LEVY, Elizabeth

LEVY, Elizabeth. American, b. 1942. Genres: Children's fiction. Career: Writer since 1971. ABC, NYC, editor and researcher in news department, 1964-66; Macmillan Publishing Co., NYC, assistant editor, 1967-69; New York Public Library, NYC, writer in public relations, 1969; JPM Associates (urban affairs consultants), NYC, staff writer, 1970-71. Publications: FOR CHILDREN. FICTION: Nice Little Girls, 1974; Lizzie Lies a Lot, 1976; Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor, 1979; The Tryouts, 1979; Dracula Is a Pain in the Neck, 1983; Running Out of Time, 1980; Running Out of Magic with Houdini, 1981; The Computer that Said Steal Me, 1983; The Shadow Nose, 1983; Keep Ms. Sugarman in the Fourth Grade, 1992; Cheater, Cheater, 1993; Gorgonzola Zombies in the Park, 1993; Cleo and the Coyote, 1996; Wolfman Sam, 1996; My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian, 1997; Third Grade Bullies, 1998. SOMETHING QUEER MYSTERY SERIES: Something Queer Is Going On, 1973; Something Queer at the Ballpark, 1975; Something Queer at the Library, 1977; Something Queer on Vacation, 1980; Something Queer at the Haunted School, 1982; Something Queer at the Lemonade Stand, 1982; Something Queer in Rock 'n' Roll, 1987; Something Queer at the Birthday Party, 1990; Something Queer in Outer Space, 1993; Something Queer in the Cafeteria, 1994; Something Queer at the Scary Movie, 1995; Something Queer in the Wild West, 1997; Something Queer Under the Sea, 1999. MAGIC MYSTERIES SERIES: The Case of the Gobbling Squash, 1988; The Case of the Mind-Reading Mommies, 1989; The Case of the Tattletale Heart, 1990; The Case of the Dummy with Cold Eyes, 1991. THE GYMNASTS SERIES: The Beginners, 1988; First Meet, 1988; Nobody's Perfect, 1988; The Winner, 1989; Trouble in the Gym, 1989; Bad Break, 1989; Tumbling Ghosts, 1989; Captain of the Team, 1989; Crush on the Coach, 1990; Boys in the Gym, 1990; Mystery at the Meet, 1990; Out of Control, 1990; First Date, 1990; World Class Gymnast, 1990; Nasty Competition, 1991; Fear of Falling, 1991; Gymnasts Commandos, 1991; The New Coach, 1991; Tough at the Top, 1991; The Gymnast Gift, 1991; Go for the Gold, 1992; Team Trouble, 1992. BRIAN AND PEA BRAIN SERIES: Rude Rowdy Rumors, 1994; School Spirit Sabotage, 1994; A Mammoth Mix-Up, 1995. INVISIBLE INC. SERIES: The Schoolyard Mystery, 1994; The Mystery of the Missing Dog, 1995; The Snack Attack Mystery, 1995; The Creepy Computer Mystery, 1996; The Karate Class Mystery, 1996; Parents' Night Fright, 1998. FOR YOUNG ADULTS. FICTION: Come Out Smiling, 1981; Double Standard, 1984; The Dani Trap, 1984; Night of Nights, 1984; All Shook Up, 1986; Cold as Ice, 1988; The Drowned, 1995. JODY AND JAKE MYSTERY SERIES: The Case of the Frightened Rock Star, 1980; The Case of the Counterfeit Race Horse, 1980; The Case of the Fired-Up Gang, 1981; The Case of the Wild River Ride, 1981; The Case of the Mile High Race, 1982. NONFICTION: The People Lobby: The SST Story, 1973; Lawyers for the People, 1974; By-Lines: Profiles in Investigative Journalism, 1975; (with R.H. Harris) Before You Were Three: How You Began to Walk, Talk, Explore, and Have Feelings, 1977; (with M. Miller) Doctors for the People: Profiles of Six Who Serve, 1977; (with E. & L. Hammond) Elephants in the Living Room, Bears in the Canoe: The Story of the Incredible Family Who Raise and Train Wild Animals in Their Home, 1977; (with T. Richards) Struggle and Lose, Struggle and Win: The United Mineworkers Story, 1977; (with E. & L. Hammond) Our Animal Kingdom, 1977; Politicians for the People: Six Who Stand for Change, 1979; If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution, 1987. PLAYS: Croon (one-act), 1976; Never Waste a Virgin (two-act), 1977; Lizzie Lies a Lot, 1978. OTHER: Marco Polo: The Historic Adventure Based on the Television Spectacular, 1982; Father Murphy's First Miracle, 1983; Return of the Jedi, 1983; A Different Twist, 1984; The Bride, 1985. FAT ALBERT AND THE COSBY KIDS SERIES: The Shuttered Window, 1981; Mister Big Time, 1981; Take Two, They're Small, 1981; Spare the Rod, 1981; Mom or Pop, 1981; The Runt, 1981. Address: 344 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011, U.S.A. Online address: LizMys@aol.com.