Books with author Marissa Marie

Mira travels around the world―and into the past―in search of her missing mother, visiting the Wonders of the Modern World. Illustrated with line drawings from Mira's very own sketchbook.A new postcard from her time-traveling mother points Mira to the 16th century Rome. But before she can rescue her mom, she must follow the clues left around the city to find Giordano Bruno, a famous thinker and mathematician, who discovered something so shocking that important Italian officials don't want it revealed. All the while avoiding the Watchers―time-traveling police who want Mira back in her own time.It's another whirlwind adventure for Mira, and this time she is determined to bring her mother out of the past.Praise for Mira's Diary: Lost in Paris:"An engrossing, diary-style blend of history, mystery, and time travel."―Publishers Weekly"With an engaging story, accessible history, and a spunky heroine, Mira's Diary is an absorbing, fast-pace adventure."―School Library Journal"Mira's Diary: Lost in Paris is a passionate celebration of honor and integrity...fast paced and compelling."―Karen Cushman, Newberry Medal Winner and New York Times bestselling author

Will Amelia survive her family reunion?When Amelia’s mom announces that the big summer plans are a long-awaited family reunion halfway across the country, she isn’t exactly filled with joy. And then her mom gets a call that Dad is coming with his new wife and he’s bringing his new baby and Amelia will need to babysit. Amelia sees her nightmare become reality before her eyes. How will she survive the longest, biggest, most-fights-ever family reunion?

Amelia stands up for her herself—and against the class bully—in this series favorite.Amelia is not about to let the class bully get the best of her—that’s just not Amelia’s way! But Amelia can’t help feeling defenseless against mean-girl Hilary, who seems to have one nasty thing to say after another. But when Amelia attends camp, she gains the confidence she needs to speak up. In her honest and engaging way, Amelia describes what it is like to get tough and stand up for yourself!

In the third book of this popular time-travel series, Mira navigates her way through World War I–era London, meeting famous suffragists and writers like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Instructed by her time-traveling mother to steal a German spy's briefcase full of secrets and pass on the information to British Intelligence, Mira struggles with whether the changes she has been working for are the right thing to do after all. How much control do we really want of history? When is it best to leave our fate in destiny's hands?

Amelia may not be thrilled about sharing the backseat with her sister—but no family road trip is too long when a best friend visit is the destination!When Amelia and her big sister Cleo share the backseat of the car for a family road trip, there are fights to be had, sights to be seen, and friends to be visited—because at the end of journey, Amelia gets to spend time with her best friend Nadia!

Crush alert! Boys enter the picture in this thirteenth book of the bestselling and perennially popular Amelia series.Amelia can’t believe eighth grade is finally here! She knows this will be the most exciting year yet for her and her best friend, Carly. But a lot of the other girls are thinking about one thing, and one thing only: boys. Amelia has never wanted a boyfriend. Crushes are for the silly girls who are always fixing their hair and thinking about shopping and what to wear next…right? But when a nice boy named Gerald appears in her class, Amelia thinks she might like to go to the school dance with him. It would be fun to have someone to dance with—but can she work up the nerve to ask him? What if he says no? Is the possible reward worth the risk? There’s only one way to find out… Once again, Marissa Moss tells a tale of wisdom gained in the humorous and human way that has earned her millions of loyal readers.

The arrival of the ultra-cool new girl, Maxine, also brings the mysterious appearance of incredibly mean notes in Amelia’s locker in this relatable installment of the bestselling Amelia series.When a new girl Maxine comes to the 6th grade, she seems more like an 8th grader. She’s super stylish and has sushi for lunch, while Amelia has bologna. Then Amelia’s best friend Carly starts hanging with Maxine, and mysterious notes start appearing in Amelia’s locker. Could Maxine be behind them? Amelia tries not to think so but then when Maxine comes between Amelia and Carly—it’s more than Amelia can bear!