Judy Blume is one of America's most popular authors of books for teens and adults. Fans of her work may not be aware, however, that this successful author was a wife and a mother before she tested her writing abilities. This work deals with Judy Blume.
Judy Blume is one of America's most popular authors of books for teens and adults. Fans of her work may not be aware, however, that this successful au...
Lois Lowry's first book, A Summer to Die, was published in 1977, when Lowry was a newly divorced, 40-year-old single mother. Her thought-provoking books The Giver and Number the Stars both won Newbery Medals. This work tells the story of an author who endured hardship and even tragedy to become one of the best-loved authors for young people.
Lois Lowry's first book, A Summer to Die, was published in 1977, when Lowry was a newly divorced, 40-year-old single mother. Her thought-provoking boo...
The most beloved humorist of his day, Mark Twain is today considered one of the greatest authors the United States has ever produced. Born Samuel Clemens, a poor boy hailing from the humble frontier town of Hannibal, Missouri, Twain delighted readers throughout the 19th century with his observations about the best and worst in the American character. Mark Twain explores how Clemens, using his famous pen name, drew from his life experiences to create his best-known works, including The Innocents Abroad, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and pays...
The most beloved humorist of his day, Mark Twain is today considered one of the greatest authors the United States has ever produced. Born Samuel Clem...
In this new biography, discover what makes Lemony Snicket's novels about the adventures of the three Baudelaire children so wildly popular and explore the curious relationship between Daniel Handler and his alter ego, Lemony Snicket.
In this new biography, discover what makes Lemony Snicket's novels about the adventures of the three Baudelaire children so wildly popular and explore...
'Little Women', Louisa May Alcott's most famous novel, is based on the author's own life growing up in the years before the American Civil War, and Jo March, he main character, is her alter ego. This book is a biography of her life and work.
'Little Women', Louisa May Alcott's most famous novel, is based on the author's own life growing up in the years before the American Civil War, and Jo...
The early life of Herbert George Wells was filled with poverty, injuries, failed apprenticeships, brief periods of schooling, and the breakdown of her parents' marriage. Yet, somehow, he overcame it all to become one of the world's most famous authors. This is a biography of his life and work.
The early life of Herbert George Wells was filled with poverty, injuries, failed apprenticeships, brief periods of schooling, and the breakdown of her...
Jacqueline Wilson's books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and she is one of the most-borrowed authors at British libraries. Read more about this celebrated author.
Jacqueline Wilson's books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and she is one of the most-borrowed authors at British libraries. Read more...