Laura Driscoll, author portrait
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Laura Driscoll

A former editor, Laura Driscoll is the author of many books for kids, both fiction and nonfiction, such as The Bravest Cat, Frogs, I Want to Be a Doctor, and for Kane Press, Slow Down, Sara and The Blast-Off Kid. She lives in Middletown, Connecticut.
Wind Power
Camera
The Blast Off Kid
Super Specs
Javier's Hummingbird
Project Popcorn
A Mousy Mess
Count Off, Squeak Scouts!
Real Heroes Don't Wear Capes
Slow Down, Sara!

Books

Wind Power
Camera
The Blast Off Kid
Super Specs
Javier's Hummingbird
Project Popcorn
A Mousy Mess
Count Off, Squeak Scouts!
Real Heroes Don't Wear Capes
Slow Down, Sara!

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