Background
Bennett Madison was born in 1981 in Washington, District of Columbia, and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland.
( "There are three and only three rules for shoplifting,"...)
"There are three and only three rules for shoplifting," Francie instructed me. From the very first day Val meets the outrageously blond Francie, she realizes that Francie has the gutsy courage and determination Val has always envied. But Francie sees something in Val too—something that Val's never noticed. "You've got that sneaky thing about you," she says. "I bet you have a dark past." And just like that, the blonde and the brunette become partners in crime. Thanks to Francie, Val is suddenly taking risks, taking charge, and taking what she deserves. But as the stakes get higher, Francie and Val find themselves more and more tangled in a thrilling web of love, lies, and shoplifting. Soon it becomes clear that the darkest secrets have yet to be discovered. . . .
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(Lulu Dark is the anti-Nancy—a chic, tough-talking city gi...)
Lulu Dark is the anti-Nancy—a chic, tough-talking city girl who never meant to get involved in a mystery. But when her favorite purse is stolen during a Many Handsomes concert, Lulu knows she has to get it back. After all, it was one of a kind—and the lead singer’s phone number was stashed inside! Lulu dives deep into the fray along with her friends Daisy and Charlie, and discovers a twisted mystery involving a rock star, a rich socialite, a loony landlord, and a serious case of mistaken identity.
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( September Girls is a stunning coming-of-age novel about...)
September Girls is a stunning coming-of-age novel about first loves, oblivious parents, sibling rivalries—and mermaids. This imaginative and painfully honest book garnered five starred reviews, including one from ALA Booklist that proclaimed it "a rare and lovely novel, deserving of attention from discriminating readers." Whisked away by his father to an unusual beach town in the Outer Banks, Sam finds himself having the summer vacation most guys dream of. He's surrounded by beautiful blonde girls, and, better yet, they all seem inexplicably attracted to him. But there's definitely something strange about the Girls. They only wear flats because heels make their feet bleed. They never go swimming in the water. And they all want something from him. Sam falls for one of the Girls, DeeDee, and begins an unexpected summer romance. But as they get closer, she pulls away without explanation. Sam knows that if he is going to win her back, he'll have to learn the Girls' secret. Bennett Madison, critically acclaimed author of The Blonde of the Joke, brings a mix of lyrical writing, psychologically complex characters, and sardonic humor to this young adult novel. September Girls is perfect for fans of the irreverent wit of Ned Vizzini and the seductive magic of fairy tales retold.
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Bennett Madison was born in 1981 in Washington, District of Columbia, and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland.
He was educated at Montgomery Blair High School and attended Sarah Lawrence College.
Madison"s first book, I Hate Valentine’s Day, a light polemic against Valentine’s Day, was published in 2004. He moved to Brooklyn, New York shortly thereafter and began work on several novels. He has published two additional books— and —about a teenage girl detective, Lulu Dark.
In 2009 HarperTeen published his third novel, The Blonde of the Joke.
HarperTeen published September Girls in 2013. Madison has described himself as being "an open and enthusiastic gay.".
( September Girls is a stunning coming-of-age novel about...)
(Lulu Dark is the anti-Nancy—a chic, tough-talking city gi...)
( "There are three and only three rules for shoplifting,"...)