Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
05/01/11
Pages:
117 pages
ISBN:
1-604-13760-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-604-13760-6
Dewey:
921
LCCN:
2010029478
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
Six popular children's-book authors are profiled in volumes that explore their professional achievements and private lives. Some personal details are elided or sanitized; other information is strangely skimpy (two of Paulsen's most famous books are virtually ignored). Illustrated with color photos at times only tangentially related to the subjects, these series books will be of limited use to students doing research. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Who Wrote That? titles: Betsy Byars, Theodor Geisel, Gary Paulsen, Mythmaker, Roald Dahl, and Louisa May Alcott.]
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-Silverthorne covers Alcott's life from her birth in 1832 to her death in 1888, with information about her writing life and major titles. The author creates a clear picture of the period and of a determined, diligent, and loyal woman who was shocked at the popularity of her most famous work. "Did you know-" insets present additional facts that may help spark interest. The period photos of the author and her family are of particular value. A few reproductions and movie stills also illustrate the text. This well-researched title will fill biography requests and be of interest to readers of Alcott's novels.-Kim Donius, Alfred-Almond Central School, Almond, NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-111) and index.
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, the main character, is her alter ego. Although the Alcotts were poor, their home was filled with love, fun, games, and lively ideas. Early in her life, Alcott vowed to use her talents to raise her family out of poverty. While she was earning money by sewing, teaching, and nursing, she was furiously writing short stories and articles and struggling to sell them. After the overwhelming success of Little Women, she was rich and famous, and publishers and fans demanded more books from her. Today, she is among the most celebrated American authors of the 19th century. Read about this remarkable author's life in this newly revised biography.
Excerpted from Louisa May Alcott by Elizabeth Silverthorne
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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, the main character, is her alter ego. Although the Alcotts were poor, their home was filled with love, fun, games, and lively ideas. Early in her life, Alcott vowed to use her talents to raise her family out of poverty. While she was earning money by sewing, teaching, and nursing, she was furiously writing short stories and articles and struggling to sell them. After the overwhelming success of Little Women, she was rich and famous, and publishers and fans demanded more books from her. Today, she is among the most celebrated American authors of the 19th century. Read about this remarkable author's life in this newly revised biography.
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