Name: Amanda Marrone
Biographical Information: Amanda Marrone grew up on Long Island where she spent her time reading, drawing, watching insects, and suffering from an overactive imagination. She earned a B.A. in education at SUNY Cortland and taught fifth and sixth grade in New Hampshire. She now lives in Connecticut with her husband, children and two dogs. Her new three book Magic Repair Shop series for 8-12 year olds is out, as well as her latest book for teens, Slayed, about a reluctant vampire hunter being blackmailed by a washed-up child star to show her the ins and outs of killing vampires.
Featured Book: The Multiplying Menace. Twelve year old Maggie Malloy had a secret—her wishes can come true. But her deep down secret wish is to find someone just like her. Maggie’s wish seems like it’s finally come true when she moves and discovers an old magic repair shop. There, she learns how to repair cauldrons, break disfiguring hexes, and mend magic hats that won’t stop duplicating rabbits. But Maggie is in more trouble than she bargained for when evil magician, Milo the Magnificent, comets to town with his deadly magic act. Can Maggie stop Milo before it’s too late?
Other Titles:
The Shape-Shifter’s Curse
The Master of Mirrors
Slayed
Devoured
Revealers
Uninvited
Age Group of Materials published: Elementary
Honors:
ALA Popular Paperback (Uninvited)
Nominated as an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
Teensreadtoo gold star for excellence (The Multiplying Menace)