Ally Carter
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Ally Carter is an American author of young-adult fiction and adult-fiction
novels.
novelist Jennifer Crusie
.
Her first book, Cheating at Solitaire, was released in 2005 and tells the story of a famously single self-help guru who becomes very publicly linked to one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming male stars.
Carter's first young-adult novel, which was rumored to have been optioned by Disney as a film, was I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
. It is the story of a girl who goes to a prestigious spy
school and what happens when she falls for a normal boy who has no idea who she really is. It was selected as a Texas Lone Star reading list book for 2007-2008.
Her third novel—the sequel to Cheating at Solitaire—is Learning to Play Gin, which was released in November 2006.
The sequel to I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You, titled Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
was released in 2007 in the USA. This was the second book of the Gallagher Girls Series and was released on October 2, 2007. It chronicles the second semester of Cammie Morgan's sophomore year and her self-assigned mission against the boys who have moved into her school. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy was on the New York Times Bestseller List for 10 weeks. The first two books in the series have now been released in the UK, with a different cover and website.
The third book of the Gallagher Girls series, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
, is about Cammie and her friends' efforts to protect their friend Macey after a kidnapping attempt. It was released in June 2009 in the USA and will publish in the UK in January 2011.
Ally's first young-adult book separate from the Gallagher Girls is the start of a new young-adult series about a girl named Kat, with the title Heist Society
, whose family business is thievery. Kat's father is suspected to have stolen a mafia group boss's paintings. The only way Kat can save her father is by finding who stole them and stealing them back. It was released February 9, 2010.
The fourth book of the Gallagher Girls series, Only the Good Spy Young
, is about the aftermath of Cammie discovering that the Circle of Cavan is after her.
Ally has already published a second Heist Society book called Uncommon Criminals and the fifth Gallagher Girls book, Out of sight, Out of Time; will be released on March 20, 2012. Ally's Gallagher Girls series is to be probably 6 books in total. By the end of the 6th book Cammie will be graduating from high school.
Chick lit
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novels.
Pen name
The name Ally Carter was chosen to separate her from her other work and the last name Carter was chosen so that her books would be near her fellow adult fictionChick lit
Chick lit is genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly. The genre sold well during the 1990s and 2000s, with chick lit titles topping bestseller lists and the creation of imprints devoted entirely to chick lit...
novelist Jennifer Crusie
Jennifer Crusie
Jennifer Crusie is a pseudonym for Jennifer Smith, a bestselling and award winning author of contemporary romance novels. She has written over 15 novels, which have been published in 20 countries.-Biography:...
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Career
Ally Carter graduated from the Oklahoma State University and Cornell University.Her first book, Cheating at Solitaire, was released in 2005 and tells the story of a famously single self-help guru who becomes very publicly linked to one of Hollywood's hottest up-and-coming male stars.
Carter's first young-adult novel, which was rumored to have been optioned by Disney as a film, was I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You is a young-adult fiction novel written by Ally Carter and is the first book in the Gallagher Girls series. It was optioned for film by Disney and the option sold to Walden Media. In June 2009 the movie option expired...
. It is the story of a girl who goes to a prestigious spy
SPY
SPY is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:* SPY , ticker symbol for Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts* SPY , a satirical monthly, trademarked all-caps* SPY , airport code for San Pédro, Côte d'Ivoire...
school and what happens when she falls for a normal boy who has no idea who she really is. It was selected as a Texas Lone Star reading list book for 2007-2008.
Her third novel—the sequel to Cheating at Solitaire—is Learning to Play Gin, which was released in November 2006.
The sequel to I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You, titled Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy is a young-adult fiction novel written by Ally Carter. It is the sequel to I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You and is the second book in the Gallagher Girls series. It was published on October 2, 2007...
was released in 2007 in the USA. This was the second book of the Gallagher Girls Series and was released on October 2, 2007. It chronicles the second semester of Cammie Morgan's sophomore year and her self-assigned mission against the boys who have moved into her school. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy was on the New York Times Bestseller List for 10 weeks. The first two books in the series have now been released in the UK, with a different cover and website.
The third book of the Gallagher Girls series, Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
Don't Judge A Girl By Her Cover
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover is a 2009 young-adult fiction novel written by Ally Carter. It is the sequel to Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy and the third book in the Gallagher Girls series. It was published on June 9, 2009. The cover was released on March 19, 2009...
, is about Cammie and her friends' efforts to protect their friend Macey after a kidnapping attempt. It was released in June 2009 in the USA and will publish in the UK in January 2011.
Ally's first young-adult book separate from the Gallagher Girls is the start of a new young-adult series about a girl named Kat, with the title Heist Society
Heist Society
Heist Society is the sixth novel by author Ally Carter, and was published on February 9, 2010. This is her fourth novel for young adults, and her first young-adult novel outside of her The New York Times bestselling Gallagher Girls series. The cover was released on October 21, 2009...
, whose family business is thievery. Kat's father is suspected to have stolen a mafia group boss's paintings. The only way Kat can save her father is by finding who stole them and stealing them back. It was released February 9, 2010.
The fourth book of the Gallagher Girls series, Only the Good Spy Young
Only the Good Spy Young
Only the Good Spy Young is a 2010 young-adult fiction novel by Ally Carter, and the sequel to Don't Judge A Girl By Her Cover and is the fourth book in the Gallagher Girls series. It was to be released on June 15, 2010, but the release date was pushed back to June 29. It was published June 29, 2010...
, is about the aftermath of Cammie discovering that the Circle of Cavan is after her.
Ally has already published a second Heist Society book called Uncommon Criminals and the fifth Gallagher Girls book, Out of sight, Out of Time; will be released on March 20, 2012. Ally's Gallagher Girls series is to be probably 6 books in total. By the end of the 6th book Cammie will be graduating from high school.
