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Kid Authors

True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers
By David Stabler
Series: Kid Legends
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Kid Authors explores the childhood adventures of famous writers before they became literary legends. Discover how Sam Clemens (Mark Twain) enjoyed mischief with his friend Tom, how a young J. R. R. Tolkien encountered a giant tarantula, and how toddler Zora Neale Hurston made her first steps amidst unexpected chaos. Featuring a diverse cast including Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, J. K. Rowling, Langston Hughes, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, and Stan Lee, this book offers inspiring true stories that bring the authors' early lives to life.
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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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Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the growing-up years of Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 13 other great writers.

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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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    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...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Stabler Series: Kid Legends

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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