Gennifer Choldenko, author portrait
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Gennifer Choldenko

Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven children’s books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period; and Al Capone Shines My Shoes.
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Orphan Eleven
One-Third Nerd
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Chasing Secrets
Al Capone Does My Homework
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

Books

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Orphan Eleven
One-Third Nerd
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve
Chasing Secrets
Al Capone Does My Homework
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
Al Capone Does My Shirts
Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

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