Book Birthday: MARTY McGUIRE by Kate Messner & Brian Floca

This was one of the first books I ever sold, waaaay back when. I am not gonna lie - it was not always the smoothest of journeys to bookdom. Three editors and three years later, there were times when I truly did not know what would become of little Marty. But she has a PERFECT illustrator in Brian Floca, and a WONDERFUL home at Scholastic, and everyone there is treating her like a princess - muddy shoes and all. :-)  She's out in stores a week early... and I'm so excited to introduce you to her!


MARTY McGUIRE by Kate Messner (Scholastic)

Marty McGuire would much rather spend recess pretending to be a scientist like Jane Goodall than dressing up as a floofy pink ballerina.  When her third grade puts on a play and Marty is cast as the reluctant princess lead, she realizes that there are some things a lot scarier than a wild gorilla.  But after a special lesson in the art of improvisation, Marty comes up with her OWN plan to IMPROVE the play... with semi-disastrous results. But in the end, Marty's one-of-a-kind performance makes for an unforgettable show. Maybe Marty CAN live happily ever after, after all!

Marty has a unforgettable comic voice, perfect for 7-10 year olds, and Brian Floca's illustrations are a joy. (If you've only seen the ARC, you must look at the finished book - it is gorgeous!)

Kirkus says: "Believable and endearing characters in a realistic elementary-school setting will be just the thing for fans of Clementine and Ramona."

Simultaneous hardcover-paperback launch. Further adventures of Marty will come early next year, with MARTY McGUIRE DIGS WORMS.

Check out the first few chapters on audio!

Buy the Paperback! or the Hardcover!
 
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