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May B. Blurb: Karen Cushman

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Heroes come in all sizes, and my newest hero is a pint-sized girl named Mavis Elizabeth Betterly, called May B.  Armed with only her book, a broom, and a lot of sheer grit, May B. faces the terrors of school, winter, and the west Kansas prairie.  Caroline Starr Rose tells May’s story in simple, moving verse that captures the joy of family, the gloomy isolation of a dirt soddy, and the determination of one scared but indomitable young person.  May B. is a girl you’ll be proud to know.  Give her a big hug from me.

– Newbery Award-winning author, Karen Cushman

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Comments

  1. Natalie Aguirre says

    July 8, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Wow! That’s so awesome. I’m so excited for you.

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  2. Sean Casey says

    July 8, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Also proud to know May’s author!

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  3. Anna Staniszewski says

    July 8, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Amazing! Have I mentioned how excited I am to read this book? 🙂

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  4. Michelle says

    July 8, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Oh my goodness! Karen Cushman is one of my go-to authors for historical fiction. Congratulations!

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  5. Caroline Starr Rose says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I’ve taught Karen Cushman’s books in three different schools, so to have her read and love my book was HUGE. It’s still unreal.

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  6. Valerie Geary says

    July 8, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Every time I read these blurbs I just want to start chanting: “May B! May B! May B!”

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  7. Caroline Starr Rose says

    July 8, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Valerie, you’re the best.

    Sean, right back at ya! xo

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  8. The Pen and Ink Blog says

    July 8, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Congratulations Caroline.

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  9. Heidi Willis says

    July 8, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    HOLY COW!!! That’s awesome!!! Congrats!

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  10. Liesl says

    July 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Wowsers, that’s got to feel good. I’m getting more and more excited to read May B!

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  11. Elana Johnson says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Holy brown cows, C! That’s amazing! I can’t wait to read your book!

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  12. Solvang Sherrie says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Dude! You have gotten some amazing blurbs but omigosh — Karen Cushman?! Wow!

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  13. Tess says

    July 11, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    *faints*

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  14. Kiki Hamilton says

    July 11, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    That so awesome Caroline!! Congrats!!

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  15. Marissa Burt says

    July 12, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Wowowow! What a great blurb! And I’m so excited to meet May B. 😉

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  16. Marissa Burt says

    July 12, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Wowowow! What a great blurb! And I’m so excited to meet May B. 😉

    Reply

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