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Hallie Durand

Hallie Durand
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Hallie Durand

Hallie Durand’s favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream drowned in hot-fudge sauce. She grew up in a large, food-loving family much like the one in her books. But unlike Dessert, Hallie had to eat dessert after supper. When she’s not... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. "To thine own self be true." William Shakespeare
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My life in 8 words: "I wish I didn't have to sleep."
No Room for Dessert will be released on July 24, 2012 in Trade Paperback
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Just Desserts will be released on July 24, 2012 in eBook
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No Room for Dessert will be released on July 24, 2012 in eBook
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Dessert First will be released on July 24, 2012 in eBook
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News:
Dessert First has won an award
Jun 25, 2011
News:
Dessert First has won an award
Jun 25, 2011
No Room for Dessert will be released on June 21, 2011 in Hardcover
Jun 21, 2011
No Room for Dessert is now available in Hardcover
Jun 21, 2011
Just Desserts will be released on June 21, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Jun 21, 2011
Just Desserts is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 21, 2011
Just Desserts will be released on July 06, 2010 in Hardcover
Jul 06, 2010
Just Desserts is now available in Hardcover
Jul 06, 2010
Dessert First will be released on May 04, 2010 in Trade Paperback, eBook
May 04, 2010
Dessert First is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
May 04, 2010
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest fear?
Dec 01, 2009

Hallie Durand Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "To thine own self be true." William Shakespeare Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. "Awful" and "Gross" Q. What’s your best quality? A. I always know exactly what size container the leftovers will fit into! I'm serious. And I can do a split. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. Being a mom--that's what brings the joy tears full on. Q. What do you regret most? A. Not having enough time . . . Learn more about Hallie Durand

Authors on the Web

Raleigh News & Observer, November 27, 2011
...of pastels and vivid colors, balance the imagination and safety of his journey into independence.Mitchell's License, Hallie Durand (Candlewick)Mitchell's father has the perfect answer to bedtime difficulties - he gives the 3-year-old a license, he...
Cynsations, October 7, 2011
...Fragments: YA Dystopias Beyond The Hunger Games from CC2K. Note: an annotated bibliography of recommended reads.Chatting with Hallie Durand about No Room for Dessert by Jama Rattigan from Jama's Alphabet Soup. Peek: "...she’s probably quite a lot like...
Jean Little Library, October 4, 2011
...Shea 978-0061998461In the meadow by Yukiko Kato 978-1592701087Melvin and the boy by Lauren Castillo 978-0805089295Mitchell's License by Hallie Durand 978-0763644963Seasons by Anne Crausaz 978-1610670067Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen...
Jean Little Library, October 2, 2011
...Shea 978-0061998461In the meadow by Yukiko Kato 978-1592701087Melvin and the boy by Lauren Castillo 978-0805089295Mitchell's License by Hallie Durand 978-0763644963Seasons by Anne Crausaz 978-1610670067Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen...
Great Kid Books, September 21, 2011
...Penguin Group. For another great book to tap into children's imagination, check out Mitchell's License, by Hallie Durand and Tony Fucile...
Omamas, July 1, 2011
...CAR Kate Feiffer, illustrated by Jules Feiffer   Candlewick Press $16.99, 32 pages   MITCHELL'S LICENSE Hallie Durand, illustrated by Tony Fucile   Candlewick Press $15.99, 32 pages     Sometimes heroes are famous and out of reach. Sometimes they...
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires, June 1, 2011
...Review: "Mitchell's License" by Hallie Durand Share Published by Karen of 3G2S Wednesday, June 1, 2011 M itchell was three years, nine months, and five days old when he got his license. He put his...
Early Nerd Special, May 29, 2011
...impulse grab.  We'll see if I get to it.For Review:No Room for Dessert by Hallie Durand: This looks really cute.  Thanks, Simon & Schuster!Elixir by Hilary Duff: I won this from Angie at Fat Girl, Reading.  Thanks Angie!...