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Matt Phelan

Matt Phelan

Matt Phelan's black-and-white illustrations first appeared in The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney. His picture books include The New Girl...and Me and Two of a Kind, both written by Jacqui Robbins. Matt lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lucky Breaks will be released on May 18, 2010 in Trade Paperback
about 12 hours ago
Two of a Kind is now available in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
Two of a Kind will be released on July 07, 2009 in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
Two of a Kind is now available in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Lucky Breaks
May 28, 2009
Lucky Breaks is now available in Hardcover
Mar 10, 2009
Lucky Breaks will be released on March 10, 2009 in Hardcover
Mar 10, 2009
Lucky Breaks is now available in Hardcover
Mar 10, 2009
Lucky Breaks will be released on March 10, 2009 in
Mar 10, 2009
Lucky Breaks is now available in
Mar 10, 2009
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Mar 06, 2009
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in Trade Paperback
Dec 30, 2008
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
Two of a Kind will be released on July 07, 2009 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on December 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Lucky Breaks will be released on March 10, 2009 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
Lucky Breaks is now available in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
Lucky Breaks will be released on November 10, 2008 in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
Lucky Breaks is now available in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs will be released on June 30, 2008 in
Jun 30, 2008
Jun 30, 2008
A Box Full of Kittens will be released on June 05, 2007 in Hardcover
Jun 05, 2007
A Box Full of Kittens is now available in Hardcover
Jun 05, 2007
A Box Full of Kittens will be released on June 05, 2007 in
Jun 05, 2007
A Box Full of Kittens is now available in
Jun 05, 2007
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on March 20, 2007 in eBook
Mar 20, 2007
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in eBook
Mar 20, 2007
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on March 20, 2007 in
Mar 20, 2007
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in
Mar 20, 2007
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs will be released on February 27, 2007 in Trade Paperback
Feb 27, 2007
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs is now available in Trade Paperback
Feb 27, 2007
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs will be released on February 27, 2007 in
Feb 27, 2007
Feb 27, 2007
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on November 07, 2006 in Hardcover
Nov 07, 2006
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in Hardcover
Nov 07, 2006
The Higher Power of Lucky will be released on November 07, 2006 in
Nov 07, 2006
The Higher Power of Lucky is now available in
Nov 07, 2006
The New Girl . . . and Me will be released on June 20, 2006 in Hardcover
Jun 20, 2006
The New Girl . . . and Me is now available in Hardcover
Jun 20, 2006
The New Girl . . . and Me will be released on June 20, 2006 in
Jun 20, 2006
The New Girl . . . and Me is now available in
Jun 20, 2006
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs will be released on June 21, 2005 in Hardcover
Jun 21, 2005
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs is now available in Hardcover
Jun 21, 2005
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs will be released on June 21, 2005 in
Jun 21, 2005
Jun 21, 2005
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Higher Power of Lucky has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Higher Power of Lucky
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

Authors on the Web

Raleigh News & Observer, September 20, 2009
...and create the links between each panel and the page as a whole.' Certainly this is true of Matt Phelan's 'The Storm in the Barn' (Candlewick, ages 9 and up). The hero is 11-year-old Jack, whose Kansas farming family is victimized by the Dust Storms of...
Springfield Sun, September 10, 2009
...While interviewing for a copyrighter position, Matt Phelan did not respond with the obvious but rather answered the inquiry with something that surprised even him: ?children?s book illustrator.? Although successful in obtaining the copyrighter...
Ann Arbor News, August 30, 2009
...on local activities for families at . Photo of by Sonya Sones 'Two of a Kind' cover art by Matt Phelan Tags: , , , , More Info: web site AADL web site Your Voice Sponsored Links Featured Stories 8/ 8/ 8/ 8/ 8/ Packard Health will open westside Ann Arbor...
KansasCity.com, August 2, 2009
...an encouraging nod to kids who believe in themselves. Lucky Breaks, written by Susan Patron with illustrations by Matt Phelan (ages 9-12; Atheneum Books for Young Readers; $16.99). At least Newbery Award-winning author Patron waits until Page 44 of this...
TheStar.com.my, July 2, 2009
...they embark on a cosmic journey to save Earth from imminent destruction. Lucky Breaks Author: Susan Patron Illustrator: Matt Phelan Publisher: Ginee Seo Books, 192 pages LUCKY is 11 and ready for excitement and adventure. But her hometown, Hard Pan is as...
Blogcritics.org, May 19, 2009
...of fun. A great graphic novel for your favorite coast-dwelling young boy. The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan The Storm in the Barn is a deeply engrosing, cinematic tale from the dust bowl of America. The book tells the story of a boy who confronts a...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...headstrong heroine whose family owns a fondue restaurant. (7-10) Lucky Breaks ($16.99) by Susan Patron, illus. by Matt Phelan. Lucky has more adventures in this sequel to the Newbery-winning The Higher Power of Lucky. (8-12) The Kind of Friends We Used...
Port Huron Times-Herald, January 21, 2009
...is available at many public libraries. 'The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs' by Betty G. Birney, illustrated by Matt Phelan, Atheneum, 211 pages. Read aloud: 7 and older Read yourself: 8 and older Young Eben longs to see the Seven Wonders of the...
Reading Eagle, January 17, 2009
...is available at many public libraries. 'The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs' by Betty G. Birney, illustrated by Matt Phelan, Atheneum, 211 pages. Read aloud: age 7 - 8 and older. Read yourself: age 8 - 9 and older. Young Eben longs to see the Seven...
100 Scope Notes, September 30, 2009
...The Storm in the Barn By Matt Phelan Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763636180 $24.99 Grades 5-7 In Stores *Recommended* Also reviewed by A Fuse #8 Production , Becky’s Book Reviews , educating alice . Find this book at your...
Becky's Book Reviews, September 3, 2009
...father was well done as well. So I'd definitely recommend this one. Shelf Elf's interview with Matt Phelan . Shelf Elf's review of The Storm in the Barn . Amanda's review of Storm in the Barn . © Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews...
Becky's Book Reviews, August 25, 2009
...Anthony Trollope Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Fancy Pants by Cathy Marie Hake The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan and my current library loot . The Immortal Fire by Anne Ursu Currently a little slow-going. I don't know why the pace of this one reads...
Shelf Elf: read, write, rave., August 3, 2009
...I’m honored to have the amazingly talented Matt Phelan visiting Shelf Elf today for an interview about his upcoming graphic novel, The Storm in the Barn. His book is already snapping up many glowing reviews all around the...
, June 10, 2009
...Tony Lee and Sam Hart, 9780763643997, Candlewick Press* SMILE, Raina Telgemeier, 9780545-13205-3, Scholastic* The Storm in the Barn, Matt Phelan, 9780-7636-3618-0, Candlewick Press* Tegumi Bachi: Letter Bee, Hiroyuki Asada, VIZ MediaTeen* Black Jack Vol....
readerbuzz, May 23, 2009
...Brat. GN: Great heroine; great family tale. BN: A bit girly. Spinelli, Eileen. Where I Live. Illustrated by Matt Phelan. GN: Readable; poetry format is fun and light. BN: Writing a tale in poems can be tiring to read. Kerley, Barbara. What To Do About...