Discusses the life and work of the children's author, including early writings, his assignments for the New Yorker, his marriage, the inspirations for his stories, and a critical review of his books.

The award-winning author of My Father's House pays tribute to the extraordinary life of his mother, Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt, a renowned Lincoln scholar, the author of the best-selling Pat the Bunny, and an inveterate observer of life, drawing on a host of letters, personal memories, and research. 25,000 first printing.

Celebrates the life and work of J.K. Rowling, and provides answers to such questions as 'What are her feelings about the Harry Potter saga finally ending?' and 'What's the latest on the top-secret writing projects that will follow the Harry Potter books?' Celebrates the life and work of J.K. Rowling, and provides answers to such questions as 'What are her feelings about the Harry Potter saga finally ending?' and 'What's the latest on the top-secret writing projects that will follow the Harry Potter books?'

With annual worldwide sales of over ten million copies, Enid Blyton is one of the most successful and famous writers in the world. But who was the real Enid Blyton? Was it the driving force who wrote 600 books in her 40-year career and yet found time to be a devoted mother and a friend to countless young readers? Or the cold self-absorbed woman described by her younger daughter? Or perhaps a mixture of both? This biography describes her life and background, her two marriages, the development of her career and her writing methods - sitting hunched over a manual typewriter, supported by a plank on her knees, her inspiration, style and characterization. It also deals with the multi-million pound business that the Enid Blyton industry has become since her death in 1968.

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Discusses the life, novels, and writing habits of J.K. Rowling, author of the popular 'Harry Potter' novels.

From her birth in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England, to stories about her favorite teachers, to her first fan letter, the author of the Harry Potter books discusses her life and her writing. (view table of contents)

From her birth in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England, to stories about her favorite teachers, to her first fan letter, the author of the Harry Potter books discusses her life and her writing.

Examines the life of Norma Fox Mazer and explores her love for writing, her perspective on literary history, her relationship with her family, and how she achieved her success.

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Traces the life and art of the author/illustrator, and describes the inspiration for some of his work (view table of contents)

Product Description: Two small sisters grew to be two graceful and talented women, but it wasn't easy. Along the way they they were orphaned, adopted, and orphaned again. Somehow it made them stronger. This candid memoir provides some insight into an author's inspirations.

Product Description: The intimate account by Thornton Burgess's granddaughter of growing up under his wing.

Product Description: "Growing Up At 62 is a collection of essays that celebrate maturity and the challenges that face all of us as we continue to grow. Readers will be exhilarated as they relate to the author's personal experiences which touch on family, illness, trauma, loneliness, connections, optimism, and the wonder of every day...read more

Product Description: The Oxford Minireference Thesaurus is a small, reliable guide to finding the right word and using it properly. With an easy-to-read page design for quick accss to information, this A-Z reference provides 150,000 synonyms, simple cross-references to help users find related groups of synonyms and antonyms, example phrases, and special labels highlighting synonyms which are derogatory, slang, informal or old-fashioned...read more

A critically acclaimed children's novelist reveals the origins of her stories in her own childhood experiences in England during World War II, her years at Oxford, her family life, and her role in numerous literary organizations.

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Presents the author's lectures on writing for children, from her Newbury acceptance speech in 1968 to addresses from the nineties

Traces the life of the cartoonist and book illustrator who created the famous dolls, and describes the evolution of Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, and their adventures

Product Description: Designed for parents with children between the ages of four and 13, this book offers ideas for making a range of problem-solving books to tackle a variety of life situations. The author offers examples and step-by-step explanations.

Fox recounts her life and her work, relating stories about life as an author of children's books, and includes some letters she has received from young fans