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ELLIE McDOODLE: HAVE PEN, WILL TRAVEL
ELLIE McDOODLE: NEW KID IN SCHOOL
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Ruth McNally Barshaw, life-long writer and artist,
has worked in the advertising field, illustrated for
newspapers, and won numerous essay-writing contests.
She lives in Lansing, Michigan, with her family.
The Ellie McDoodle books are her first books for
young readers. See her work at http://ruthexpress.com

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ELLIE McDOODLE: HAVE PEN, WILL TRAVEL
Publication date: May 1, 2007
Ages 8 to 12
ISBN-10: 1-58234-745-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-58234-745-5
176 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 "
Hardcover :: $11.95
Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books
http://www.bloomsburyusa.com

The First Book
Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel

One girl. One sketchbook. One week of camping
with the world's most annoying relatives!

Ellie McDougal (better known to her friends as McDoodle) is
being held prisoner . . . by her aunt, uncle, three annoying
cousins, and baby brother, Ben-Ben.
Sentenced to a camping trip with them while her parents are
out of town, Ellie is absolutely, positively determined to hate
every single minute of it.
Thank goodness she at least has her sketch journal in which to
record all of the excruciating (and, ahem, funny) details.
But how will Ellie keep her journal from falling into Er-ick the
Enemy's hands?
And what will happen if -- inconceivable! -- she actually starts
having fun?
Part graphic novel, part confessional journal, part wilderness
survival guide, Ellie's story is a treat for young campers,
vacationers, or any kid looking to curl up with a great
summer read.
Paperback edition issued May 2008

ELLIE McDOODLE: NEW KID IN SCHOOL
Publication date: July 1, 2008
Ages 8 to 12
ISBN-10: 1599902389
ISBN-13: 978-1599902388
188 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 "
Hardcover :: $12.99
Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books
http://www.bloomsburyusa.com

The Second Book
Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School

Moving to a new house? Bad.
Being the new kid? Worse!

When Ellie's family moves to a new town, she's sure
she won't fit in. Nobody else likes to read as much
as she does, the other kids at school play "new kid Bingo"
behind her back, and even the teachers can't seem to
remember her name. But when the students need
someone to help them rally against long lunch lines
(and bad food), Ellie is on the case.
And with shorter lines and better food in sight, can
friendship be far behind? For any kid who's ever felt like
an outsider looking in, Ellie's journal captures the
frustration, the nervousness, and yes, the occasional
happy surprises of making a fresh start.