Brookdale and Beyond: A Barry Lyga Sampler

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Brookdale and Beyond: A Barry Lyga Sampler

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Welcome to the Barry Lyga Sampler! In this e-book, you'll find excerpts from four of Barry's young adult novels, collectively referred to as the "Brookdale books," since they share a common setting in the fictional town of Brookdale, Maryland. Each excerpt here features a short introduction by Barry, as well as a snippet of an interview about the book. We've also included some free short stories. And as a special treat for you, those who have downloaded this sampler, we are proud to present the first chapter of Mangaman, Barry's first graphic novel, with art by the illustrious Colleen Doran! We hope you enjoy this look at Barry's work. To buy any of the novels (including Mangaman), visit your local bookstore or favorite online bookseller. Visit Barry online at www.barrylyga.com, www.facebook.com/barrylyga, and www.twitter.com/barrylyga.

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Pages 144
Language Eng
Publisher Harcourt Brace and Company
Published January 1, 2011
ISBN 16467519
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Barry Lyga writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Barry Lyga lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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