I Am The Wallpaper
by Mark Peter Hughes
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Thirteen-year-old Floey Packer decides it's her time to shine. Armed with her trusty diary, some books on Zen philosophy, and a jar of violet hair dye, Floey embarks on a self-improvement mission. People finally notice her, especially the boy who really counts. But then disaster strikes

OMG!!! This sounds like an absolute perfect read! The books these past few weeks (which i've noticed, people have had mixed feelings about) had storylines that i admired, but i just couldn't bring myself to read most of them. but, this sounds awesome! i mean, as soon as i read the title, i knew i was gonna like it...I AM THE WALLPAPER... so creative, fun, and maningful. or maybe not, maybe i just look to far into things... ???

this book sounds interesting
i cant wait to read the book
these past few weeks the books were pretty sucky but hopefully this one is giong to be good

I'm so excited for my book to be part of the online book club! What a great idea to get sent a daily sample of a new book... I wish I knew about this sooner!

I AM THE WALLPAPER is my first novel, and even though Floey Packer is a girl and I'm a guy, I spent so much time thinking about her while I was writing the story that I feel she is part of me. Like Floey, I come from a loud family, and it was always easy to get lost in the noise. Now I spend a lot of time sitting in silence in front of my keyboard. Ironic, huh?

Ever since the book came out people have been asking me how a man in his thirties ended up writing from the perspective of the thirteen-year-old girl. Well, I'm not exactly sure, but here's a guess: I have extroverted sisters, and when we were growing up they rarely felt shy about saying what was on their minds. Maybe I was listening?

To find out more about Floey and me, please visit my website at www.markpeterhughes.com.

-- Mark

P.S. I'm excited to say that my second novel, LEMONADE MOUTH, will be out in a year or so from Random House. :-)

Oh My Gosh!!!!!! You wrote this book! Aghh!!! (happy scream, of course) i've seen chatrooms and stuff where in the past they've talked to authors, and i always wanted to be one of those kids getting to talk to someone like Margaret Peterson Haddix, so sorry if i'm a little estatic...
ahem. so, anyway... i liked todays read of the book, it sounds good. of course, it is still the first read, but i'm probably gonna end up reading the whole thing anyway, cuz the description of the book is awesome. so, thanks for writing this book and allowing us to read the first part of it online. i'm so gonna check out the website and can't wait to read Lemonade Mouth
(and yes, i too was puzzled that a book about a girl was written by a guy... but, hey...)

omg ur book is soo awesome!!!!!!! i cant wait till ur book comes out!!!!!!! it has got to be one of my fave books

From the what I read this is going to be a really good book. It kinda put's me in the mind of Bridget Jone's dairy.

I totally agree with Alisha. It sounds like a super good book.I would totally get it from the library!:-)

I thought that today's excerpt of the book was really short. But, it was pretty good. That would be so embaressing, though, if you got a way-too-small training bra for your birthday when the love of your life is there! anything like that ever happen to you guys??? BTW, i checked out the website...

Hi Emily, so what did you think?? Any ideas or suggestions?

Mark, I thought that it was a pretty cool site. The choice of colors for the icon and backround was awesome. Normally, I don't think I would've liked the colors, but on that website, they just looked right. I think that it was a good idea for you to do the haiku section, because it allows teens to write in, which is always fun. I also went to the Floey website... that was cool, too. Oh, and I never knew that authors taught writing classes... that's neat. You included everything on your websites, so
Two thumbs up! :-)

the site's really good and i agree with emily

Well I really like the part of this book. I am going to read the rest of it eventually. It seems like a book that will be worth reading and that I will not beable to put down. No way.
:) 8)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!! Today's read was good, but POOR floey!!! :-(

This si a very cool book!!! Emaily:I am as excited as u r!! WOW!!! An author is here!!! Love this book,and I will checkn out the new one and website as soon as i can!!! Great job Mark!!!!LOVE THE BOOK! SO FAR! I ll check out the ending at the library!!!!

My first post!LOL!!!

Congrats, Mandy on your first post. :-)
I tvery much enjoyed today's read, and I will definitely be either checking this book out of the library or buying it. Don't you just hate it when they leave you hanging like that? Who's the cute guy? What's his name? Do he and Floey get together??? I need to know!!!!
So sad that this week is over... :-(
And, one more time I'd like to thank you, Mark, for creating this wonderful story (and i still think that it's really cool that an author was here to help discuss the book!)

I loved this book so much. It is one of my alltime favorites. I encourage any girl who likes a little romance and some pretty hilarious happenings to read it! LONG LIVE FLOEY!

I just love the book can you write another one Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassseeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!