Literature Awards: Mark Twain Award Nominees 2003-2004
These sites are about the Mark Twain Award nominees for 2003-2004. Includes biographies for the authors, plus some book excerpts and reviews. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the 2002-2003 Mark Twain Award Nominees.
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Mark Twain Award Nominees 2003-2004
Here is a list of the books up for the Mark Twain Award. Includes a short description of each book.
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Avi
This site is all about Avi and his books. Also includes a description of his nominated books, "Don't You Know There's a War On" and "The Good Dog." NOTE: The site includes a moderated discussion board.
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Scholastic: Ann M. Martin
This site is about Ann M. Martin, the nominated author of "Belle Teal." Click on "Books" for a link to an excerpt from "Belle Teal."
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Linda Sue Park
Author Linda Sue Park's official site has a books section with an excerpt and quiz on "Single Shard."
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Scholastic: Linda Sue Park
This is a biography of author Linda Sue Park. Click on "Interview Transcript" to read her thoughts on her award-nominated book, "Single Shard."
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About Paul Zindel
Read about the author of "Gadget."
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Scholastic: Andrew Clements
This is a biography of author Andrew Clements. Click on "Interview Transcript" to read his thoughts on his award-nominated book, "School Story."
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Explore the Books of Adrian Fogelin
This is the official site for author Adrian Fogelin. Click on "For Readers" for information about "Anna Casey's Place in the World."
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Touching Spirit Bear
Here are questions to go along with each chapter of the book. Click on "Next Page" to view the questions.
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Talk it Up: "Parsifal's Page" by Gerald Morris
Here are some discussion topics for this nominated book. NOTE: Includes a link to a site with banner ads.
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Deborah Wiles: Children's Book Author
Here is the official site for Deborah Wiles. There is a link to information and a reading group guide on her book "Love, Ruby Lavender."
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Amy MacDonald, Children's Book Author
This is author Amy MacDonald's official site. Click on "No More Nasty" to read about this book and see some activity suggestions.
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eThemes Resource: Mark Twain Award Nominees 2002-2003
These sites are about the Mark Twain Award nominees for 2002-2003. Includes biographies on the authors and information about their books, plus some book reviews. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the 2003-2004 nominees.
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