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Marissa Moss

Marissa Moss
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Marissa Moss

Marissa Moss is the bestselling creator of the perennially popular Amelia series as well as the Daphne’s Daily Disasters series. She lives in Berkeley, California.

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. I feel lucky that I get paid for what I love to do most -- write and draw. That seems like happiness to me!
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My life in 8 words: "Reading, Writing, Drawing!"
The Fake Friend! will be released on July 10, 2012 in eBook
Jul 10, 2012
The Fake Friend! is now available in eBook
Jul 10, 2012
Amelia's Are-We-There-Yet Longest Ever Car Trip will be released on May 01, 2012 in eBook
May 01, 2012
May 01, 2012
Amelia's Guide to Babysitting will be released on May 01, 2012 in eBook
May 01, 2012
Amelia's Guide to Babysitting is now available in eBook
May 01, 2012
Vote 4 Amelia will be released on May 01, 2012 in eBook
May 01, 2012
Vote 4 Amelia is now available in eBook
May 01, 2012
Amelia's Boy Survival Guide will be released on March 06, 2012 in eBook
Mar 06, 2012
Amelia's Boy Survival Guide is now available in eBook
Mar 06, 2012
Amelia's Bully Survival Guide will be released on January 03, 2012 in eBook
Jan 03, 2012
Amelia's Bully Survival Guide is now available in eBook
Jan 03, 2012
Amelia Writes Again will be released on January 03, 2012 in eBook
Jan 03, 2012
Amelia Writes Again is now available in eBook
Jan 03, 2012
The Name Game! will be released on December 07, 2011 in eBook
Dec 07, 2011
The Name Game! is now available in eBook
Dec 07, 2011

Marissa Moss Revealed

Marissa Moss Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I can't imagine being anyone except myself. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. I'm not sure it's great, but I'd say getting published. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. I'm lucky enough to be doing it! Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. I'd have to go with a great Shakespearean villain, someone like Iago or Shylock. Learn more about Marissa Moss

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YubaNet, May 14, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer, Alfred A. Knopf FIRST FICTION Mariah K. Young: Masha'allah and Other Stories, Heydey Press YOUNG ADULT Marissa Moss: A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero, Amulet Books If you are an author or...
TheDay.com, May 12, 2013
..."Max Disaster #3: Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution" written and illustrated by Marissa Moss, Candlewick, 54 pages Read aloud: age 8 to 12 Read yourself: age 8, 9 and older Max's parents are scientists, and Max plans on being a...
Reading Eagle, May 12, 2013
...at many public libraries. "Max Disaster #3: Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution" written and illustrated by Marissa Moss, Candlewick, 54 pages. Read aloud: age 8 - 12. Read yourself: age 8 - 9 and older. Max's parents are scientists, and...
Port Huron Times-Herald, May 11, 2013
...at many public libraries. Max Disaster #3: Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution written and illustrated by Marissa Moss, Candlewick, 54 pages Read aloud: age 812. Read yourself: age 89 and older. Maxs parents are scientists, and Max plans...
Elmira Independent, May 9, 2013
...Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris, By Marissa Moss, 210 pages. @ SPL: J FIC Moss The first book in a new series by Marissa Moss, Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris, could be described as “mystery meets...
Inside Bay Area, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal.Advertisement...
The Valley Sentinel, April 15, 2013
...Morgan Matson A Soldier’s Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero by: Marissa Moss Who Could That Be at This Hour? All the Wrong Questions, Book One by: Lemony Snicket JUVENILE
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Elmira Independent, May 9, 2013
...Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris, By Marissa Moss, 210 pages. @ SPL: J FIC Moss The first book in a new series by Marissa Moss, Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris, could be described as “mystery meets...
Oakland Tribune, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal.Advertisement...
Contra Costa Times, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal.Advertisement...
Marin Independent Journal, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal...
San Jose Mercury News, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal.Advertisement...
Inside Bay Area, May 6, 2013
...Bloch-Bauer," nonfiction silver medal. Mariah K. Young: "Masha'allah and Other Stories," first fiction silver medal. Marissa Moss, "A Soldier's Secret: The Incredible True Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero," young adult silver medal.Advertisement...
PublishersWeekly.com, May 2, 2013
...Jeremy Holmes, second in the middle-grade series about siblings Abigail and John Templeton. Creston Books, founded by author Marissa Moss, is making its BEA debut and will have finished copies (at the PGW booth) of How to Be Human: The Diary of an...