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Kid Authors
True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers
Series: Kid Legends
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Kid Authors is ideal for young readers interested in the lives of famous writers, as well as those who enjoy biographical tales full of fun and adventure. It suits children curious about history and literature, featuring inclusive and diverse figures to inspire all readers.
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The series that includes Kid Presidents, Kid Artists, and Kid Athletes now chronicles the lives of Kid Authors! Here are true tales of famous writers, from long before they were famous—or even old enough to drive.
Did you know:
- Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course!
- A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula—or as he called it, "a spider as big as a dragon."
- Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her!
The diverse and inclusive cast includes Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, J. K. Rowling, Langston Hughes, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Stan Lee, and many more.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781594749872
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quirk Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Doogie Horner
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 395g
Pages: 200
About the Author
Author David Stabler and illustrator Doogie Horner have created several books together, including Kid Presidents (Quirk, 2014), Kid Athletes (Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017).
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