News!!! The sequel to WHY I LET MY HAIR GROW OUT will be in stores on May 6th, 2008. It's called HOW I FOUND THE PERFECT DRESS, and the cover illustration is just as cool as this one. More details to come soon!
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WHY I LET MY HAIR GROW OUT tells the story of Morgan, a heartbroken Connecticut girl who chops off all her hair in a fit of angst after her boyfriend dumps her on the last day of school. Her frantic parents spring into rescue mode and send her on a "let's-help-Morgan-get- over-it" vacation.
Before you can say ow, my butt hurts,
Morgan is biking her way across Ireland, where a most unusual accident
sends her tumbling back through time to a magic, long-ago word full of
faeries and enchantments. She even meets a hunky warrior-dude named
Fergus who really knows how to treat a girl who's part goddess — guess
who that turns out to be?
I had a great time writing WHY I LET MY HAIR GROW OUT.
So great, in fact, that there will be a sequel. Are there any
leprechauns in Connecticut, you ask? Believe me, Morgan is going to
find out!
WHY I LET MY HAIR GROW OUT was nominated for the ALA’s 2008 Popular Paperbacks list. Here's what some readers and reviewers have said about it:
"[This] is a rockin' book! It includes a dude who is madly in love with a toad and speaks romantic soliloquies to it that are very funny; a talking horse; several extremely hot guys; magical mysteries; a character called Mrs. Boob, and much more that makes me recommend it very extremely highly. – E. Lockhart, author of The Boyfriend List, The Boy Book, Fly On The Wall and the upcoming Dramarama
“This romantic and magical adventure had me cheering and laughing out loud. I can’t wait for the sequel!” – Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras & Broomsticks, Frogs & French Kisses and Spells & Sleeping Bags
"...the perfect mix of real life, romance, and magic." - Wendy Mass, author of the award-winning A Mango-Shaped Space.
“I felt the need to snicker non-stop.”— teen reviewer for Fredericksburg.com
"...an engaging voice and attitude to spare." — BookLoons
"...a perfect book to read while you're waiting for your hair to grow out...I highly recommend it." TOP CHOICE AWARD — Flamingnet
"...a humorous romp that intertwines modern American teen-hood with the rich tradition of Irish mythology, in a refreshing and totally original way." — Mango-Firefly Book Blog
"Of other notable recent reads, I'd like to send a shout-out to Maryrose Wood, whose latest, Why I Let My Hair Grow Out, is a blast. I'd be very surprised if I didn't see this book decorating the totes and towels of many a teenage beachgoer this summer and beyond." — Dawn Emerman, Avenging Sybil blog
"Both the fantasy parts of the story and the real, modern-day parts of Morgan's life are amazing!...I absolutely loved the characters; all of them are very interesting and three-dimensional. This is a funny, smart book that readers are sure to love!" —Jocelyn Pearce, Teens Read Too - GOLD STAR Award and 2007 Hall of Fame selection
“…a fun-filled tale complete with humor, romance, fantasy, and rebellious teenage adventure. Readers are sure to be captivated by Morgan's honest, refreshing spirit”—Readingjunky Book Blog
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