Mary amato has 32 books on goodreads with 27741 ratings. Condition good isbn 10 1606840436 isbn 9781606840436 seller. Mary amato is the author of many acclaimed books for children includinginvisible lines, which was nominated for the california young readers medal and was selected for the missouri truman awards master list. Jul 18, 2014 inspiration and images for invisible lines by mary amato. Invisible lines by mary amato 2011, digest paperback the lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Invisible lines by mary amato and antonio javier caparo. Mary amato has written many acclaimed books for children including invisible lines, which was nominated for the california young readers medal and the. My favorite quote comes from a victorious trevor after a soccer scrimmage. Amato offers an early chapter book sure to entice reluctant readers and leave them laughing. Of that book, the washington poststates, you may come to learn.
Coming from a poor, singleparent family, seventhgrader trevor must rely on his intelligence, artistic ability, quick wit, and soccer prowess to win friends at his new washington, d. Invisible lines by mary amato book cover, description, publication history. Invisible lines by mary amato teen book ratings and. Lets just say theres a postit note on almost every page. So well written that it can be hard to read, emotionally. But amid all that learning of important lessons, there will. An upbeat teen with a talent for drawing and soccer who hails from the wrong side of the tracks learns to bloom where hes planted. Of that book, the washington post states, you may come to learn. This is the third 201112 missouri truman award nominee that i have picked up.
Invisible lines by mary amato the literate mother blog. Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. Though the print is big enough to suggest a much youngeraimed book, it adds to the storys accessibility. Invisible lines really dives into a few topics that most mg novels would shy away from. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you. The book invisible lines by mary amato is a amazing book from start to finish. Sometimes life is so good it feels like youve got joy running inside your veins instead of blood. Books by mary amato authors like mary amato what should i. Questions for discussion trevors mom is always saying, rise above it. May 24, 2011 invisible lines by mary amato 20110524 mary amato on.
They teach their schoolmates to be annoying in order to make money to put in the bank so they can have an excuse to be there to catch a crook. Mary amato, mushrooms, graffiti on shoes, soccer, mycelia,mycelium, antonio caparo. Why did the author choose the title invisible lines. Books select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Mary amato author of fiction for children and young adults. An upbeat teen with a talent for drawing and soccer who. She is also the author of a chapter book series starring the riot brothers, which began with snarf attack, underfoodle, and the secret of life.
Invisible lines surprised and delighted me with its compelling voice, ageappropriate humor, and heartfelt story line. View mary amato s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. No one is better at juggling in soccer, and he knows he can drawhe calls himself the graffiti guy. Trevor us a smart and funny kid who finds himself trying to fit in as the new kid at a new school in mary amato s new book invisible lines. The riot brothers tell all, about which school library journal wrote, move over captain underpants, a couple of new. Invisible lines by mary amato reading guidebook club. Although intended for the target audience of 10 and up, im 16, and i thoroughly enjoyed invisible lines. My 8th grader kept sneaking the book and reading ahead of the family. Just ask trevor, a smart and funny kid who finds himself trying to fit in as the new kid at a new school in mary amatos new book, invisible lines. This is another book that is very deserving of a nomination. But xander, a star in the classroom and on the soccer field, has. Trevors included drawings are both humorous and decent scientific illustrations, which may inspire doodling students to put their talents to crossdisciplinary uses as well. When seventh grader trevor moves to the trashy hedley gardens project with his singleparent mom and younger siblings, he decides its going to be my year.
The literate mother blog archive invisible lines by mary amato. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. This is a true middlegrade winner that deserves to be read by everyone. What should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Nov 04, 2011 invisible lines by mary amato my rating. From the author of the word eater and the molerat letters comes a funny and touching novel of. Invisible lines by mary amato and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mary amato really captured trevors voice in this story, and i felt connected to him. Invisible lines by mary amato is a fastpaced story of one boy and his fight. Mary amato is the author of many acclaimed books for children including invisible lines, which was nominated for the california young readers medal and was selected for the missouri truman awards master list.
