Marcia Strykowski has always felt a connection to the ocean and its creatures. She has adopted a puffin named Abigale through Project Puffin, and more recently adopted a harbour seal from World Wildlife Fund. When shes not watching the waves, she works at a public library. After numerous magazine and anthology contributions, Call Me Amy is her first novel.
"In a small town in Maine in the 1970's, Amy is standing on the brink of childhood. The events that will force her to discover who she is, what she is made of and how she wants others to perceive her are sweetly told through awkward teenage moments, the triumphs and sadnesses of that age and ultimately, Amy's discovery of her own beliefs, strength and courage." -- Kathleen Benner Duble, acclaimed author of "THE SACRIFICE" "A wounded seal pup propels 13-year-old Amy Henderson into an unlikely alliance with an unusual older woman and a mysterious boy in a small Maine fishing village. Readers will cheer for Amy as she protects Pup, gains confidence, faces challenges, and comes up with an idea that could change not only the future of her village, but also, her own life. With a skillful hand, Strykowski introduces us to a small town with memorable characters and the girl who could bring them all together." -- Anne Broyles, award-winning author of "PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS" "This is a wonderful YA tale for the simple fact that it shows one and all that the power and courage to stand up and be heard in this life comes from within. Having all the ingredients of first love, faith, loss and strength makes 'Amy' unforgettable." -- Feathered Quill "Call Me Amy is a powerful read that should prove so very hard to put down, highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review "Well-drawn, sympathetic characters and the developing spark between Amy and Craig combine to create a pleasant, satisfying read." -- Kirkus Reviews "[Amy] grows throughout the story, from a shy loner to having two friends and speaking her mind in front of her adversaries at school as well as to the whole town... Amy is a reliable narrator and easily relatable." --Natalie Struecker, School Library Journal
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