M.J. Auch is the award-winning author of "Guitar Boy", "One-Handed Catch", "Ashes of Roses" and numerous other books for young readers. Books were a part of M.J. s life from an early age; her mother was a second grade teacher who always made sure there were plenty of books in the house. M.J. now lives on a small farm in upstate NY with her husband and co-illustrator, Herm, and their two dogs, Sophie and Zeke.
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The honest and compelling story of a young girl's newfound independence, from her entrance into a new country to her frightening involvement in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911. My heart filled with fear and hope at the same time. I had... SEE MORE