Invisible lines by mary amato 2011, digest paperback for. Author mary amato demonstrates how she wrote invisible lines, her new novel for ages 10 and up. Mary amato born january 3, 1961, american playwright. Mary amato, mushrooms, graffiti on shoes, soccer, mycelia,mycelium. Invisible lines is one of the most convincing first person narratives that i have ever read. Carolrhoda books, 2015 a funny and poignant book about a talented and struggling 7th grade boy with grit named trevor whofinds inspiration in the unlikely study of mushrooms. Books by mary amato authors like mary amato what should i read next. Invisible lines 9781606840436 by amato, mary and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Entering a new school in a rich neighborhood, trevor is accidently placed in an advanced science. From beloved author mary amato comes a ya novel of wit and wisdom, both.
Our teacher is a vampire and other not true stories. Download read invisible lines 2009 by mary amato in. Mary amato author of fiction for children and young. Describe several specific challenges that trevor faces and how he uses his own resources to rise above each challenge. Buy a cheap copy of invisible lines book by mary amato. Trevor musgrove comes from a poor family where he has to struggle and fight for everything he has. Ratings language violence sexual content adult themes related books you might like. Invisible lines paperback may 24, 2011 buy online in andorra at. His family has just moved to hedley gardens, a tough housing project its residents call. Inspiration and images for invisible lines by mary amato.
Amato combines soccer, art, and science in a tale that will grab readers on page one. If theres one thing im good at its making people laugh because when im standing up im what you call a standup comedian, and when im sitting down, im just. May 24, 2011 invisible lines by mary amato, 9781606841877, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For trevor musgrove, life isnt always bright and cheerful. Invisible lines by mary amato 2011 from thriftbooks sku. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Best sellers gift ideas prime new releases customer service electronics. Download read invisible lines 2009 by mary amato in pdf.
Stinky and successful by mary amato penguin books australia. This book falls into the genre of realistic fiction, which happens to be my favorite. Mary amato is an american awardwinning childrens and young adult book author, poet, playwright, and songwriter. Lucy mcgee, star on tv by mary amato penguin books australia. Invisible lines by mary amato 20110524 mary amato on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read invisible lines. It was interesting to see trevors reaction to all of these as the story unwound. Mary amato has created a touching and genuine novel thats suitable for all ages. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mary s connections. Mary amato the complete book list in order 26 books 2 series.
Invisible lines by mary amato is a fastpaced story of one boy and his fight to help his family, make his mother proud, and meet the challenges of an accelerated program. One of the issues in the book is trevor doesnt have enough money to be on a. Ive been playing on teams since i was four and now play on a club team so when a book came along that had a soccer player as a protagonist, i was happy to dive in. Jan 10, 2010 invisible lines by mary amato is a fastpaced story of one boy and his fight to help his family, make his mother proud, and meet the challenges of an accelerated program. While she may be best known for her writing, mary is also a cofounder of firefly shadow theater a puppet company now based in princeton, massachusetts, a musician in a group called twopiece. Oct, 2009 invisible lines by mary amato is a fastpaced story of one boy and his fight to help his family, make his mother proud, and meet the challenges of an accelerated program. However an interesting thing about this book in particular is that it includes blemishes of nonfiction, mostly about mushrooms. Trevor musgrove, the storys narrator, is such an accessible, believable, and enjoyable main character. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. If theres one thing im good at its making people laugh because when im standing up im what you. This book falls into the genre of realistic fiction, which happens to be my favorite one. Please see my invisible lines interdisciplinary exploration unit for a complete, printerfriendly teaching and learning guide. Mary amato is the author of many acclaimed books for children including invisible lines, which was nominated for the california young readers medal and was. Books by mary amato authors like mary amato what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
Her books have been translated into foreign languages, optioned for television, produced onstage, and have won the childrens choice awards in ohio, minnesota, utah, and arizona. If theres one thing im good at its making people laugh because when im standing up im. Her debut novel, the word eater, appeared on many state lists, and. On the final edit of a manuscript, my editor writes questions or requests for changes on a postit note and folds it over the page. Amato s mushroom metaphor aptly fits her young hero, who emerges from unpromising surroundings by following his moms advice to rise above it.
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