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A highly-illustrated retelling of the Bront sisters life in Haworth in the Yorkshire Dales told from Charlotte Bront's point of view

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Meet the Bront family - fantastically feminist, rebelliously radical, incredibly inspiring and astonishing authors!

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A concise biography with friendly black and white illustrations of the world renown author Roald Dahl, updated and lengthened with additional content and quizzes

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The beautifully illustrated life story of Antoine de Saint-Exupery - an aviator, adventurer, pioneer and war hero, as well as the author of one of the world's most beloved children's books, The Little Prince.

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Suitable for Dahl enthusiasts everywhere, this book features over 300 questions and answers based on six of Dahl's best-loved titles: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, Esio Trot, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me and Matilda.

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A highly-illustrated retelling of William and Dorothy Wordsworth's story

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Journey to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley -- the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series -- in this addition to the What Is the Story Of series.

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As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era.

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Charles L. Dodgson was a mathematician and church deacon who taught at Oxford University during the Victorian era. Under the pen name Lewis Carroll, he wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass." Illustrations.

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Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Illustrations.

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A short biography of Walt Whitman, following his journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.

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The Bard of Avon is responsible for such familiar phrases as "what's done is done" and "too much of a good thing." He even helped turn "household words" into household words. As readers will discover, "the long and the short of it" is this- Will changed the English language forever. Will's words pop up all over the place!

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Middle grades and young adult authors speak candidly on the unspoken rules of adolescence in this collection of moving, inspiring, and often funny essays.

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Explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in the rough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers - steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveller, businessman, lecturer, newspaper reporter, and most important, author - and how these experiences influenced his writing.

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A lyrical biography of E. B. White, beloved author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, illustrated by Caldecott honoree Lauren Castillo.

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A winsome, user-friendly introduction to all things Dickens from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, with lively interior illustrations by Sarah Nayler.

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Did you know Barbara Park wanted to be a teacher instead of a writer when she was growing up Discover how a late-blooming writer used her talent for humor to become a bestselling children's author.

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"Chronicles the process of becoming a writer, from choosing an idea, creating a problem for your character to resolve, and--finally--coming to the end."--Dust jacket.

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Readers will learn about the life and works of J.K. Rowling. The author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Harry Potter series is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her.

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Young readers are introduced to Jacqueline Woodson, whose writings mirror her own experiences growing up.

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Presents the life and career of artist Jerry Pinkney.