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Pamela Lowell

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About Me

"Ever since my mother left me, I've never been good at good-byes..."I am the author of a new young adult novel called RETURNABLE GIRL. It's the story of a teen in foster care who must choose between the woman who wants to adopt her and the mother who abandoned her---amidst the bullying cliques of middle school.
Visit my website at www.pamelalowell.com
REVIEWS
BookList 2006 "Readers will be moved by the story of anger and distrust in a harsh world, and the temptation to give up the best in yourself to fit in." ––Hazel Rochman
VOYA 2007 "Lowell...offers a debut novel that rings true. Anger, grief, confusion, rebellion, and finally resolution, acceptance, and love are clearly portrayed in the character of Ronnie as she matures. With its clear, direct language and an appealing heroine, the book is likely to draw a wide range of teen readers, especially girls."
Children's Literature "Ronnie's character is so real that readers will root for her and hope that she makes the right choices. Her circumstances may have been beyond her control, but she learns that faith in humanity can have a positive influence on the future. This book deals with a variety of sensitive issues that many teenage readers will identify with. It is engaging, upsetting, and uplifting, all at the same time."ALA QUICK PICKS FOR RELUCTANT YOUNG READERS 2006
VOYA TOP SHELF FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL READERS 2006
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKS FOR THE TEEN AGE 2007
MAY is National Foster Care Awareness Month
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My Interests

Walking my dog Harry who is the best dog in the entire world. (You may think your dog is better, but you'd be wrong.) Reading. Reading. Reading. Writing. Going out to eat. Snorkeling (but not in RI) Kayaking. Pretzels. Shoes (Dansko. Born.) My convertible...ahhh summer driving with the top down!

I'd like to meet:

All of my readers! Seriously. You've given me such great feedback. I think you all are fantastic!!! NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT RETURNABLE GIRL...
I loved Returnable Girl because it deals with all the emotions that teenagers have! --Sara
Your book Returnable Girl was amazing i completely loved it. I myself a teen could not stop reading the book. --catalina
I've been an avid reader for a very long time now, but I admit that sometimes it's hard for me to find a book that has that special something about it that makes you wanna read it from cover to cover. This book was "IT" for me. I even loaned it to my little sister so she could read it. My sister rarely reads, but she devoured this book in 3 hours!! That's really saying something. Keep up the great work and thank you for your awesome story that keeps us wanting more.
Thanks! Amber
What I liked about Returnable Girl was how the reader got the chance to see different types of people and their home lives through one perspective. It really gave me the chance to make some interesting observations about home life.
Also, I like how there was a happy ending. :]
--Linda
I cannot pick out one thing in the book...I love the WHOLE thing...Elaine
The suspense and thriller aspect of this novel was awesome as well, my heart was pounding so hard at times...! Overall, I just think this was an awesome book, definitely one that I will read multiple times. I can't wait until I get to read your next book!
--AmberIt was just SO easy to read. I loved the flow and plot was nicely laid out as well! --Michelle

Music:

John Legend is a favorite.

Movies:

Anything I can get at Blockbusters. (I don't go out much) TRANSAMERICA. Little Miss Sunshine. The Departed. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. (Johnnie Depp, Mark Wahlberg in anything.)

Television:

24 I LOVE 24. Heroes. The Wire. American Idol. Dancing with the Stars. Friday Night Lights. The Office (SOOO FUNNY!)I'm in love with Jim (my hubby understands.)Jim, I'll be your Pam. (Only half-kidding) Okay, now it's starting to seem like I watch TV all the time. (I do. Every night.)

Books:

Birds in Fall. It's about a plane crash, and the people who have lost people they love...sounds depressing, I know, but it's beautifully written and a story about coming through trauma to the other side. (Which I love because I'm a theapist.)
Speak. A Hole in My Life. A Wrinkle in Time. To Kill A Mockingbird. Abundance. Cat's Eye. Stone Diaries. The Book Thief. Strong At the Heart.The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. Bird By Bird. Write Away. Daughters of Fortune. So many more! Authors: Amy Tan. Margaret Atwood. Richard Russo. Ann Lamott. Carol Shields. Nancy Werlin.

Heroes:

The kids and families I see in my therapy office, who bare their souls to me every week. I'm so honored to hear their stories and try to walk with them for a little while on their journey.

My Blog

IN TREATMENT

I really really like the new show on HBO called,  IN TREATMENT.  I was prepared to not like it. I was prepared that it would be like much of the media representation of therapists: not ...
Posted by Pamela Lowell on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:58:00 PST

Author fav

Hi, I just got my first (hopefully not last) "Favorite Author" letter from Lily B in Wisconsin. SOOOOOO exciting! Thanks Lily. TTFN Pam
Posted by Pamela Lowell on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:39:00 PST