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Florida
For six weeks she lived in a cabin on the beach, working on a new novel. Even though it was February, she swam every day. The Flordians thought she was crazy, but if you're from Maine, any water feels warm if it's over 32 degrees!
Denmark, Ho!
Aunt Mattie & Uncle Philbert's Website
Yes, the irascible eccentrics from the books No More Nice, No More Nasty, and Too Much Flapdoodle have their own website!
Their great-nephews Simon and Parker have created a space where readers and teachers can experience and download their own versions of Aunt Mattie and Uncle Philbert's "Un-Lessons" for use at home or in the classroom.
VISIT their Website.
Too Much Flapdoodle
The third book in the No More Nice, No More Nasty series has been released!
In Too Much Flapdoodle, Simon's spoiled cousin Parker decides he'd rather spend the summer with his flakey Great Aunt and Uncle than at some dumb computer camp. But once he gets there he discovers he can't get any of his favorite toys to work: he's in a cell phone, video-game, Internet black hole. He doesn't have time to sulk, however, because someone is trying to force his Great Uncle Philbert to sell his farm, Aunt Mattie mysteriously disappears, and Parker has to come to the rescue.
Parker's Blog
The star of Too Much Flapdoodle has something more to say! Visit Parker's Blog to hear what he really thought of his summer on Aunt Mattie and Uncle Philbert's farm.
VISIT Parker's Blog
You'll Flip!!
No More Nice is back again! Now BOTH No More Nice and No More Nasty are available in a "2-in-1 flip book." Those of you who missed No More Nice the first time around will now have a chance to see Simon as he meets his decidedly loopy Aunt Matilda and Uncle Philbert for the very first time. And those of you who have been waiting for Nasty to come out in paperback, your wait is over, too! What could be...nicer? Find out more...No More Nice, No More Nasty.
I hope there will be something for everyone in this site - kids, teachers, and parents.
For kids and parents, there is background information on me and each of my books, telling how I came to write them. And Writing Tips for kids who like to write. A Frequently Asked Questions section is designed for kids and parents who want to publish their work. And an all-new Manuscript Critique service is offered for adult writers who want individual help with a story they are working on.
Teachers will find a Classroom Activities link on each of my book pages, as well as a slew of games and activities related to the "No More" books here. These activities were created by me (or by teachers for use with my books and passed on to me. If you have created similar activities, please email them to me - I'd be happy to post them on the site.) And there's ample information about school visits, how to arrange them, and my touring schedule; more detailed biographical information; and I've just added a few Good Links to other resources for teachers, writers, and students.
-- Amy
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