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Thanks for dropping in. I'm an award-winning author of 70+ science and nature books for young readers of all ages.

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As my latest book, The Monarchs Are Missing, gathers great reviews, my upcoming book, When Plants Attack—a creepy look at the dark side of the plant world—has already been named a Junior Library Guild selection! That book is launching March 1, 2019. The tiny image below (on the left) shows the cool and creepy cover.  See a bigger version of the cover here!

NEW! Coming March 1, 2019

Junior Library Guild selection

Junior Library Guild selection

"An excellent introduction to a familiar scientific puzzle." Kirkus Reviews

NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts

Riverby Award

Maryland Blue Crab Reader Award

★ Kirkus   ★ Booklist