A shy middle schooler named Maya struggles with fitting in and finding her voice, especially when dealing with a school bully.
Author
Mary Amato
9 books in the catalog
Mary Amato has 9 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly middle grade, friendship and realistic fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 2004 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–15, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young girl named Lily discovers a skunk and learns about its habits. The story focuses on nature and observation.
A girl and her dog embark on a series of adventures and mysteries in their small town.
When a beloved pet monkey goes missing, two young detectives, Lily and Tom, follow a trail of clues through their town to find him.
A teenage girl named Melody finds solace and connection through playing her guitar and writing songs.
A young girl named Clara raises a chick that hatches from a mysterious egg.
A middle schooler tries to balance her passion for writing with the pressures of popularity.
A young girl named Maya is encouraged to express herself and her thoughts by writing in a special, interactive book.
Two siblings, Barnaby and Penelope, go on a bizarre adventure to find the Secret of Life.
Know another book by Mary Amato?
Add more books by Mary Amato
Search the wider catalog and request a review — we'll score it for parents.
Search & add a book