Get Happy, by Mary Amato | Book Giveaway

The Children’s Book Review | November 16, 2014

Enter to win a hardcover copy of Get Happy, by Mary Amato.

One (1) winner receives:

• A hardcover copy of Get Happy, by Mary Amato.

Age Range: 12+

Hardcover: 256 pages

Giveaway begins November 16, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends December 15, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

About  Get Happy

Publisher’s Synopsis: In this poignant, realistic, contemporary YA by a state master list star, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Gayle Forman, a young songwriter builds a substitute family with her friends in place of the broken family she grew up with.

Minerva has been raised by her single mother after her father left them both. On her 17th birthday, she is shocked to discover that he has been trying to keep in touch, but her mother has been sabotaging his attempts. Furious at her mom, she begins to investigate her dad, a famous marine biologist, only to discover that he has a new family, including a beloved, and perfect, stepdaughter–a girl Minerva already knows and despises.

As she makes her way, trying to build her performing and songwriting career, her jealousy takes over and threatens to derail her life completely. It is only through the efforts of her best friend, Fin, and the introduction of Hayes, a new young man in her life, that she is able to see clearly who she is and who makes up her family.

Ages 12+ | Publisher: EgmontUSA | October 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-1606845226

About the Author

Mary Amato is an award-winning children’s book author, songwriter, musician, puppeteer, and poet. She writes for children of all ages, and is beginning to focus on YA. Her first YA novel was Guitar Notes. Mary lives with her family outside Washington, DC, where she also performs regularly, singing and playing her own songs. Mary is a popular speaker and runs numerous workshops for teachers and students, including many on all aspects of creative writing, even songwriting. The author lives in Silver Spring, MD. You can visit her online at   https://www.thrumsociety.com/.

Read Mary Amato’s article on The Children’s Book Review: Best Young Adult Books with Mary Amato, Author of Get Happy

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• This book giveaway is open to participants in the US and Canada only.
• Giveaway begins November 16, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends December 15, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST, when all entries must be received. No purchase necessary. See official rules for details. View our privacy policy.
• Name, e-mail address and physical address of the winner will be shared with the sponsor for the purpose of giveaway fulfillment only.

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