Question: When does a middle grade historical novel become a Halloween book?
Answer: When the author agrees to dress up as her main character because she can't resist Burlington's Church St. Marketplace Halloween Celebration. Spitfire is about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to fight in a Revolutionary War naval battle on Lake Champlain. That means...you guessed it... On Church St. this Saturday, I'll be an author, disguised as an 18th century girl, disguised as an 18th century boy. Here's the official blurb...
Saturday, October 27, 1:00: Join children's author Kate Messner for a trip back in time to the American Revolution on Lake Champlain at Borders Books and Music, 2nd floor. Kate portrays Abigail Smith, the main character in her middle grade novel SPITFIRE, who disguises herself as a boy to fight in the battle of Valcour Island. Participatory activities for kids are based on the book. A book signing will follow the event.
If you're leaf-peeping in Vermont this weekend, please stop by and say hello!
On Tuesday, October 30, I'll be at the North Country Teacher Resource Center Educator Showcase at Plattsburgh State from 4:30-6:00, with five other fun author/illustrator people. (At this one, I'll just be regular Kate...)
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By: Kate Messner,
on 10/24/2007
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By: Kate Messner,
on 10/24/2007
Blog: Kate's Book Blog (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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