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by Kathryn Holliston Ortiz (Author)
All Calliope wants is to be normal. The problem is, she is anything but. With a quick wit, an extraordinary appearance, and an intense imagination, Calliope cant help but draw attention to herself. Join this young and brilliant platypus as she thinks upchallenge your vocabulary, dare to ask questions, and discover that what makes you exceptional is exactly what makes you wonderful.
Author Biography
Kate earned her masters degree in English language and literature from the University of Arizona in 2003. She teaches writing and literature at the college level and has written multiple courses on topics ranging from writing, to critical thinking, to science fiction. She also has a background in microbiology, immunology, and histology, thanks to her generous and brilliant parents. Kate lives in Tucson with her incredible husband and their five incredibly creative children, who love hiking, cycling, writing, painting, drawing, and crafting.
