You know, Jim, it's depressing how seldom you actually get to say those words in these threads.They sell books you've heard of to major publishers.
Best of luck to you.
Esmond Harmsworth is a wonderful, intelligent agent and a very nice man (with the best name in the business, LOL). He's got my full right now - and believe me, my fingers are double-crossed. He originally passed with a torrent of revision suggestions, and he happily agreed to read the new draft. I highly recommend this agency. He's a pro.
Just to update this thread, I queried Mary Beth Chappell today and she says she is not taking on much YA these days.
I hate to query if they say not to but on the other hand I figure what's the worst they can do? Blow me off? If I never contact them it will be the same result anyway. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?