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Miss E. Paperback – May 9, 2016

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After moving to California with her parents in 1967 and saying goodbye to her father as he leaves for Vietnam, Bets tries to settle into a small town routine. It doesn't take long before the town's most mysterious resident pushes Bets to reconsider how she feels about her mother, the war that has taken her father far away, and her own role in the events that show up in newspaper headlines and flash across her TV screen. "The characters unfold beautifully. They are complex, intriguing, and most of all, real." ~ Sarah Milne, English teacher, Kilmer Middle School, Fairfax County, Virginia.

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"First-time author Herberger creates an engaging story as he adroitly weaves history and mystery into a coming-of-age tale. Relationships, feminism, civil protest, and respect are among the themes highlighted, though they aren't explored too deeply. Even so, readers are likely to draw connections between current events and the political climate depicted in the book, and they'll enjoy the unexpected revelation regarding Miss E.'s identity early on. It's a polished debut with an inspiring protagonist."

- Publishers Weekly

A poignant tale with its share of fast-paced action inspired by historical events... Herberger provides readers an inspiring young heroine... immediately endearing and appealing to readers as an intelligent, mature, and determined young student.

- The BookLife Prize

Miss E. is beautifully written, and the plot is brilliant... highly recommended.

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About the Author

As an education specialist, father of two, and a former middle school English teacher, Brian Herberger is immersed in the world of young adult fiction. In his debut novel, Herberger builds on his knowledge of this genre, drawing on themes that have piqued the interest of his students for more than a decade as they too come of age. He draws on childhood memories of flying with his father and combines them with his love of history to create a story that is exciting, meaningful and fun.

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Publisher : Bublish, Incorporated (May 9, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0997487542
ISBN-13 : 978-0997487541
Reading age : 13 - 17 years
Lexile measure : 1020L
Item Weight : 9.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.58 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,384,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #524 in Teen & Young Adult Military Historical Fiction
- #597 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
- #2,271 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction

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Chris Davis

Charming and engaging

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016

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I have to start out by saying that I’m not normally a fan of modern historical fiction. However, Miss E sucked me in right from the beginning and kept me eagerly turning pages until the end.

As a middle school teacher, Bets feels like a very real teenage girl struggling to find herself. She is torn between the expectations of the people in the small town she’s moved to and being true to herself and what she believes in – a struggle many girls today will be able to identify with.
Despite the title, Bets is the central character of the story, which makes it that much more compelling. Instead of spending the entire story trying to find out who Miss E is, we find out relatively early, which enables the story to move forward, showing how Bets grows and changes as a person.

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christina a greer

This book takes flight!

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017

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Author, Brian Herberger, takes the reader on a fantastic journey in his first novel, Miss E. Bets, our main character, is navigating through her high school years while facing the challenge of being the 'new girl' each time her father gets stationed in a different area of the country. Although the story is set in the era of the Vietnam War, Bets and the emotional issues she faces with her mother could easily take place in present day. Mr. Herberger has captured his characters' voices so impeccably, that readers will be convinced they have stepped back in time and are witnessing a true friendship unfold between Bets and the allusive, Miss E. The Haight-Ashbury chapter is wrought with emotion and readers get to experience first-hand what it must have felt like growing up during such a tumultuous and controversial time. Readers will find it hard to put this down - the book takes "flight" and transports its audience to quite a surprising place in history. As a middle school teacher, this is definitely a book I will be recommending to my students!
As an avid reader, I gravitate toward books with great voice. Brian has created such a memorable character in Miss E. I'm sure historians will agree that she seems to come alive within the pages of this book! Well done!

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Melissa G Wilson

Finally! A Different Kind of Young Adult Book. An Exceptional Book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016

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Brian starts this wonderful book with exceptional writing and then takes your imagination "flying" with a very unique and captivating story. Once you get into this book you can't put it down.

I highly recommend this book to parents of younger children, young adults and also children at heart whatever your age. You will find yourself charmed by the rich characters in this book. It's also a story of powerful values, a story that you can return to, again and again, to reconnect with these timeless characters. I hope there will be more books coming out soon by Brian as he has a true gift for writing and taking you into his enchanting world of dreamers and dreams.

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Deirdre Fagan

Herberger has written a compelling first novel. I don't ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016

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Herberger has written a compelling first novel. I don't typically read young adult fiction, but the cover and title drew me in, and once I met Bets and Miss E., I couldn't stop turning the pages. The characters are carefully and vividly drawn and will stay with the reader long after the book closes. Carefully weaving together the facts of history with his fiction, Herberger tells a moving and inspirational tale that is as exciting as it is informative. The book is categorized as young adult fiction, and as a college teacher of future teachers, I can't help but imagine how well Miss E. would lend itself to various student projects. Young readers will surely be eager to investigate more about the era and Miss E after reading, but this adult reader just wants to hang out with Bets and Miss E. again. I'm hoping the ending implies that I will.

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Emma Smith

New coming-of-age classic weaving American history with personal growth, with a great female heroine

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016

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Beautifully written young adult novel about a young teenage girl discovering her internal resources and the nature of family along with learning about American history and current events. The heroine is a very likable girl called Bets whose dad is away serving in the Vietnam war, leaving Bets in the care of her emotionally distant mother in a town new to the family. By means of her trusty bike and her initiative, Bets discovers the identity of the town recluse, a mysterious woman who figures in American history. The story also weaves in an evolution of Bets's awareness about the different perspectives on the war, and her growing sense of her own beliefs in the face of a turbulent time in both her life and the nation's. The writing is engaging, the tone is appropriate for young teenagers (not too mature, not too juvenile), the message is great, and the sense of discovery very rewarding. I have three nieces who I know will love this book.

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hoffmama99

A great young adult fiction book - and not a single mention of vampires, werewolves, or zombies!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016

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Miss E. is a delightful work of young adult historical fiction that smoothly blends teenage coming-of-age struggles with social activism and feminism in a very accessible way. Brian Herberger's debut book is a fanciful "what if" story of one of the great mysteries of the twentieth century - and so much more. The book contains strong multi-generational female characters and presents a compelling story of personal agency and the importance of engagement in social issues. The characters are enjoyable and there is a certain sense of loss at the end of the book because their story has come to an end.

As an added bonus, Mr. Herberger also developed a character who is an exemplar educator who uses problem based inquiry and active learning strategies to activate his students' interest and sharpen their critical thinking abilities. Although the main character is 15 years old, the book is appropriate for middle school and up.

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L. Tully

Take off with Miss E and Bets in this charming story

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017

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This was a creative and interesting story. After reading heartbreaking story after story about WWII, it was an interesting change to read about the Vietnam war; it was such a different and controversial war for the US.

Bets is a strong character who grows to learn more about herself with the help of amazing mentors: Miss E. (a mysterious old lady who lives on the outskirts of town), Mr. Flynn (a teacher trying to reach his students in unconventional ways), and her mother (with whom she struggles to connect in her father's absence). Creative and engaging, all the characters grow and learn in this charming original story.

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