2005	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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Cold as Hell (Haven's Rock #3)

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Jun 07, 2013 04:50PM

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Hello Margot,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
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Apr 03, 2013 12:02PM

A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Margot. It may interest you that one of my books: Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark-Se...

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message 1: by Margot

Jan 18, 2013 04:56PM

I need HELP with Goodreads. I confess to being confused by all the posts I get from people I don't know. I have added all my books, and listed others I have read. I am well known as a writer of books for kids - rhyming picture books and adventures for young teens.

However, no one has reviewed any of mine. Do I have to read yours before you read mine? What am I doing wrong? Reading and reviewing lots of books is a full time job to do well. I do not have the time to read lots of books. With macular-degeneration, I must save my sight for writing my own books. Everyone says how terrific Goodreads is. Can someone set me straight - pretty please?

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