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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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May 1914. Britain is on the eve of war with Germany. Richard Hannay is living a quiet life in London, but after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger he stumbles into a hair-raising adventure-desperate hunt across the country and against the clock, pursed by the police and cunning, ruthless enemy. Hannys life and security of Britain are in grave peril, and everything rests on the solution to a baffling enigma: what are the thirty-nine steps?...
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English
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What Katy Did is an 1872 children's book written by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey under her pen name Susan Coolidge. It follows the adventures of a twelve-year-old American girl, Katy Carr, and her family who live in the fictional lakeside Ohio town of Burnet in the 1860s. Katy is a tall untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When a terrible accident makes her an invalid, her illness and four-year recovery gradually...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Six of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Ferdinand Mondo to Chris Raschka. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and about...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume One of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Verna Aardema to Ashley Bryan. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and about...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Two of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Clyde Robert Bulla to Kate DiCamillo. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Five of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from E. L. Konigsburg to A. A. Milne. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and about...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Seven of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Peggy Rathmann to Suzanne Fisher Staples. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from...
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English
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Eight of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from William Steig to Charlotte Zolotow. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood,...
16) Jerry Pinkney
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Presents the life and work of the children's book illustrator, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as an illustrator, highlighting the books he has worked on and the awards he has received.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Marla Frazee, illustrator of the beautiful, award-winning All the World picture book. Readers will learn about Frazee's childhood and current family life in California, her early interest in drawing, as well as the real-life inspiration for some of her picture book stories such as A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever and Roller Coaster. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Frazee's childhood, family,...
18) Mo Willems
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books.
19) Paul O. Zelinsky
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight...
20) Tony DiTerlizzi
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Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English