Family Ties
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   But as more and more relatives come to stay, things spiral out of control. Tying the knot has Kevin tied up in knots in this laugh-out-loud story.
   âWhen it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.ââBooklist
   â[Paulsen is] one of the best-loved writers alive.ââThe New York Times
Praise for Family Ties
âKevin seems to truly have his heart in the right place as he tries to bring order to the disparate parts [of his family] and restore some missing familial affection.ââKirkus Reviews
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âThe Spencers may not be a conventionally perfect family, but by the end of the novel it is clear that, despite their oddball antics, they are a loving one. Fans of the series and new readers will enjoy this offering.ââSchool Library Journal
â[A] goofy, rollicking ride.ââThe Bulletin of the Center for Childrenâs Books
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Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor Books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the ALA for his lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Among his Random House books are Road Trip (written with his son, Jim Paulsen); Vote; Crush; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Paintings from the Cave; Woods Runner; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy; Lawn Boy Returns; Notes from the Dog; Mudshark; The Legend of Bass Reeves; The Amazing Life of Birds; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day; How Angel Peterson Got His Name; Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books; The Beet Fields; Soldierâs Heart; Brianâs Return, Brianâs Winter, and Brianâs Hunt (companions to Hatchet); Father Water, Mother Woods; and five books about Francis Tucketâs adventures in the Old West. Gary Paulsen has also published fiction and nonfiction for adults. He divides his time between his home in Alaska, his ranch in New Mexico, and his sailboat on the Pacific Ocean. You can visit him on the Web at GaryPaulsen.com.
   Gary Paulsen is also available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact the Random House Speakers Bureau at [email protected].
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