Introduction to Mary Casanova
Mary Casanova is a children's author who is also from Minnesota. She was the Featured Author at my school this year. I'm making this lens (my first!) with my mom, Squidooer WhitePineLane, to tell you about Mary Casanova and her books.
Featured Author: Mary Casanova's Visit to My School
In October, Mary Casanova came to my school for our book fair. When she came she talked about how she got ideas for her books. She said that it helps her to go to the place based on where her book is about. For example, for the Jess book, she actually went to Belize. She got to see fire ants and even got bitten by them!Here are some of her writing ideas: If you can't think of anything to write, just start writing. It's a good idea to always have a quiet place to write.
We were able to order books signed by her, and we had a contest, too. Some of us entered our names and the winner got an American Girl Jess doll, that Mary Casanova actually signed on the foot!
It was very exciting to have her there, and I could tell that everyone was anxious to have her there.
The Different Books of Mary Casanova
Mary Casanova writes many different kinds of books. She has written two books for American Girl Company, including Jess, who was the American Girl of the Year for 2006. She also has a series of dog mysteries called Dog Watch. And she writes children's books about her native northern Minnesota. Poll
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Mary Casanova's American Girl Books on Amazon
Jess (American Girl Today)
Jess goes with her parents on a trip to Belize, without her older brother and sister. Her parents are archiologists (that means they dig up ancient stuff from under the ground). While she's there, she meets a new friend named Sarita. They have lots of adventures, including sleeping in a cave, kayaking and playing soccer. I recommend this book because it is funny, interesting and realistic.
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Cecile: Gates of Gold (Girls of Many Lands)
Cecile lives in France in the time of King Louis the Fourteenth. She comes to live at the court of Versailles (that she has always dreamed of). Cecile meets new friends, including humans and dogs. She loves to do things at Court such as sled racing and going to balls. But she learns that maybe Court wasn't as great as she thought it would be.
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Mary's Dog Watch Series on Amazon
Danger at Snow Hill (Dog Watch)
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Extreme Stunt Dogs (Dog Watch)
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The Turtle-Hatching Mystery (Dog Watch)
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Trouble in Pembrook (Dog Watch)
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Dog-napped! (Dog Watch)
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One of the American Girl books she wrote
The Author's "Northern Minnesota" Books on Amazon
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Some Dog!
Release Date: 02/20/2007
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Other Books by Mary Casanova on Amazon
Stealing Thunder
Release Date: 09/18/2000
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Riot
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Link List
- Mary Casanova's Website
- The author's website. Tells about her books, her school visits, and her news.
- American Girl
- The American Girl site: The Girl of the Year book for 2006 is written by Mary Casanova
- American Girl Info on Squidoo
- A fun Squidoo lens that tells about Jess, American Girl of the Year 2006.
- Northern Minnesota: Explore the Iron Range and the Arrowhead with Your Kids
- A fun Squidoo Lens about family-friendly things to do in the author's native northern Minnesota.
- Children's Literature: Mary Casanova
- Mary Casanova Mary Casanova says that she always wanted to write, but it wasn't until she participated in a workshop under the direction of Marion Dane Bauer that she was truly inspired. The year was 1989 and she determined that she would give herself ten years to see if she c
Guestbook
Tell me what you like about Mary Casanova or how you like my lens!
Olas wrote
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Posted July 10, 2007
WhitePineLane wrote...
Nice job on your first lens, Peaches! I can't wait to see what you do next!
Posted November 25, 2006
