Summary
What would it be like if a girl suddenly found herself in Julie's world--sunny San Francisco in the 1970s? How would she feel with lots of changes happening at once, and what could she do to make things change for the better? In this book, readers can join Julie on an adventure where they can challenge the boys to a basketball contest, or spend a day at the beach and rescue a baby sea otter. Their journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns they choose, as they select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.
Megan McDonald was born February 28, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She grew up in the 1960s the youngest of five girls - which later became the inspiration of the Sister's Club. She attended Oberlin College and received a B.A. in English, then she went on to receive a Library Science degree at Pittsburgh University in 1986. Before becoming a full-time writer, McDonald had a variety of jobs working in libraries, bookstores, museums, and even as a park ranger.She was children's librarian, working at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Public Library and Adams Memorial Library in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She has received various awards for her storytelling including a Judy Blume Contemporary Fiction Award, a Children's Choice Book award, and a Keystone State Award among others. McDonald has also written many picture books for younger children and continues to write. Her most recent work was the "Julie Albright" series of books for the American public. She currently resides in Sebastopol, California with her husband and pets.
(Bowker Author Biography)