by Sid Fleischman
This extremely readable biography of Mark Twain focuses on his childhood, his travel to Nevada, California, and Hawaii and his early years as a writer and lecturer. Included are an excerpt of one of his most famous stories, a chronology, a bibliography and many illustrations.
June 12th, 2009
by Charles Shields
This is the riveting story of Harper Lee, the unconventional, high-spirited author of To Kill a Mockingbird, as told in Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee and adapted here for young adults.
February 27th, 2009
by James Cross Giblin
Edwin Booth’s reputation as a classical actor, built over years of study and performances, was destroyed when his brother, John Wilkes Booth, assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
January 9th, 2009
by Sid Fleischman
As a magician himself, the author brings a deep understanding to the life of the world’s greatest conjurer and escape artist.
January 9th, 2009
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