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Biography

Kate Messner is a New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty books for kids. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, The Whale’s Tale and the Otter’s Side of the Story, and Axolotl-Ella; novels like All the Answers, Breakout, and The Trouble with Heroes; graphic novels like Camp Monster; and the Wildlife Rescue chapter books. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and the Ranger in Time historical adventures. She lives on Lake Champlain and spends her free time hiking, kayaking, and listening to way too many Broadway cast recordings. www.katemessner.com @KateMessner

Awards

Commended of the Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award Honor Book
Commended of the Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee 2013-2014

Reading Guide

Wake Up Missing

teacher guide

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Reading Guide

The Seventh Wish

educators guide

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Reading Guide

Sugar and Ice

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Reading Guide

Chirp

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Eye of the Storm

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Reading Guide

Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.

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Reading Guide

Keep the Ghost Light On

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