This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Lerner chanse, a new student at cleveland park middle school, finds a worm that magically makes things disappear, and she hopes it will help her fit in, or get revenge, at her hated school. Minerva has been raised by her single mother after her father left them. Life is miserable for sixthgrader lerner chanse at her new school, where the mpooe most powerful ones on earth club ruthlessly rules over the slugs sorry losers. It looks like lerner is destined to be a slug sorry losers under ground until she finds a magical worm that eats printed words instead of dirt. Posted by diane colson get happy minervas heart sank as she opened her mothers gift to her for her. Jan 06, 2020 mary amato wrote get happy, which is probably the funniest book ive ever read, so when i saw guitar notes at the penfield public librarys used book sale i had to snag a copy right away. If you want to check out the playlist of get happy, check them out on mary amato s youtube channel. I enjoyed how the author used misspelled words throughout the book.
Whenever i see anybodykid or adultwith a book in his or her hands, my soul does a little happy. I recently appeared at the childrens literature festival of the ozarks and had the opportunity to meet ya authors roland smith, obert skye, antony john, mary casanova, and heather brewer among many other childrens book authors, all of whom have had books nominated for various. Just know going into the story that thats the case. I wrote the words and music for the six songs that appear in the book. Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, produced onstage, and have won the childrens choice awards in ohio, minnesota, utah, and arizona. Mary amato writes fiction for children, such as the hilarious riot brothers series, but she is also a singersongwriter who performs in the washington d. Mary amato books list of books by author mary amato.
And if the book will be too difficult for grownups, then you write it for. Living at home with an organizationalfocused mom, minerva wants nothing more than to dress in thriftshop finds and own a uke thats ukulele. Mary amato author of fiction for children and young adults. Get happy is about highschool girl minerva just wants to buy a ukulele and play songs while hanging out with her friends. The synopsis lead me to believe it was going to be on par with gayle. Playing for the commandant is a wonderful book with characters that make it a wonder to read. If you are looking for a book that will fill you with happiness, read this book. Its only 256 pages, and the spacing makes it even shorter than that sounds.
Music lovers should definitely check out the covers that jamey geston did for some of the songs in the book. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. I mean, it was, but it feels like a story written for those teens that put the y in ya. The riot brothers snarf attack, underfoodle, and the secret of life. Please note that this ebook is incompatible with kindle ereaders. With a puzzling accompanying card, the birthday gifta silver sea horse necklaceturns out to be a clue to her fathers identity. Get happy 2014 read online free book by mary amato in. Mary amato writes fiction for children, such as the hilarious riot brothers series, but she is also a singersongwriter who performs in the washington, d. In the novel, she learns that her father didnt abandon her like her mother told her, and so she begins to investigate him. An overstuffed tale that will nevertheless wriggle its way into readers affections, starring an outcrowd sixth grader and a tiny, wormlike creature who can make anything vanish by eating the word for it. Though the book explores a heavy, fraught situation, the prose is light and the ending optimistic. A funny, silly new series perfect for fans of dav pilkey and tony abbott. To add to that, we have minervas song lyrics at the end of most chapters, and the last of those 256 pages has those lyrics again, this time with the musical chords.
Hyattsville author mary amato knows what makes kids tick an awardwinning childrens and young adult book author, amato started writing at the age of seven when her mother gave her a journal to keep notes on a family trip. Click hereto see our help pages on reading this ebook on your chosen device. I enjoy ya stories, and get happy was an easy read. Amatos the riot brothers books novel takes the form of a journal that a teacher secretly places in the writers corner of her classroom, encouraging the students who discover it to talk to one. Mary amato is an awardwinning childrens and ya book author, songwriter, and poet who lives in. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Forever young adult a site for ya readers who are a little less y and a bit more a. Other chapter books by mary amato good crooks book two dog gone. I am just kind of imagining someone screaming get happy now at me. Tripp broody loves to play the guitar, but his mom took his guitar away. If you want to check out the playlist of get happy, check them out on mary amatos youtube channel. That day, i rushed to the music store after school, hoping the bearded guy wouldnt be there so i could play my uke, which would have calmed me down. Combining a gentle mix of two creative friends with the pain of not knowing a parent, the insecurity of not being good enough, and just the right amount of romance and silliness, get happy is an easy read that will be enjoyed by young readers of realistic fiction. This book makes you laugh out loud and maybe cry a few happy tears.
See all books authored by mary amato, including guitar notes, and the word eater, and more on. Am i the only one who finds that title a little bit threatening. Mary amato author of fiction for children and young. Salt cover from get happy performed by jamey geston youtube.
Mary amato books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. What she gets instead is a letter from her longlost father asking to reconnect. She even played a song on the ukulele for my husband and i. Playing for the commandant by suzy zail pub writes.
Amato guitar notes delves into contemporary issuesliving with a single parent, searching for an unknown father, finding unexpected romancein this musicbased novel set in the chicago suburbs. I can only hope that guitar notes is half as funny as get happy was, because get happy was truly hilarious. Mary amato has 30 books on goodreads with 26907 ratings. Mary amato wrote get happy, which is probably the funniest book ive ever read, so when i saw guitar notes at the penfield public librarys used book sale i had to snag a copy right away. Fiction life is miserable for sixth grader lerner chanse at her new school, cleveland park middle school, where the mpooe most powerful ones on earth club ruthlessly rules over the slugs.
Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, produced onstage, and nominated for the childrens choice awards in many states. When my mom arrived from work, i tried and failed to think of a way to bring up the subject. The naked mole rat letters 5 out of 5 stars tamato uses a large amount of humor in her writing to make light of difficult situations. In mary amatos get happy, a ukuleleplaying teen tries to reconnect wtih the father who abandoned her before she bought the ukulele. I read the latest issue of the walking dead always good, batman and robin freaking. Get happy did not turn out to be the story i thought it was going to be. Amato skillfully balances minervas angst with plenty of light, fun bits, such as her interactions with hayes and her trips to the music store to visit the ukulele she longs for. Lee get happy por mary amato disponible en rakuten kobo. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Mary amato childrens book author ya young adult fiction novels. The fourth book, quackily ever after, is the grand finale and is being currently offered exclusively as a free audio book from the author in response to the school closures of spring 2020. Get happy by mary amato has her songs in the back of book scholastic brand new get happy by mary amato has her songs in the back of book scholastic brand new. A sweet, fun, emotional read from mary amato author of guitar notes, get happy made mewell, happy. Read get happy by mary amato available from rakuten kobo.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover marys connections. News from me, lucy mcgee by mary amato english paperback book free shipping. Best young adult books with mary amato, author of get happy. Amato guitar notes delves into contemporary issuesliving with a single parent, searching for an unknown father, finding unexpected romancein this musicbased novel set in. I wrote the words and music for the six songs that appear in the book and invited 16yearold jamey geston to perform. I was pulled into the story of 16year old minerva watson.
Get happy ebook by mary amato 9781606845233 rakuten kobo. In this poignant, realistic, contemporary ya, a young songwriter builds a substitute family with her friends in place of the broken family she grew up with. Some readers may be frustrated with the lack of closure. Mary amato is a star of state master and childrens choice lists and returns to the age category of her popular riot brothers chapter book series with this new venture. Amato s the riot brothers books novel takes the form of a journal that a teacher secretly places in the writers corner of her classroom, encouraging the students who discover it to talk to one. Well, i am not a fan of fantasy, but if u r, then u would love it greatly. Mary amato is an awardwinning childrens and ya book author, songwriter, and poet who lives in maryland.
Buy a cheap copy of the word eater book by mary amato. Get happy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nov 16, 2014 best young adult books with mary amato, author of get happy. I recently met the author, mary amato at a bookstore in pennsylvania. Hatchling fips taste for the printed word may be judged unacceptably runtly and weakish by his earthworm clan, but when he munches on an empty thumbtack box, loose. Mary amato is an awardwinning childrens book author, poet, playwright, and songwriter. About the book get happy by mary amato hardcover egmontusa released 10282014 in this poignant, realistic, contemporary ya by a state master list star, perfect for fans of sarah dessen and gayle forman, a young songwriter builds a substitute family with her friends in place of the broken family she grew up with. I recently appeared at the childrens literature festival of the ozarks and had the opportunity to meet ya authors roland smith, obert skye, antony john, mary casanova, and heather brewer among many other childrens book authors, all of whom have had books nominated for various state awards. Mary amato, author of the word eater, on librarything. Without giving too much away, not all secrets are bad ones. Get happy ebook por mary amato 9781606845233 rakuten kobo. She was kinda bratty at first but a very selfaware brat fluent in sarcasm, so reading this book amused me tremendously. The naked molerat letters 2005 read online free book by.
Amato guitar notes delves into contemporary issuesliving with a single parent, searching for an unknown father, finding unexpected. Oct 27, 2014 a sweet, fun, emotional read from mary amato author of guitar notes, get happy made mewell, happy. Mary amato, author of get happy, finds plot solutions on. Nov 19, 2014 get happy is such a sweet book with the right amount of conflict and tension. In this poignant, realistic, contemporary ya by a state master list star. Carolrhoda lab, 2015 sixteenyearold minerva wants a ukulele. Mary amatos tips for keeping a diary reading rockets. Voya journal a poignant tale of a teen attempting to find herself.
She thinks it is hilarious when principals introduce her to students by saying, today, we get to meet a real, live author. News from me, lucy mcgee by mary amato english paperback. When i saw guitar notes on the shelf in the library, i picked it up without a clue what it was about. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. Hatchling fips taste for the printed word may be judged unacceptably runtly and weakish by his earthworm clan, but when he munches on an empty thumbtack box, loose papers suddenly. Get happy is such a sweet book with the right amount of conflict and tension. Carolrhoda lab, 2015 sixteenyearold minerva wants a ukulele for her birthday.
She was kinda bratty at first but a very selfaware brat fluent in sarcasm, so. Find out in the winning third book of the lucy mcgee series. Meanwhile, she and her jocular best friend, fin, land jobs with get happy, a company that provides costumed entertainment for childrens birthday parties. Stream tracks and playlists from mary amato projects on your desktop or mobile device. Mary amato is an awardwinning childrens and ya book author, poet, playwright, and songwriter. The book is full or sorrow and suspense in the worst possible way, but also has hope in the form of the others who work in the commandants home and even his family. The word eater by some author, is a very different book. Amato is releasing several chapters each week, starting april 1, 2020. Its awesome when you finish a book in one sitting and get really absorbed. Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, and produced onstage. Get happy is a novel about a sixteenyearold songwriter. View mary amatos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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