Born: 08/26/1975  
Contact Information:
Website : http://www.reneeahand.com
Email : cdrahand@yahoo.com

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case#3 The Secret of the Missing Arch	Fiction	Children	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2012
	The Crypto-Capers Series: Book 5 The Peacock Diaries	Fiction , Mystery	Children , Teen	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2011
	The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case#2 Mineral Mischief	Fiction	Children	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2011
	The Crypto-Capers Series: Book 4 The Chest of Mystery	Fiction , Mystery	Children , Teen	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2010
	The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case#1 The Great Pie Catastrophe	Fiction	Children	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2010
	The Crypto-Capers Series: Book 2 The Case of Red Rock Canyon	Mystery	Children , Teen	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2009
	The Crypto-Capers Series: Book 3 The Legend of the Golden Monkey	Fiction , Mystery	Children , Teen	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2009
	The Crypto-Capers Series: Book 1 The Case of the Missing Sock	Mystery	Children , Teen	St. Cloud, MN; North Star Press	2008
	Magic Hearts	Fiction	Adult	Publish America	2006

What is the aim or goal of your writing: Renee Hand writes because it is a passion in her heart. She creates books that educate and inspire the children of today. She was born in Michigan and still lives there with her husband and two children. She has a degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. Renee is the author of the amazing mystery series known as the Crypto-Capers Series that encourages children to read by incorporating several topics of interest. The reader participates into the story by solving cryptograms and puzzles to solve the case. She is also the author of the Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Adventure Series, which focuses on animal detectives. This series is a great way to teach children about animals in a fun and interesting way that captures the reader's attention and yet fills them with knowledge they will be learning about in school. She touches upon rocks and minerals, animals and animal tracks, as well as science, art, weathering and erosion. All books are great to use in a classroom setting to supplement various topics or to just enjoy. Renee is an award-winning author, receiving awards such as a Best Book Award, a National Literary Award, Seal of Excellence Award and two Preferred Choice Awards for her children's series and adult books. She has been writing for over twenty years and when she is not spending time with her family or participating in author events, she is coaching and playing tennis, as well as doing research for her books and many other things that keep her busy. Not quite sure what a cryptogram is and want to learn more? Visit the author's website to learn about cryptograms and how to solve the ones that are in the books

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Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

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