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Beth Fantaskey

b. 1965

American author of children's and young adult fiction

Science fiction writer
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About Beth Fantaskey

Born 1965. Beth Fantaskey is an American science fiction writer.

Beth Fantaskey is an American author of children's and young adult fiction.

She attended Shippensburg where she earned an English degree. She has a Ph.D. in media history from Penn State.

Her debut novel, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side, sold over 45,000 copies in its first few months of publication.

She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She teaches at Susquehanna University. and Buzz Kill received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly.

Selected works

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side. Harcourt, 2009. Jekel Loves Hyde. Harcourt, 2010. Jessica Rules the Dark Side. Harcourt, 2012. Buzz Kill. HMH Books, 2014. Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter. HMH Books, 2016.

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Important facts

Born
1965, Montoursville
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Science fiction writer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Beth Fantaskey?

American author of children's and young adult fiction

When was Beth Fantaskey born?

Beth Fantaskey was born in 1965 in Montoursville.

What is Beth Fantaskey's occupation?

Beth Fantaskey is a science fiction writer.

What nationality is Beth Fantaskey?

Beth Fantaskey is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beth Fantaskey

· Wikidata: Q21089175

· DBpedia: Beth Fantaskey

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