Marcella Garber, M.A.
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I am a nonfiction writer, editor, and novelist with more than 15 years of experience. I hold bachelor's degrees in Psychology and English and a master's degree in History, and I have worked in academic and medical settings. I'm passionate about learning and research and love to geek out about books.
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Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
In Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the title character comes to grips with his identity as a demigod (the child of the Greek god Poseidon and a human woman) and... -
Answered a Question in Wonder
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Answered a Question in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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Answered a Question in Restart
I'd start an analysis of Restart with the book's themes. Through Chase Ambrose's eyes, we see that who you used to be doesn't have to be who you always are. His past bullying behavior shapes how... -
Answered a Question in Refugee
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